Although the exact substance responsible for toxicity
in grapes and raisins is not known, they have been linked to kidney failure and complications.
Although grapes and raisins are treats for people, even a few can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs and, potentially, cats, she says.
With the cause of illness still a mystery, the safest bet is to keep
grapes and raisins away from your dog completely.
Until the mechanisms behind their toxicity are better understood, it is extremely important to
keep grapes and raisins away from your pets.
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.
And remember, too, kids may want to share their snacks and some foods such
as grapes and raisins are definitely off - limits for your pet!
- Some common toxicity cases seen in our hospital include the ingestion
of grapes and raisins, chocolate, onions, and garlic.
Rodenticides, baits used to kill mice and rats, were found to be the third most harmful substance for pets during the past year, followed by people food
like grapes and raisins — which can cause kidney failure in pets — and onion and garlic — which can cause anemia — and veterinarian medications consumed in large amounts.
Here are some of the top things to always keep away from your pets: Alcohol Antifreeze Caffine Chocolate Fat
Trimmings Grapes and Raisins Lawn Fertilizers Macadamia Nuts -LSB-...]
There are few reports
on grape and raisin toxicity in cats, most likely because most cats wouldn't eat them.
The exact cause of the toxicity is unknown, but cases of
grape and raisin toxicity appear to be on the rise according to VCA Animal Hospitals.
Hey Melanie, a sultana is very similar to a raisin in that it's just a dried grape — sultanas come from
white grapes and raisins come from red grapes!
The National Grape Research Alliance is a research - focused organization representing the U.S. grape industries: wine grapes, table grapes,
juice grapes and raisins.
Although many dogs can
eat grapes and raisins without suffering any ill effects, others can end up afflicted with kidney failure and even death after consuming just one.
[citation needed] Grapes and raisins may contribute to acute renal failure, due to their high level of acidity.
Grapes — Grape toxicity used to be thought of as an urban legend, but new research shows that dogs really are poisoned
by grapes and raisins.
Chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs,
grapes and raisins even in small amounts can be harmful to doggy kidneys, onions and garlic will upset your pet's stomach, and candy that uses the sugar - substitute xylitol can cause potentially life - threatening sugar imbalances.
It might look cute if your dog is chomping on grapes or raisins but it's important to note that
grapes and raisins put dogs at a major health risk.
Here are some of the top things to always keep away from your pets: Alcohol Antifreeze Caffine Chocolate Fat Trimmings
Grapes and Raisins -LSB-...]
Xylitol results in an acute drop in blood sugar and even liver failure at high doses,
while grapes and raisins can result in severe, fatal acute kidney failure.