Time for a cuppa? Better not share it with your pet

It's been reported that the UK population consumes an estimated over 100 million cups of tea every single day, and as a nation of pet lovers, the question is, can you share a cuppa with your pet?

- with PDSA vet nurse Shauna Walsh

But while we may want to give in to 'puppy dog eyes' and share a bit of our cups of tea with our pets, unfortunately it is not the best idea.

Tea contains caffeine, which pets can't process well, and can be harmful. Pets are highly sensitive to caffeine, and it can quickly reach toxic levels in their systems.

Drinking tea could cause symptoms like vomiting, restlessness, a high heart rate and in severe cases, coma or even death.

Pets have no need for caffeine in their diets, so it's safest to avoid giving them tea altogether.