The answer is yes. Dogs can get drunk when they drink excessive alcohol. The smaller the dog, the smaller amount of alcohol is needed to get him drunk. ... While a drunk dog may look funny as they try to walk and stay on their feet, you need to know drunkenness can adversely affect your dog's health.

What happens when a dog gets drunk?

For many domestic animals, alcohol is toxic. Ethanol poisoning can result in depression of the central nervous system. The animal becomes drowsy and uncoordinated, progressing to loss of consciousness, respiratory failure, and potentially death.

Do dogs get drunk easily?

Given their relatively small size compared to people, a dog can quickly consume a toxic dose of alcohol. ... In addition, they seem particularly sensitive to its effects. But alcohol poisoning isn't just about cocktails and beer, because dogs are also attracted to other sources.