Can Dogs Eat Hops?

🚨 No — an emergency

No. Hops used in home brewing can cause a dangerously high body temperature in dogs. Any dog that eats hops needs a vet straight away.

Reviewed by Plan for Paw · Updated October 2026 · 1 source

If your dog ate hops
  1. Call your vet or a poison line now, even if your dog seems fine.
  2. Treatment usually involves cooling, fluids and monitoring in hospital.

Call your vet or a 24/7 animal poison line now: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661

Symptoms to watch for

  • Panting
  • Very high body temperature
  • Restlessness
  • Vomiting
  • Racing heart
  • Seizures

Why

Both fresh and spent (used) hops are dangerous. Some breeds, such as Greyhounds, appear more sensitive. Keep brewing supplies and compost bins closed.

Sources

General information checked against published veterinary sources. Every dog is different — ask your vet before changing its diet, and call them if it seems unwell.