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Grapes are one of the most mysterious and unpredictable toxins in veterinary medicine. Some dogs can eat one or two with no immediate reaction, while others may develop acute kidney failure from a single grape. So yes you should absolutely take it seriously if your dog ate even one grape. In general, more than one grape or raisin per 4.5 kg (10 pounds) of body weight may contain enough tartaric acid to pose a risk for renal effects in dogs. This means that at 20 pounds one grape is a low risk but is still a risk of kidney toxicity. I would advise you consider inducing vomiting. Did your dog eat a grape? Learn why grapes are toxic to dogs, the symptoms of poisoning, and when to seek emergency veterinary care to prevent kidney damage. Because individual dogs vary widely in sensitivity, any grape ingestion should be treated as a medical emergency regardless of how many were eaten. Call your vet or a poison hotline immediately. If your dog just ate grapes, it's completely natural to panic. But taking the right steps quickly can significantly reduce the risk of serious and potentially irreversible health complications. View all Secure Your Dog & Call for Help: Immediately get your dog away from any other grapes. Then, call your veterinarian, a 24/7 emergency animal hospital, or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Grapes and grape-containing products, such as raisins and grape juice, are toxic to dogs. Symptoms of grape poisoning in dogs include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and increased urination. If your dog ingests grapes, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison helpline for guidance.

Secure Your Dog & Call for Help: Immediately get your dog away from any other grapes. Then, call your veterinarian, a 24/7 emergency animal hospital, or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.