Grapes and Raisins

[brinabear]

Can someone enlighten me about them as it has come up several times now taking to people about how bad they are for dogs. I don't give them to my dogs, but just curious why.
Brinabear

[trish603a]

Well they say that after a lot of research that grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs. even in small amounts it can cause kidney failure. Some of the researchers think that this is the reason....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). Although it is not 100% certain WHY they are bad, the evidence proves that they are toxic.

[targonrotts]

maybe 1-2 won't hurt a large dog and maybe you've been ok, but we did have at the clinic an akita mix who got on the kitchen counter and ate a bunch of grapes. his BUN/CREAT levels went thru the roof. he was on fluids and aggressive treatments...but to no avail. he never responded and died 4 days later(pts). he was miserable.
why take the chance....

[spidey]

As far as I know, the reaction can be very unpredictable and not always dosage-related: small dogs have eaten large amounts and been fine, large dogs have eaten small amounts and become very sick or died, other dogs have been eating them for years and had no trouble. None for my dogs, no matter what size they are, not worth the risk and there are so many other treats available.

[Shelby427]

I'm going to have tell my story with my toy poodle. Since puppyhood my parents fed this dog everything and anything (I know, I know, I was 8 when we got him) and he eats grapes to this day and he will be 17 in August! I'm sure he's the exception....but I wouldn't feed my dog that now, knowing all the potential risks.

[my2boys]

I used to give Baron grapes. He LOVES them - and then I found out that grapes/raisins could be toxic to dogs!!
He never appeared to have any side affects - thank goodness! Scary!