Dr. Potosky tells LittleThings that grapes and raisins cause kidney failure in dogs, but “we do not know the mechanism or action behind it.” Research has not yet determined exactly which substance in grapes (and therefore raisins, because raisins are just dried grapes) causes poisoning. read more
Learn why grapes are bad for dogs and what you should do immediately if your dog eats a toxic grape. No, dogs can't eat grapes. Learn why grapes are bad for dogs and what you should do immediately if your dog eats a toxic grape. read more
Grape and raisin (dried grapes) toxicity is well documented in dogs.* Although the exact substance that causes the toxic reaction is not yet known, dogs should not eat grapes and raisins because even small amounts can prove to be fatally toxic for a dog. Dogs of any age, breed, or gender may be affected. read more
The consumption of grapes and raisins presents a potential health threat to dogs. Their toxicity to dogs can cause the animal to develop acute kidney injury (the sudden development of kidney failure) with anuria (a lack of urine production). read more
No, dogs can't eat grapes. Learn why grapes are bad for dogs and what you should do immediately if your dog eats a toxic grape. read more
Although the exact substance that causes the toxic reaction is not yet known, dogs should not eat grapes and raisins because even small amounts can prove to be fatally toxic for a dog. Dogs of any age, breed, or gender may be affected. read more
Types of grapes involved include both seedless and seeded, store-bought and homegrown, and grape pressings from wineries. A mycotoxin is suspected to be involved, but none has been found in grapes or raisins ingested by affected dogs. read more