Raisins or Grapes Can Be Harmful to Pets
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Raisins or Grapes Can Be Harmful to Pets |
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Essentially unheard of prior to 2001, raisin and grape toxicity seems to be recognized with increasing frequency. The ASPCA Poison Control Center has now documented over 50 cases of kidney failure in dogs and cats resulting from the ingestion of grapes or raisins. However, neither the toxic ingredient nor the minimum toxic amount to be ingested is known at this time. Studies have shown that toxicity can result from any number of raisins or grapes eaten by the animal. Affected pets generally begin to vomit within six hours after eating the fruit. They may then not want to eat, become lethargic, and/or have diarrhea. Kidney failure can occur within 3 days.
Avoid giving any raisins or grapes to any pet! If your pet has eaten raisins or grapes and you appears to be ill, contact your veterinary right away!
Contributed by Vet Rec. 2003
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