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The more grapes a dog has eaten relative to their body weight, the more danger they are in. Eating just one grape, however, may produce less severe symptoms of grape toxicity than eating several. Even one grape can make a dog sick no matter their size, age and overall health. It often begins with induced vomiting to remove the fruit from your dog's system. Once you get to a vet, the treatment plan for your dog is very simple. You can prevent many of the negative effects of grape or raisin consumption if your dog is treated quickly enough. Never underestimate your dog’s ability to eat tasty food.Seek veterinary care immediately. The reality is, we can’t be too cautious when our fur babies are involved. Ultimately, time is of the essence and the sooner treatment commences, the better the prognosis. This treatment may continue within the hospital for several days and the vet will monitor the dog’s kidney function with blood and urine tests. This could involve treatments such as activated charcoal, inducing vomiting, and administering intravenous fluids. At that point, the vet’s chief goal will be to try to minimize damage by blocking absorption of the toxins and reducing damage to the kidneys if at all possible. Sadly, any sort of delay to see if the problem passes may make it too late. If you suspect your dog has had access to grapes or similar fruits and may have eaten some, they need to see a vet immediately. This can be a sign of kidney failure, so it's important to contact a veterinarian immediately if you suspect your dog ate a grape. In the initial stages of toxicity, you may also notice an increase in drinking and urination, followed by a decrease in urination due to the impact on the kidneys along with a loss of appetite, lethargy, and dehydration. This could be within a few hours of ingesting grapes, however, your dog may not show symptoms for another 24-48 hours. If your dog ate a grape, vomiting and/or diarrhea may start, and it will likely happen fast. Sometimes, our pets get into food without us even knowing. While this is not the case for all dogs, it’s impossible to know which dogs will be most affected, so there’s no reason, even in small quantities, that it should be used as a treat. Don’t even test the waters on this one and consider all grapes off limits.Įnter Did your dog eat a toxic amount of grapes?Īny amount of grapes can end up being toxic to a dog, and the toxicity can lead to sudden kidney failure or even death. For these reasons, no amount of grapes/raisins/currants can be considered “safe”. A dog’s weight can factor in, but is not necessarily a determinant. So while a handful of grapes is pretty risky, a bag of grapes would be a red alert. But generally, the larger the quantity, the more likelihood of toxicity. There is no exact quantity that results in toxicity to dogs. It’s much safer that way and a lot better than the alternative. Ultimately, why even take the chance? Assume that grapes are off limits for all dogs, in all circumstances. Some believe that it's the tartaric acid or mycotoxin in the grape that causes the toxicity. Though it's thought that there could be a genetic component, the individual sensitivity of this food has puzzled experts for decades. It is not yet fully understood why grapes are toxic to dogs and why some dogs can eat grapes without issue while others will suffer fatal consequences. If some happens to spill at your next dinner party, make sure your vino-loving pup doesn’t try to help out and lick it up for you. Watch out for fruit cakes, muesli and similar foods which will often contain some form of dried grape, and, of course, that wine. These are ingredients that should never be offered, whether raw, cooked, dried or baked. Grapes fall into that category, as do raisins, currants, and sultanas. It's dangerous to make assumptions, though, because there are some that can be quite toxic.
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We want our dogs to have healthy treats, and it's true that some fruits and vegetables are are okay to feed them. What are the risks of grapes and how do we know when we have a problem? Why are grapes toxic to dogs? While many of us know that dogs can’t have grapes, or things made with grapes, many of us don’t actually know why that is. As much as I love kissing my fur baby, I know that wine is made of grapes–and that’s a big no-no for our furry friends.
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My shih tzu Lily loves to lick my lips when i’m drinking wine. Pups love their snacks, and as much as we tell them certain foods are off limits, that’s not always going to discourage them from trying to get a taste.