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Can Dogs Eat Grapes? Mack and Mercie Tail of Two Dogs
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- Kids & Family
You think that hey, grapes are fruit so they must be okay for dogs to eat. But NO, not even raisins which are simply dried grapes.
There is a toxicity in them which can lead to sudden kidney failure.
Even with recent research, the exact agent in grapes that causes the toxicity is still unknown.
Some dogs tolerate small doses of the fruit w/o consequence while others dogs may develop poisoning after just a few. There is no way to know which dogs are more sensitive so why take the chance? Knowledge is key to having and keeping your dogs healthy.
The AKC website has posted signs and symptoms that may occur after a toxic ingestion and they may not show up until 24 hours after your dog has eaten the grape or raisin:
*Loss of appetite
*Lethargy, weakness, unusual stillness
*Vomiting and/or diarrhea, often within a few hours
*Abdominal pain (tender when touched)
*Dehydration (signs include panting; dry nose and mouth; pale gums). A quick way to test for dehydration is to gently pull up on the skin at the back of your dog’s neck. It should spring back immediately.
*Increased thirst and/or urine production or diminished amount of urine or complete cessation altogether
*Kidney failure (which can be fatal)
If you believe your dog has eaten grapes or raisins, take them to your vet as soon as possible. Grapes can sit in your dog's stomach for hours after it is eaten so your vet will probably give your dog a shot to make them vomit or given activated charcoal which will absorb the toxin and is most effective when given within an hour of exposure.
To add to your knowledge base of Other common foods that are toxic to dogs include: Onions, garlic, alcohol, chocolate, cocoa, macadamia nuts, fattening foods, and foods containing the sweetener xylitol.
Thank you for listening, thank you for loving dogs enough to give them a home and if you have a favorite charity for animals, remember they can always use donations. If nobody else tells you today, I care about you and you are important in your world. Take care!
For inspiration and videos go to: https://www.facebook.com/RollingTStoresArkansas
You think that hey, grapes are fruit so they must be okay for dogs to eat. But NO, not even raisins which are simply dried grapes.
There is a toxicity in them which can lead to sudden kidney failure.
Even with recent research, the exact agent in grapes that causes the toxicity is still unknown.
Some dogs tolerate small doses of the fruit w/o consequence while others dogs may develop poisoning after just a few. There is no way to know which dogs are more sensitive so why take the chance? Knowledge is key to having and keeping your dogs healthy.
The AKC website has posted signs and symptoms that may occur after a toxic ingestion and they may not show up until 24 hours after your dog has eaten the grape or raisin:
*Loss of appetite
*Lethargy, weakness, unusual stillness
*Vomiting and/or diarrhea, often within a few hours
*Abdominal pain (tender when touched)
*Dehydration (signs include panting; dry nose and mouth; pale gums). A quick way to test for dehydration is to gently pull up on the skin at the back of your dog’s neck. It should spring back immediately.
*Increased thirst and/or urine production or diminished amount of urine or complete cessation altogether
*Kidney failure (which can be fatal)
If you believe your dog has eaten grapes or raisins, take them to your vet as soon as possible. Grapes can sit in your dog's stomach for hours after it is eaten so your vet will probably give your dog a shot to make them vomit or given activated charcoal which will absorb the toxin and is most effective when given within an hour of exposure.
To add to your knowledge base of Other common foods that are toxic to dogs include: Onions, garlic, alcohol, chocolate, cocoa, macadamia nuts, fattening foods, and foods containing the sweetener xylitol.
Thank you for listening, thank you for loving dogs enough to give them a home and if you have a favorite charity for animals, remember they can always use donations. If nobody else tells you today, I care about you and you are important in your world. Take care!
For inspiration and videos go to: https://www.facebook.com/RollingTStoresArkansas
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