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.
Would one raisin hurt a dog?
Even the ingestion of one single raisin or grape can be fatal to a dog. Consuming a grape or raisin can lead to acute (fast or sudden) kidney failure in dogs. They can very sick very fast!
What if my dog accidentally ate a raisin?
Call the clinic to let them know you are coming and that your dog ate grapes or may have eaten grapes or raisins. You can also call the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 on the way to the vet's office.
How many raisins are toxic to 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.
How long after eating a raisin will a dog get sick?
Most dogs with raisin or grape toxicosis develop vomiting and/or diarrhea within 6–12 hours of ingestion of grapes or raisins. Other signs include lethargy, anorexia, abdominal pain, weakness, dehydration, polydipsia, and tremors (shivering).
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