Dog's Reaction to Being Served Wine Delights Internet—'Need Identification'

If you have ever wondered what a dog would do if they were offered a glass of wine, now you may know the answer as one dog's reaction has gone viral on TikTok.

The hilarious moment shared by owner @salemthewitch94 shows a dachshund sitting on a bar stool with his paws firmly placed on the kitchen worktop. He is then passed a glass of red wine and appears to be bamboozled, to say the least.

A male voice can be heard saying: "Sir, I'm going to need some I.D." followed by "Hey, let me see some I.D."

The dog's shell-shocked reaction has left the internet in stitches, and many users have commented to say the pup already looks like he has had a few alcoholic beverages.

The good news is dogs aren't naturally drawn to alcohol hence why the sausage dog wasn't willing to have a sip. But some owners may find their dog is willing to consume anything, so it is always best to be cautious.

The American Kennel Club states dogs may tend to be more attracted to fruit-based drinks, cocktails, punches, ciders, seltzers, and foods with alcohol as a key ingredient.

Depending on how much ethanol is present in the product being consumed, different amounts are required to produce drunkenness. For dogs, the documented fatal oral dose ranges from 5.5 to 7.9 kilograms of 100 percent ethanol. An ethanol milliliter is equivalent to 0.789 grams.

Another serious consideration is diet alcoholic beverages or other mixers that may contain xylitol, an artificial sweetener, which is highly dangerous and can be fatal for dogs.

What Happens if a Dog Drinks Alcohol?

The American Kennel Club says that canines can respond like humans to alcohol, and they must be taken immediately to a vet.

The key warning signs of alcohol toxicity are:

• Depression or lethargy
• Lack of coordination
• Drooling
• Vomiting or retching
• Weakness
• Collapse

Low blood pressure, blood sugar, and body temperature are other conditions that can affect dogs after consuming liquor.

According to the VCA Animal Hospitals website, it can take 20 to 90 minutes for a dog to present symptoms of alcohol toxicity.

How Is Alcohol Poisoning Treated?

VCA Animal Hospitals states the following procedures are carried out to decontaminate dogs who have been exposed to a toxic dose of alcohol.

• Intravenous (IV) fluids
• IV dextrose to correct low blood glucose
• Anti-nausea medication and warming support.

It is common for dogs to stay in the hospital so the vets can monitor their cardiovascular and neurological parameters until they have fully recovered, which can take 24 to 36 hours.

So far, the video captioned: "Sir, we need identification," has racked up 319,500 likes on TikTok, and there are tons of hilarious comments.

"He looks drunk already, but he's trying to play it cool!!" said one user.

Another person said: "He's like "I didn't order this"

"I think he already had enough!!!" a TikToker commented.

Newsweek reached out to @salemthewitch94 for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.

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