Overview Grape and raisin toxicosis happen when a dog ingests fruits from the Vitis genus. Eating grapes, raisins, Zante currants, or sultanas can cause acute kidney injury (AKI) in dogs. The exact amount of fruit that causes toxicity is unknown, and some dogs may become sicker than others. Since its impossible to predict which dog will be affected or how much fruit will cause signs of ...
Learn the warning signs of grape-related kidney failure in dogs, from vomiting to coma. Urgent symptoms and treatment options explained.
Grape and raisins toxicity dogs can cause sudden kidney failure. Learn symptoms, when to induce vomiting with 3% peroxide, charcoal dosing, and when to see a vet.
Grapes/raisins can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs. Learn urgent steps to take, symptoms to watch for, and when to call a vet or poison hotline.
The ingestion of grapes or raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs due to their toxicity. Clinical signs such as diarrhoea, vomiting, lethargy and renal alterations appear after their ingestion. The prognosis varies from case to case, but is often unfavourable, especially when accompanied by signs such as oliguria or anuria.
Raisin and grape toxicity in dogs are a poorly understood veterinary emergency that can result in acute kidney injury and anuric kidney failure. Increased client and veterinary team awareness and education along with detailed practice protocols can ensure each veterinary healthcare team member understands their role in preventing or responding to raisin or grape toxicity in dogs.
