Should dogs eat grapes?

Any dog, regardless of size, age, breed or gender, can be stricken with the fatal toxicity of kidney failure accompanied by an inability to produce urine. There are no safe grapes for dogs. From red or white to seedless or not, all grapes pose the same toxic threat. read more

Some dogs might eat a few grapes without issue, and then become gravely ill the next time they consume grapes. Others fall victim with their very first grape snack. Any dog, regardless of size, age, breed or gender, can be stricken with the fatal toxicity of kidney failure accompanied by an inability to produce urine. read more

Grapes and Raisins. There are better treats to give your dog. Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. And just a small amount can make a dog sick. Vomiting over and over is an early sign. Within a day, your dog will get sluggish and depressed. read more

Vomiting and diarrhea are often the first clinical signs of grape or raisin toxicity. They often develop within a few hours of ingestion. Pieces of grapes or raisins may be present in the vomitus or stool. Further symptoms include weakness, not eating, increased drinking, and abdominal pain. Acute renal failure develops within 48 hours of ingestion. read more

Dogs and grapes spell trouble, but there are a number of fruit alternatives that are safe for your dog to snack on in moderation. Some of these fruits include blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, bananas, watermelon, pineapple, apples and pears. read more