Is it True that grapes are deadly to dogs?

Question

Is it True that grapes are deadly to dogs?

Answer 1

Yes, they are. As well as onions, garlic and a bunch of other stuff. Stop by any vets office, they should be able to give you a list of what not to give  a dog.

Answer 2

YES! YES! YES! PLEASE DON'T GIVE THEM TO YOUR DOG!

Answer 3

yes it is. grapes and chocolate you should never give a dog. it will give them renal failure because it jacks with the dogs BUN (blood urea nitrogen) level and can kill them.  

Answer 4

I don't think so... not unless they eat a ton or there's pesticides on them

"Grape and raisin poisonings in Dogs

Recently, there was a letter in the AVMA Journal from Dr. Gwaltney-Brant and others at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center discussing grape and raisin poisoning in dogs. Apparently, grapes and raisins can be toxic to dogs when ingested in large quantities.

The grapes and raisins came from varied sources, including being eaten off the vine directly. The dogs exhibited gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhea and then signs of kidney failure with an onset of severe kidney signs starting about 24 hours after ingestion of the grapes or raisins. The amount of grapes eaten varied between 9oz. and 2 lbs., which worked out to be between 0.41 and 1.1 oz/kg of body weight. Two dogs died directly from the toxicity, three were euthanized due to poor response to treatment and five dogs lived. Due to the severity of the signs and the potential for death, the veterinarians at the poison control center advocate aggressive treatment for any dogs suggested of ingesting excessive amounts of grapes or raisins, including inducing vomiting, stomach lavage (stomach pumping) and administration of activated charcoal, followed by intravenous fluid therapy for at least 48 hours or as indicated based on the results of blood tests for kidney damage.



I have fed my dogs a few grapes every now and then for years, so I don't think there is a need to panic if a dog eats three or four grapes but if the whole bunch is missing from the table one day, it would be good to think about watching for any signs of a toxic reaction.

Michael Richards, DVM "

Answer 5

yes its like feeding them chocolate and don't feed them chocolate i dont no y it is deadly to dogs but i no it is so we try hard not to feed them to are dogs DONT FEED THEM GRAPES

Answer 6

Yes it's true.  Grapes and raisins are big no nos for dogs.  It can cause them to have kidney failure.  The amount that will hurt them also depends on the dog.  Some dogs it takes very little while others it takes more to hurt them.  It's just best to keep them away from grapes and raisins all together.  

Answer 7

they r toxic and can cause damage to the liver  chocolate only gives them a tummy ache

Answer 8

YES!! GRAPES AND RAISINGS

Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often got himself into some sticky situations. Usually, his escapades were harmless. But one day, he managed to snag a box of raisins from the pantry and ended up eating an entire pound of the sweet treats. Other than being exasperated by Magoo's behavior, his guardians didn't think much about it. They knew that lots of people shared grapes with their dogs and often used raisins as training rewards. So it hardly seemed the kind of emergency that required a call to the veterinarian. In fact, if Magoo's parents had called the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) just a few years ago, they would have been told not to worry about it.

Through the Grapevine

Enter the APCC AnTox™ database, a computerized system that contains nearly 500,000 animal-related medical conditions and that enables veterinarians to quickly identify toxic-substance exposures, recognize clinical signs and administer proper treatment. By tracking cases in this registry, similarities in animal medical conditions nationwide can be logged and syndromes can be identified.

Around 1989, the APCC began noticing a trend in dogs who had eaten grapes or raisins: Nearly all developed acute renal (kidney) failure. As more cases were reported, enough data was generated in the database to help veterinarians identify and treat dogs at risk. In all of the cases, the ingredients for potential acute renal failure were the same. Whether the ingested grapes were purchased fresh from grocery stores or grown in private yards didn't seem to matter, nor did the brand eaten. And the ingested amounts varied considerably, from over a pound of grapes to as little as a single serving of raisins. The cases weren't from any specific region, but instead came from across the United States.

The database showed that dogs who ate the grapes and raisins typically vomited within a few hours of ingestion. Most of the time, partially digested grapes and raisins could be seen in the vomit, fecal material, or both. At this point, some dogs would stop eating (anorexia), and develop diarrhea. The dogs often became quiet and lethargic, and showed signs of abdominal pain. These clinical signs lasted for several days -- sometimes even weeks.

When medical care was sought, blood chemistry panels showed consistent patterns. Hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels) was frequently present, as well as elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine and phosphorous (substances that reflect kidney function). These chemistries began to increase anywhere from 24 hours to several days after the dogs ate the fruit. As the kidney damage developed, the dogs would produce little urine. When they could no longer produce urine, death occurred. In some cases, dogs who received timely veterinary care still had to be euthanized.

