Claims are processed so fast — this last time, when both dogs were treated
for raisin toxicity, it literally took 45 minutes from the time I submitted the claim on line, to receiving an email from Healthy Paws that the claims were completed and a check was in the mail.
Not exact matches
While this food is extremely dangerous
for dogs and cats, it does not appear to pose any risk of
toxicity to rabbits — if you've already given your bunny a palm full of
raisins, you probably do not need to rush them to the animal hospital.
The precise substance that causes the
toxicity is not yet identified; it has been shown that small amounts of grapes or
raisins can be fatal
for a dog.
While some human foods in moderation can be OK
for our pets, we need to remember that foods such as grapes,
raisins, currants, some nuts, chocolate, onions and garlic as well as sugar free foods can all pose a
toxicity risk.
Although the exact substance responsible
for toxicity in grapes and
raisins is not known, they have been linked to kidney failure and complications.
Grapes (and their dried counterpart —
raisins) can cause grape
toxicity and renal failure,
for example.
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.)