Raisin and Grape Toxicity

Raisins and grapes have been, in rare instances, found to be toxic to dog kidneys.  It is currently believed that it is not the raisin or grape itself that is the problem, but a type of fungus that is known to grow on them that damages the kidneys.


So don't panic if your dog just ate an oatmeal raisin cookie or a grape that rolled onto the floor!

While we would not promote feeding raisins or grapes on purpose, because of this rare toxicity problem, we also don't want you to worry about every raisin or grape you dog accidently gets. Don't worry about making your dog vomit up the raisin or grape, just watch over 4-7 days for normal eating, drinking and bathroom habits. If your dog does stop eating or starts vomiting or is drinking excessively, it is worth an exam and discussion with the veterinarian.


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