In the end, it’s up to you whether you want to have your cat try one of these, but we advise sticking to clean water or maybe catnip-infused water as a treat indeed. Although all the ingredients used in these wines are non-toxic, they often contain sugars from fruits, which are not ideal to give your cat on a regular basis. Cat wine is made in several different ways, but it’s mostly made using catnip, with beet juice as the base, and it is alcohol-free. You may have heard the controversy over the new invention of cat and dog wine and wonder whether it’s safe for your feline. Your vet will probably need to give them intravenous fluids to keep them hydrated, but it will largely depend on how much that they consumed. If you notice more severe symptoms, though, they’ll need to go to the vet, where they can be monitored overnight and given additional treatment. If your cat has only had a few sips of wine, there is usually no reason to worry, and they’ll likely just sleep the symptoms off (and wake up slightly drowsy!). Image Credit: Juice Flair, Shutterstock Treatment of alcohol toxicity in cats Also, like humans, whether your cat has recently eaten will make a big difference in the severity of their symptoms, as an empty stomach is far more dangerous. The severity of these symptoms will also depend on the strength of the wine, but even 1 teaspoon is enough to cause mild toxicity in cats - and 2 or three can easily result in more serious symptoms. If you suspect that your cat has had a few sips of your glass of evening wine and they display any of these symptoms, take them to a vet immediately. These symptoms can present themselves as soon as 15 minutes after ingestion. Of course, these symptoms may be worse depending on your cat and how much wine they ingested, and they may display less amusing symptoms, including: Just like in humans, a behavioral shift is the first and most obvious sign, and they’ll likely become drowsy, disorientated, and lethargic. As with grapes, some cats may react badly to even a few sips of wine, while others may be perfectly fine. The signs of a bad reaction to wine in your cat depend largely on how much they drank and their own unique metabolism. Curiously, some cats and dogs can eat grapes or raisins with no issue, but it’s far better to be safe than sorry. Additionally, there is a great deal of anecdotal evidence that grapes - the main ingredient in wine - is toxic to cats and can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and even kidney failure in extreme cases. Let’s get started! Is Wine Toxic for Cats? Image Credit: Pixabayīecause cats are so much smaller than us, even just a small amount of wine can be toxic for them. In this article, we’ll look at the effects that wine can have on your feline and the steps to take if they sneaked a few sips from your glass. The effect that it may have will depend on the amount that your cat drank and on your individual cat’s size and weight, but if your cat only took a few sips of wine, there is likely nothing to worry about. It is also made from grapes, a fruit that is potentially lethal to them. In general, cats should not drink wine at all because it can have several detrimental effects. Wine is an alcoholic drink that like beer or cider, should never be intentionally given to your pet, but some dogs and cats may enjoy the smell and decide to have a taste or even finish the whole glass! If this has happened to you, you may be wondering whether wine is safe for cats: Can cats drink wine?