why can't dogs eat grapes?

Question

I took my dog to the vet the other day and while i was there i asked him if it was all right to give my dog some fruit every once in a while. he told me it was ok as long as i didn't give him any grapes.

Answer 1

Grapes are toxic to Dogs - it can cause kidney failure.

According to the ASPCA, around 1989 a disturbing trend began to emerge from the AnTox database used by its Animal Poison Control Center: Nearly all the dogs reported to have eaten grapes or raisins developed acute renal (kidney) failure. These cases were noted all across the USA, with the amount eaten varying widely, from over a pound of grapes to as little as a single serving of raisins.

The database showed that dogs who ate the grapes and raisins typically vomited within a few hours of ingestion. Most of the time, partially digested grapes and raisins could be seen in the vomit, fecal material, or both. At this point, some dogs would stop eating (anorexia), and develop diarrhea. The dogs often became quiet and lethargic, and showed signs of abdominal pain. These clinical signs lasted for several days — sometimes even weeks.

When medical care was sought, blood chemistry panels showed consistent patterns. Hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels) was frequently present, as well as elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen, creatinine and phosphorous (substances that reflect kidney function). These chemistries began to increase anywhere from 24 hours to several days after the dogs ate the fruit. As the kidney damage developed, the dogs would produce little urine. When they could no longer produce urine, death occurred. In some cases, dogs who received timely veterinary care still had to be euthanized.

Answer 2

Dogs Eat Grapes

Answer 3

Can Dogs Eat Grapes

Answer 4

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Answer 5

the peel thingy outside of the grape is bad for them so are the seed even seedless grapes have grapes they're just tiny and it's even worse

Answer 6

Grapes or raisins...There is an chemical in the grapes that is poison to them, just like chocolate.

Answer 7

huh? my dogs can eat grapes fine....

they chew etc. Perhaps the sugar content is too high for whatever your dog has wrong with it. Or maybe its harmful to their teeth or something.

Dogs physically can eat them though if that was the question.

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Answer 8

Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs. They can cause acute renal (kidney) failure.

Answer 9

Sounds interesting

Answer 10

my grandma hide the dogs medicine in grapes, and he lived right through it, maybe its just certian types of grapes they cant eat