I can NOT believe I am asking this...
My husband and I got into an argument because he made a comment that he had always shared his beer with his dogs (previous dogs). I said, "Well don't give any to the puppy!" He thinks I'm silly and paranoid.

I told him I would ask here and respect whatever I was told. I think he will also.
So, what do you think? Am I an overprotective freak (it's okay if you think so) or is beer a terrible thing to let a puppy and also a grown dog have? I think he would be talking a little bit - not a whole beer obviously.

Anyway - I never drink alcohol and think it's bad for anybody so I just didn't see how it would be okay to give a dog.

In my mind the answer is to NEVER give a dog something like that (it would be just as dumb to give soda) but I had to ask here so that my husband won't think I am the only one.
Unless I am the only one and, in that case, at least I'll know that other people let their dogs share their beer with no harm to the dog.

Boy I hope that made sense. If it was just my dog this wouldn't even be a question.

Oh, nevermind! I just found this online:
http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/outreach/poison/pets.php
It says to never allow your pets to drink alcohol, which may have very dangerous effects.
I'm going to show this to him and hopefully it will convince him.
But please feel free to add anything else I could tell him.
I'm sorry if this has offended anyone or seemed stupid but I really want to make sure my pup doesn't end up drinking alcohol behind my back.

You have no idea how bad I want to hammer you for this type of question, and your choice of husbands. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I really do know...unfortunately I had to ask because he won't just hear it from me!
It was really, REALLY hard for me to hit "Submit."
I hope you understand!
We were in a huge (loud) argument over this one...
I'm pretty mad about it but trying to remain calm.

Thanks...
I think this falls into the category of "things you learn AFTER the marriage."

Considering what I know about the members of this forum, I would have thought that we would have several hundred experts regarding this topic.
At least the part about the beer....

I'm a self pronounced expert on beer (and I make my own) but my dogs don't get any because I'm selfish. Mine, all mine!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
I definately know more about beer then dog training <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Michele

Sorry Will, I was too busy drinking to reply in time.









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Yeah, I knew there HAD to be a few beer experts on this board.
Thanks you guys! Especially for making me laugh. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Here's some dry-as-toast but very interesting reading comparing alcohol absorption and effects in various animals, including humans and dogs: http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v48aje18.htm

Drier one: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0CXH/is_2_24/ai_70934439

I would venture to say that while a little sip on a rare occasion probably won't hurt, it seems that there are enough physiological differences in dogs that it's best to not risk it. Chocolate is poisonous to dogs but many have survived eating enough to turn them into Godiva outlet stores, still wouldn't risk giving Fido a chocolate chip.

Although, after going through a liver transplant ordeal with a family member, I personally would never allow my pets to even sniff the stuff.

Hopefully your husband won't have to put the dogs in a 12-step program after this thread. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Can beer be part of a well rounded BARF diet?? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />