The toxicity
of grapes and raisins to cats isn't known, but they are known to be toxic to dogs.
The toxicity
of grapes and raisins remains somewhat of a mystery to toxicologists.
There have been reports
of grapes and raisins affecting cats as well, so it's best to keep them out of reach of your cat.
In this article we will review acute renal failure (ARF), what to expect in a situation of ARF, and the role
of grapes and raisins.
Grapes (and raisins)-- While it's still a mystery as to what exactly the toxin is in this popular fruit, even small amounts
of grapes and raisins can be toxic to dogs, the fact remains that some dogs experience kidney damage and even kidney failure.
If you have any questions about acute renal failure in dogs, or the role
of grapes and raisins, contact your local veterinarian.
Grapes and raisins: Though these make great treats for people and are often found in healthy summer salads, even small numbers
of grapes and raisins can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs and, potentially, cats.
- Some common toxicity cases seen in our hospital include the ingestion
of grapes and raisins, chocolate, onions, and garlic.
Ingestion
of both grapes and raisins can results in kidney failure therefore intestinal decontamination and supportive care is required.
We explain the causes and effects
of grape and raisin toxicity.
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.
Not exact matches
Green apples, a few sprigs
of celery,
raisins grapes and all seasoned with Greek yogurt
and a little salt.
I used maple syrup instead
of agave, coconut oil instead
of grape seed oil, pecans instead
of walnuts, some drained crushed pineapple instead
of raisins and I added a bit
of vanilla extract.
Although I kept the salad plain
and simple this time, I imagine the same sort
of extras that you'd find in curried chicken salad (
grapes,
raisins and / or chopped apples) would all be welcome additions here as well.
Add the cherries,
raisins,
grapes, pumpkin seeds, red onion,
and 1 cup
of cashew cream sauce to the mixing bowl.
I also added a little bit
of red onion to balance the sweetness
of the juicy
grapes and chewy
raisins.
Because
of these factors we expect to see continued massive pullouts
of generic White
grapes used for
raisins and juice stock.
2014
Raisin and Table
grape crop will go down as one
of the smallest harvest in the last decade.
The National
Grape and Wine Initiative (NGWI is a nationwide coalition representing all segments of the grape industry including: raisin, juice, fresh grape and
Grape and Wine Initiative (NGWI is a nationwide coalition representing all segments
of the
grape industry including: raisin, juice, fresh grape and
grape industry including:
raisin, juice, fresh
grape and
grape and wine.
Raisin and table
grapes totaled 196,000 ton or an increase
of 17 %.
Coconut flour egg, bacon & cheese muffins Popcorn (popped in coconut oil
and topped with melted butter)-- we make popcorn for the movie theater, too Coconut flour blueberry muffins Grass - fed cheese Homemade corn tortilla chips Soaked
and dried nuts Homemade sprouted flour crackers Whole, raw milk (in a sippy cup; sometimes I even bring two)-- it's impossible to get ANY kind
of milk on most airplanes these days; many airlines only have non-dairy creamer available Scrambled eggs — I put them in a Thermos container Bananas, oranges, apples,
grapes — organic if possible Homemade shortbread cookies — it's a great idea to pack a few cookies for those extra-tough times while traveling
Raisins — organic if possible Grass - fed whole milk yogurt mixed with a little fruit - sweetened jam or honey — I put it in a Thermos Homemade soaked granola -LSB-...]
Dehydrator: This guy has been kind
of neglected in my kitchen the past few years (I mainly use it to make sprouted buckwheat crisps
and to dry
grapes into plump
raisins in the fall), but since this blog has such a big archive
of delicious raw dishes that call for time in the dehydrator, I'm including it in this list.
These were the other changes that I made: added chopped celery, substituted golden
raisins for the red
grapes, mango chutney for the mango,
and increased the yogurt by the amount
of mayo that I omitted.
Different types
of purple foods include
grapes, plums, cacao, blueberries, black cherries, pomegranates, figs,
raisins, açai berries, purple potatoes
and purple cabbage.
You'll want to avoid anything that could be a choking hazard, such as large chunks
of fruit
and vegetables, meat, whole
grapes or cherry tomatoes, popcorn, seeds,
raisins, or anything similar.
In order to get perfect toddler nutrition, avoid the foods that cause choking to the toddler such as chips, nuts, whole
grapes, celery, raw carrots,
raisins round or hard candy, large pieces
of fruit, large pieces
of hot dogs
and popcorn.
Foods that may cause choking, like: nuts, seeds, popcorn; chips, pretzels; raw fruits
and vegetables, such as carrots
and apples;
raisins, whole
grapes; hot dog pieces; sticky foods, such as a spoonful
of peanut butter or marshmallow
And two to three servings
of fruit (i.e. 1/2 banana, apple, orange, etc., 1/4 cup
raisins, blueberries, raspberries, 3 - 4 strawberries or
grapes, etc)
Instead
of going down the cracker aisle at the store, explore a bit with different snacks — yogurt sticks / cups, cheese sticks or chopped up cheese,
grapes, strawberries, carrots
and dip / hummus, pita chips, pretzels, homemade trail mix (cheerios, peanuts,
raisins, pretzels, leftovery stuff), a bowl
of cereal, cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs, apples / celery / carrots
and peanut butter, yogurt fruit smoothies, dried fruit (make sure it's actually fruit
and not sugar), cheese
and lunch meat rolled up, or popcorn.
Don't serve foods that your baby could choke on, such as whole
grapes, raw vegetables, hard fruits,
raisins, white bread, pieces
of hard cheese, hot dogs, popcorn,
and hard candies.
Avoid foods that pose choking risks (like hot dogs,
grapes, raw carrots, nuts,
raisins, hard or gummy candy, spoonfuls
of peanut butter, chunks
of meat or cheese,
and popcorn), which are a similar size
and shape as a child's airway.
Certain foods can be choked on so baby shouldn't have them such as peanuts, popcorn,
grapes, hard candy,
raisins and pieces
of hot dogs.
Cracking the genetic code
of a common disease affecting
grape production could improve vineyard management
and help protect the multibillion - dollar industry that includes
raisins, juice, jam / jelly, fresh
grapes,
grape - seed extract
and oil, vinegar
and wine.
Roast suckling pig might be accompanied by a cameline sauce, a side dish made
of sour
grape juice thickened with bread crumbs, ground
raisins and crushed almonds
and spiced with cinnamon
and cloves.
The researchers looked at overall fruit consumption, as well as consumption
of individual fruits:
grapes or
raisins; peaches, plums, or apricots; prunes; bananas; cantaloupe; apples or pears; oranges; grapefruit; strawberries;
and blueberries.
10 individual fruits were made use
of for the study: peaches,
raisins or
grapes; prunes; apricots or plums; cantaloupe; bananas; oranges; pears or apples; grapefruit; blueberries
and strawberries.
The risk
of type 2 diabetes was significantly reduced by 3 servings a week
of raisins and grapes; blueberries; pears
and apples.
One cup
of raisins, for example, is a much better source
of fiber, potassium
and copper than a cup
of grapes.
Although I kept the salad plain
and simple this time, I imagine the same sort
of extras that you'd find in curried chicken salad (
grapes,
raisins and / or chopped apples) would all be welcome additions here as well.
The seriousness
of kidney damage should emphasise how important it is to keep
raisins and grapes away from your dog.
ALLOWED: Fresh raw, cooked, frozen, or dried apples, avocados, apricots, ripe bananas, berries
of all kinds, cherries, fresh or unsweetened shredded coconut, loose dates that do not stick together (glazed or with added sugar), grapefruit,
grapes, Kiwi, kumquats, lemons, limes, mangoes, melons, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, prunes, dark
raisins, rhubarb,
and tangerines.
Since
raisins are dried
grapes and grapes are one
of the items coated heavily with pesticides, I always buy organic
raisins when possible (plus, they're cheap in both organic
and conventional forms).
With the cause
of illness still a mystery, the safest bet is to keep
grapes and raisins away from your dog completely.
Here is a quick list
of foods to avoid giving to your pet: Alcoholic beverages Apple seeds Apricot pits Avocados Cherry pits Candy (particularly chocolate — which is toxic to dogs, cats,
and ferrets —
and any candy containing the toxic sweetener Xylitol) Coffee (grounds, beans,
and chocolate - covered espresso beans) Garlic
Grapes Gum (can cause blockages
and sugar free gums may contain the toxic sweetener Xylitol) Hops (used in home beer brewing) Macadamia nuts Moldy foods Mushroom plants Mustard seeds Onions
and onion powder Peach pits Potato leaves
and stems (green parts)
Raisins Rhubarb leaves Salt Tea (because it contains caffeine) Tomato leaves
and stems (green parts) Walnuts Xylitol (artificial sweetener that is toxic to pets) Yeast dough
Keep
raisins and grapes out
of reach
of your dog, as dogs will ingest almost anything.
Although there are too many dangerous poisons out there to list them all, some
of the more common exposures include chocolate, rodent bait,
grapes and raisins, human medications,
and overdoses
of flavored canine medications such as Rimadyl.
Vomiting
and / or diarrhea often occurs within the first few hours,
and after 24 hours
of ingestion, vomit
and fecal contents may contain pieces
of grapes and / or
raisins.
Human foods to keep away from Fido include
grapes,
raisins, avocados, onions, chocolate, anything coffee - related, macadamia nuts, tomatoes,
and seeds from apples, cherries, peaches
and similar fruit,
and of course bones, which can break apart in the intestines.
Many people are surprised to learn that some people food, like
grapes and raisins, are poisonous to cats, as are varieties
of lily.
Most
of us are more than happy to eat
grapes by themselves, but we can get creative, too: we use
grapes in jam, we dry them into
raisins,
and we mix them into salads
and fruity desserts.