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Raw bread dough / alcohol
CALL NOWAffects
All pets
Often found in
- Dough left rising on the counter
- Unattended beer, wine, and cocktails
- Rum balls and liquor-soaked desserts
What happens
Rising dough expands in the stomach and ferments into alcohol. Pets are far more sensitive to alcohol than people.
What to do
Call a vet now — bloating or drunkenness means go in.
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