Grape ingestion is a major concern because it can lead to severe, acute kidney failure. The hard part with grape toxicities is that some dogs are completely unaffected after eating a grape or several, but others can experience life-threatening illness or death.
Can a toy poodle eat grapes?
The answer (and this goes for raisins, too, which are just dried grapes) is easy: No, dogs should never eat grapes. Grapes and raisins are known to be highly toxic to dogs, though research has yet to pinpoint exactly which substance in the fruit causes this reaction.
Can 1 grape hurt a dog?
The toxic number of grapes or raisins is unknown, and it doesn't affect all dogs the same. Based on known cases of grape toxicity in dogs, even one or a few grapes or raisins can cause acute kidney failure, which can be fatal.
What happens if a poodle eats a grape?
It's always possible that grapes aren't poisonous to your dog. But if they are, the sooner you get your dog to CVETS, the better chance it has of surviving without kidney damage. Untreated grape poisoning can lead to sudden kidney failure often within 72 hours. It may be too late by then for it to fully recover.
What should I do if my dog eats 1 grape?
Seek veterinary care immediately. You can prevent many of the negative effects of grape or raisin consumption if your dog is treated quickly enough. Once you get to a vet, the treatment plan for your dog is very simple. It often begins with induced vomiting to remove the fruit from your dog's system.
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