Grapes Kill Dogs

How many times has a grape or raisin fallen out of your hand or off your child's plate and your dog snatched it away for his own? How many have you offered one of these food items to our dog for a treat? Did you know that grapes/raisins are poison to dogs?

Grapes and raisins cause renal (kidney) failure in dogs. Whether it is a couple grapes/raisins or a pound of them, they can make your dog very ill. Some signs you might notice after the ingestion of one or more grapes/raisins are:

• vomiting within a few hours of ingestion,


• dog may stop eating,


• diarrhea,


• quiet and lethargic,


• abdominal pain.

These signs can last for days or weeks. Timely veterinary care is necessary to help prevent fatality. In some cases, that isn't even enough and some dogs are still euthanized.

If you're wondering what other human food can harm your dog - chocolate, cocoa, onions, and macadamia nuts.