Dachshund Stealing Owner's 'Unattended' Beer Leaves Internet in Hysterics

A video of a dog seemingly stealing a few sips from an "unattended" pint of beer has gone viral on TikTok, where it has received nearly 1 million views.

The video shared by TikTok user Sophie Heaps (@sophieheaps1) was shared with a caption that read: "Never leave your pint unattended #puppy #dachshund."

The clip shows a dachshund on a leash sitting upright at a table, taking a few licks from a tall glass filled nearly to the top with what appears to be beer.

Is it Safe for Dogs to Drink Beer?

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) warns: "Under no circumstances should your pet be given any alcohol."

APSCA said that beverages and food containing alcohol can be fatal for pets, as well as causing vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity or a coma.

The American Veterinary Medical Association also said that many food and drink products, such as alcohol, that are safe for human consumption can be "harmful or potentially deadly to pets."

In a September 2019 article for the American Kennel Club (AKC), the world's largest purebred dog registry, veterinarian Dr. Jerry Klein, the chief veterinary officer for the AKC, wrote: "Alcohol toxicity is not as common as you may think, because dogs are not innately drawn to alcoholic beverages."

Klein said if your dog accidentally consumes alcohol, whether the dog is in imminent danger will depend on the amount consumed as well as the health and weight of the dog.

"The amount of ethanol needed to cause intoxication varies depending on its concentration in the substance ingested," Klein said. "The published oral lethal dose in dogs is 5.5 to 7.9 g/kg (0.088 to 0.126 oz/lb) of 100 percent ethanol. One milliliter of ethanol is equal to 0.789 g (0.028 oz)."

Pet-owners who suspect their animal has drunk alcohol are advised to contact their veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.

Several TikTokers were concerned about the health of the dachshund in the latest viral video, while others laughed.

User Lesley wrote: "Nooooo!!! Dogs can die from this [teary-eyed sad face emoji]."

TikToker patosgatos commented: "Oí, I hope he's good cause alcohol is a poison for dogs [wide-eye shocked face emoji]."

A wrote: "Well Sophie as the saying goes .. when in Rome [crying laughing emoji]," while Tyler Barnaby commented: "Ruff day at the office."

TikToker aj wrote: "some ones going to have to be carried home...[crying laughing emojis] get some treats ready for the hangover tomorrow [floating hearts smiley face emojis].

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