Ask the APCC: Grape Expectations?
I've heard that grapes are poisonous to dogs. Yes or no?
-Sheila C.
Yes, Sheila. We now know that grapes and raisins appear to cause renal failure in dogs who have ingested large amounts. However, we have not determined with certainty the toxic component, or the exact mechanism that causes renal failure. It is also not clear if only certain dogs are affected, or if repeated ingestion over a longer-term can lead to the same effects that a large one-time ingestion can. Because there are still many unknowns regarding the toxic potential of grapes and raisins, it is advisable not to give grapes or raisins to dogs in any amount.
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posted by ASPCA at 11:30 AM PERMALINK
3 Comments:
I wonder if the grapes in question are non seedless. Raisins contain the seeds and usually the seeds are the culprit. Apple seeds contain poison. My dogs have eaten seedless grapes many times and no problems that I know of but always seedless.
My dog keeps on eating underwear is this bad for her?
For anonymous #1, many of the incidences were with raisins, so no seeds. Though your dog hasn't had any problems YET, doesn't mean he isn't at greater risk for kidney failure later or something; not enough is known yet.
Anonymous #2, I don't know if you are just trying to be funny, but if she is then YES. Eating something like that can cause intestinal blockage which could be fatal.
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