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Can a dog eat raisins and live?

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Can a dog eat raisins and live? Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs and can lead to acute kidney failure or even death. While all forms of grapes are bad for dogs, it's thought the dried versions of the fruits are more likely to cause severe symptoms if eaten by your dog.


How many raisins will hurt a dog?

Grapes and Raisins Toxic dose: The dose that can cause serious problems is 0.7 ounces per kilogram of grapes and 0.1 ounce per kilogram of raisins. This means that 3 grapes (or 3 raisins) could be fatal for a 2.5 pound puppy, and 12 grapes (or 12 to 15 raisins) could potentially kill a 10-pound animal.

Will 3 raisins hurt my dog?

Nope – do not feed raisins to your dog ever. Too many raisins can cause a number of health problems for your dog, the largest issue is severe toxicity which can lead to acute renal (kidney) failure. Do not feed young, growing dogs or dogs with underlying health conditions raisins even as a treat.

Will my dog be OK if he ate a few raisins?

This can affect dogs of any breed, gender, age, or size. If your dog has eaten any amount of raisins or grapes, you should go to a veterinarian or animal hospital immediately, even if you do not see any symptoms. Failure to do so can quickly lead to kidney failure, and can even be fatal.

How many raisins can a dog eat before dying?

The lowest poisonous dose in confirmed cases has been around 3g/kg. An average raisin weighs around 0.5g, making a toxic dose of approximately 6 raisins per 1kg.

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