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Grapes And Raisins: Watch Out For Those Near Your Puppy

If you’ve just adopted a dog, you have to be ready for an adjustment period. The second your pet walks into your home; it is also theirs, which is why you need to prep your home for your new pet.

It’s important to give them an area that is theirs, figure out where they can urinate after eating and drinking and provide them with a play area to have fun. On top of that, you need to make sure to keep anything that could be dangerous for your dogs.

While you may not know it yet, there are probably quite a few ingredients in your kitchen that can pose significant dangers to dogs.

And one of these foods is grapes. If you enjoy grapes and regularly have them in your kitchen, you have to make sure to keep them as far away from your pet as possible. Grapes can be very toxic to dogs, and even having just a couple can result in some serious consequences.

So, as a responsible pet owner, you must take as many steps as possible to ensure that your dog doesn’t end up eating the grapes in your kitchen. And in this article, we’ll be explaining why grapes are dangerous to dogs, what happens if they eat grapes, and what to do if you catch your dog eating grapes.

Why Should I Keep My Dog Away From Grapes & Raisins?

Here’s the thing. Scientists aren’t exactly sure what exact compound in grapes is toxic for dogs. However, Spot and Tango answers whether dogs can eat grapes here. 

Most scientists agree that there are certain monosaccharides and tannins that dogs can’t metabolize, but they haven’t been able to pinpoint the exact cause of grape toxicity.

With that said, scientists do agree that grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure and other issues in dogs. This is why you have to be serious about keeping grapes and raisins away from your pet.

Kidney issues can be fatal, and you have to ensure that your dog isn’t exposed to unnecessary risks that increase the chances of their kidneys failing.

Additionally, it doesn’t take a lot to cause some issues in your pet. While other toxic foods won’t harm dogs unless they consume a lot, grapes are the opposite. It only takes about 0.3 ounces of grapes per pound of your dog’s body weight to start causing damage.

So if you can, we recommend keeping the grapes in a closed area that your dog can’t reach at all. Remember, dogs are very smart animals, and if they can see your grapes, there’s a high chance they’ll try to get their paws on them.

What Happens When a Dog Eats Grapes?

Grapes can damage a dog’s kidney. This is why you need to keep them away from them as much as possible. Generally, the first symptoms of grape poisoning are weakness and a loss of appetite. These symptoms appear within the first 24 hours.

However, the more severe symptoms of grape poisoning and kidney issues appear within 48 hours. Some of these symptoms include:

  • Diarrhea
  • Dehydration
  • Lethargy
  • Seizures
  • Coma
  • Vomiting
  • Anorexia
  • Urinary issues

So, your dog eating grapes is very serious. And while it might be cute watching your dog struggle to reach human food, grapes are a huge no-no.

What Kinds of Grapes are Dangerous to Dogs?

The thing about grapes is that all of them will be dangerous to your dog. Whether you’re feeding them fresh, frozen, peeled, dried, or cooked grapes, it could cause some damage. Both red grapes and green grapes are toxic to dogs and should be kept away from them at all costs.

Additionally, any products that were derived from grapes can be dangerous for your pet. So, any grape juice, jelly, jam, and candies that are in your home should be as far away from your pet as possible.

And, of course, this includes raisins. So, even if they seem small and harmless, raisins can do a lot of damage to your pet, and I recommend keeping them as far away from raisins as possible.

Conclusion – What to Do If My Dog Eats Grapes?

If you notice your dog eating grapes, your first course of action should be to stop your dog. Remember, the more your dog eats, the more dangerous the grapes become. So, remove the grapes from their reach and try to stop them from munching on whatever grapes are in their mouth.

From there, you need to call the vet. Grape poisoning is very serious, so you need immediate veterinary attention. The faster you get a vet’s opinion, the better. Since your vet knows your dog, they will be able to tell you exactly what to do. And if needed, they may require you to bring your dog to the clinic for treatment.

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