Are grapes bad to feed to your dog?

Question

This is a serious question....A co-worker of mine recently told me that feeding my dog grapes is bad for his health.

Answer 1

They are deadly poison to dogs.
Raisins grapes toatoes and chocolate all are very poisonus to dogs do not feed them that stuff at all.

Answer 2

I know of certain foods which are big "no no" foods for dogs, such as, garlic, chocolate, grapes/raisins (believe it or not). But dogs are usually pretty clued up to these and usually won't touch them anyway. The other food personally I have found is not good to give them are onions that includes sauces that contain onions, and other leftovers. Your dog may have different intolerances and certain foods may cause allergies. If you see your dog trying to chew it's own leg desperately - a common behaviour in dogs - shortly after eating then most likely he has an allergy to that food he has just eaten.

Answer 3

http://petcaretips.net/grapes-safe-eat.html

http://www.hhnews.com/pet_foodavoid.htm

http://www.uexplore.com/health/GrapesRaisinsAndDogs.html

Your co-worker is correct. Read the pasted web sites I found for you. Also, I copied this info I found:

Grape and raisin poisonings in Dogs

Recently, there was a letter in the AVMA Journal from Dr. Gwaltney-Brant and others at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center discussing grape and raisin poisoning in dogs. Apparently, grapes and raisins can be toxic to dogs when ingested in large quantities.

The grapes and raisins came from varied sources, including being eaten off the vine directly. The dogs exhibited gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhea and then signs of kidney failure with an onset of severe kidney signs starting about 24 hours after ingestion of the grapes or raisins. The amount of grapes eaten varied between 9oz. and 2 lbs., which worked out to be between 0.41 and 1.1 oz/kg of body weight. Two dogs died directly from the toxicity, three were euthanized due to poor response to treatment and five dogs lived. Due to the severity of the signs and the potential for death, the veterinarians at the poison control center advocate aggressive treatment for any dogs suggested of ingesting excessive amounts of grapes or raisins, including inducing vomiting, stomach lavage (stomach pumping) and administration of activated charcoal, followed by intravenous fluid therapy for at least 48 hours or as indicated based on the results of blood tests for kidney damage.


I have fed my dogs a few grapes every now and then for years, so I don't think there is a need to panic if a dog eats three or four grapes but if the whole bunch is missing from the table one day, it would be good to think about watching for any signs of a toxic reaction.

Michael Richards, DVM
6/5/2001

Answer 4

Pretty much any type of fruit, and most vegetables, are perfectly OK for your dog to eat, as long as it's been washed (to remove any pesticides, etc). If your dog likes it, let him eat it! I have a Catahoula hound that eats 2 or 3 apples every day (well, mostly he just makes a mess, but he does love them).

There are some things (fruits/vegetables) you DON'T want your dog to have, such as onions. Apparently, onions can raise a dog's blood pressure to dangerous levels. You might want to consult your vet in this regard.

But if your dog enjoys being an omnivore, then let him!

Answer 5

According to research on this that I've read, large amts., may pose a health hazzard, and that isn't known for sure. An occasional grape, like mine get, is not dangerous. I squish it a bit, as I worry more about choking.

Answer 6

Natural fruits and veggies are safe and healthy treats for your dog. maintain a healthy control(don't over indulge). Too many fruit treats in a diet can loosen the stool temporarily. We have a poodle that loves to play with a grape before settling down to eat it. He'll toss it in the air playing fetch with himself for several minutes , then hold it between his paws and nibble away.

Answer 7

Grapes are fine to feed your dog. I would only give him a few because they can get diarrhea. Just like humans. Dogs CAN have human food. Only in moderation. But they are dogs, so too much human food can make them sick or overweight. And usually a vet will only recommend fruits and veggies to give your pets.

Answer 8

According to the Animal Poison Control Center it's not only grapes but raisins too.

Check it out:http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_publicationsgrapes

Answer 9

It's not a good idea to do it often or very many at a time. One or two won't kill a dog. You DO need to avoid giving them chocolate. They have these carob treats for dogs now that they like.

I had my dog swallow a plum pit whole. One swipe of her tongue and it was gone. The vet asked me if she swallowed it or chewed it. When I told him she just swallowed it, he laughed and said it would be all right in the end.

Plum pits contain cyanide. If it stays whole, it'll just get planted by the animal who swallowed it. If they chew it, not good.

Answer 10

Absolutely, as a vet I know that grapes can cause kidney disease! What ever u do do not feed your do grapes!