Sentences with phrase «about grapes and raisins»

It's unclear what it is about grapes and raisins that creates problems, but it is certain that these fruits can cause kidney failure in dogs and cats, so don't leave them lying around.

Grapes & Raisins: It's unclear what it is about grapes and raisins that creates problems, but it is certain that these fruits can cause kidney failure in dogs and cats, so don't leave them lying around.

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From raisins to wine and everything in between, there's a lot to love about grapes.

I have had terrible anxiety about this all weekend because the glaze contains grape must and only a month ago we had a raisin scare where we had to rush her to the vet to induce vomiting.

Avoid garlic, onions, raisins and grapes, and to learn more about toxic plants and vegetables, see the full list of foods to avoid by the ASPCA.

I had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute Renal failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject.

However, this knowledge is relatively new, and both grapes and raisins were commonly used as treats in dog training until about 10 years ago.

Most studies suggest that the toxic dose is about 32 grams per kilogram of the dog's weight for grapes and 11 - 30 grams for raisins, however symptoms of poisoning can sometimes be present even at very low doses.

Until more information is known about the toxic substance, it is best to avoid feeding grapes and raisins to dogs.

The best way to prevent grape toxicosis is to throw away grapes or raisins in trash receptacles that dogs can't access and talk to children about the dangers of grapes with dogs.

If you have any questions about acute renal failure in dogs, or the role of grapes and raisins, contact your local veterinarian.

I know that for some unknown reason grapes and raisins can be toxic to dogs, sometimes causing renal failure, and I was concerned about grape seed extract's safety.

The debate about the precise toxic ingredient or the dose required to be toxic continues, so it's best to completely avoid any foods that contain even trace amounts of raisins and grapes.

So, while we in the veterinary world may not yet know everything there is to know about grape, raisin, and currant toxicity in dogs, we do know enough to strongly recommend that people never knowingly feed grapes, raisins, or currants to their dogs and that they take all reasonable and necessary steps to prevent their dog's accidental exposure to them as well.

To find a holistic vet, click here For more information about anti-biotics, click here =============================================================== Grapes and raisins have been associated with acute kidney failure in dogs.

Some reports have shown as few as 4 or 5 grapes have resulted in toxicity, and as little as about 1 ounce of raisins for a dog weighing 22 lb (10 kg.)

According to the ASPCA Poison Control Center: «Much is still yet to be discovered about the toxic principle associated with grape and raisin ingestions, as well as the exact mechanism leading to kidney damage in some dogs.