Why did the fruit cause the dogs to become ill? No one knows. Suspect grapes and raisins have been screened for various pesticides, heavy metals (such as zinc or lead), and mycotoxins (fungal contaminants) and so far, all results have come back negative. In the cases where the grapes were grown in private yards, owners confirmed that no insecticides, fertilizers or antifungals had been used on the fruit.

"Raisin" the Success Rate

Even though the exact cause of the renal failure is unknown, dogs who ingest grapes and raisins can be treated successfully to prevent its development. The first line of defense is decontamination. Inducing vomiting in recent ingestions and administering activated charcoal helps prevent absorption of potential toxins. Dogs should be hospitalized and placed on intravenous fluids for a minimum of 48 hours. A veterinarian should monitor blood chemistry daily for at least three days following the ingestion. If all blood work is normal after three days, it's unlikely that kidney failure will occur. If a dog shows evidence of renal failure, fluids must be continued, and other medications should be used to stimulate urine production. Some dogs may need peritoneal dialysis, a process where the peritoneum (the membranes surrounding the abdominal organs) is used to filter waste products that are normally filtered by the kidney.

Thanks in part to the AnTox database, grape or raisin ingestion can be easily identified and treated. Today

Answer 9

Not so / they love them as they are a toy AND a food! My dog has eaten them all of his 8 years.

Answer 10

Never heard of that I truly doubt it. I heard chocolate was.  

Answer 11

Yes it is very true.

http://snopes.com/critters/crusader/rais...

http://www.missouriscenicrivers.com/badd...

Answer 12

I am not sure but i do know chocolate is

Answer 13

nope give mine them all the time. hes still living !

Answer 14

I'm sorry to say this, but yes. Grapes and rasins can make dogs become very ill. Read the website below and be sure to tell your friends, because this problem is not well known. Hope this helped! I wish you the very best of luck.

-Shmoog

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/grapeandrais...

Answer 15

no. whenever i eat grapes i give quite a few to my dog

Answer 16

I havent heard that before, all i know is that chocolate isnt good for them

Try asking your local vet or check out any websites about dogs for more help :)

Good luck :)

x*x

Answer 17

im not a doctor but my dog loves grapes and she seems alright.. but d*mn i didnt know that. (if its true)

Answer 18

Yes because the pesticides used on them soaks into the real grape and can cause the dog to get sick or even worse  

Answer 19

Ya I have heard that. My grandmother told me she used to feed them to her dog though and he was always fine, he was a 150 pound rotty though.

I'd ask your vet, I have no clue, and it doens't sound like many people on here do either since some say, YES VERY DEADLY, and some are like NO.

Answer 20

no,my dog easts them all the time!! Onions and chocolate are,they r actually deadly!!

Answer 21

I rad that they should not have more than 8.  I am not sure why.  I also peel them

I hear tomatoes are not good either, but mine loved to eat tomatoes like an apple!

Answer 22

yes too many will hurt a dog and is not good so you shouldnt give a big amount actualy you shouldnt give any

Answer 23

i never heard that but i have my dog here let me try it....here boy!...eat this boy ........................................... boy? you ok?.......o no!........i have to go now bye.........(leaves wisseling)

Answer 24

I have fed my dogs grapes before and then found out that they weren't supposed to have them. my dogs were just fine so i don't think that they are deadly but they probably aren't good for them.

Answer 25

no, not DEADLY. But it can make them sick. (watched my lab puke up grapes before). Maybe to a smaller dog it may be lethal.

Answer 26

Yes, too many could cause kidney failure.

One or two won't hurt but it's best to keep all the grapes and raisins away.  

Answer 27

OMG.. I hope not. I gave my lil yorkie a 1/2 grape the other day and he seemed to enjoy it. =(

Answer 28

There have been reports of dogs getting kidney failure after eating large amounts of grapes (and raisins) both commercially grown and home grown.

The toxic component is currently unknown but they are investigating it.

Answer 29

Although many dogs eat grapes their entire lives with no obvious ill effects, grapes and raisins ARE dangerous to dogs, cats, ferrets, and other carnivores as they cause kidney failure.  Vets aren't sure why grapes cause kidney failure and there does not appear to be a specific "toxic" dose as some dogs can eat many grapes and not suffer ill effects while others become ill with only one or two grapes.  It is best to err on the side of caution and never feed your dogs grapes or raisins.

Answer 30

yes, they can give them kidney failure.

be sure to NEVER give your dog a grape/raisin :D

Answer 31

Iv never heard of that, i give my dog grapes all the time, he is still fine