You might have seen videos of drunk dogs meant to elicit laughs. But alcohol poisoning is no laughing matter. It’s deadly serious for pets.

Our beasty buddies aren’t able to metabolize alcohol as efficiently as we can. Within thirty minutes of ingesting beer or liquor, they can exhibit symptoms ranging from difficulty walking to trouble breathing and even seizures.

Anything containing alcohol should be kept away from pets. That usually means alcoholic drinks but also includes yeasty dough and hops used in homebrewing.

If your pet’s exhibiting symptoms of alcohol exposure, contact the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Pet Poison hotline or take them to a veterinary clinic as soon as possible.

Remember, no amount of alcohol is safe for pets.