The answer (and this goes for raisins, too, which are just dried grapes) is easy: No, dogs should never eat grapes.
Grapes and raisins are known to be highly toxic to dogs
, though research has yet to pinpoint exactly which substance in the fruit causes this reaction.
What should I do if my dog eats raisins?
If your dog has eaten any amount of raisins or grapes, you should
go to a veterinarian or animal hospital immediately
, even if you do not see any symptoms. Failure to do so can quickly lead to kidney failure, and can even be fatal.
How many raisins will hurt a dog?
Grapes and Raisins
Toxic dose: The dose that can cause serious problems is
0.7 ounces per kilogram of grapes and 0.1 ounce per kilogram of raisins
. This means that 3 grapes (or 3 raisins) could be fatal for a 2.5 pound puppy, and 12 grapes (or 12 to 15 raisins) could potentially kill a 10-pound animal.
Will 1 raisin hurt a dog?
Even the ingestion of one single raisin or grape can be fatal to a dog
. Consuming a grape or raisin can lead to acute (fast or sudden) kidney failure in dogs. They can very sick very fast!
Can a dog survive after eating raisins?
A dog may survive and recover after eating raisins if he receives prompt supportive therapy and his kidneys’ basement membrane continues functioning properly
. This is especially possible if a dog consumed only a minimal amount of raisins relative to his size.
What happens if a dog eats a couple raisins?
The toxic number of grapes or raisins is unknown, and it doesn’t affect all dogs the same. Based on known cases of grape toxicity in dogs, even one or a few grapes or raisins
can cause acute kidney failure, which can be fatal
.
What are the symptoms of raisin poisoning in dogs?
Most dogs with raisin or grape toxicosis develop
vomiting and/or diarrhea
within 6–12 hours of ingestion of grapes or raisins. Other signs include lethargy, anorexia, abdominal pain, weakness, dehydration, polydipsia, and tremors (shivering).
What should I do if my dog ate 1 grape?
Seek veterinary care immediately
. You can prevent many of the negative effects of grape or raisin consumption if your dog is treated quickly enough. Once you get to a vet, the treatment plan for your dog is very simple. It often begins with induced vomiting to remove the fruit from your dog’s system.
How many raisins can a 50 pound dog eat?
Should I be worried? There is no well-established toxic dose of grapes for dogs. The amount of grapes that can cause toxicity signs in dogs has been recorded to be as low as 0.3 ounces of grapes per pound of body weight. For raisins, the toxic dose can be as little as
0.05 ounces of raisins per pound of body weight
.
What are the signs of kidney failure in dogs?
- Weight loss.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Pale gums.
- Loss of balance, or stumbling.
- Chemical smell to breath.
- Significant loss of appetite.
What does kidney failure in dogs look like?
They may sometimes appear suddenly and commonly include:
Drinking too much and producing large volumes of urine
. General depression associated with elevation of waste products in blood. Overall weakness caused by low potassium in the blood.
How do I make my dog throw up after eating raisins?
Make sure you have a 3-percent hydrogen peroxide solution
. Higher concentrations are toxic and can cause serious damage. Administer the proper amount: the suggested dosage is 1 teaspoon per 5 pounds of the dog’s body weight by mouth, with a maximum dose of 3 tablespoons for dogs who weigh more than 45 pounds.
Will a few raisins hurt my dog?
Your suspicion that just one raisin or grape will not kill a dog is correct. Even a little dog can get away with it. But why court danger?
A small amount of either fruit (raisins are dried grapes) can prove deadly by leading to sudden kidney failure and the inability to produce urine.
Will 3 grapes hurt my dog?
Yes.
Even one grape can make a dog sick no matter their size, age and overall health
. Eating just one grape, however, may produce less severe symptoms of grape toxicity than eating several. The more grapes a dog has eaten relative to their body weight, the more danger they are in.
Why can’t dogs eat ham?
Even the preservatives used in ham are loaded with nitrates and nitrites, which are sodium-based
. In fact, salt can be toxic to dogs: it can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and urination, lethargy, and abnormal fluid accumulation.
How many dogs have died from eating grapes?
Out of the 43 dogs that ingested the raisins and/or grapes, 23 survived and recovered, while 15 received euthanasia, and
5 died
. In summary, the signs point to the fact that grapes are terrible for dogs.
