Is this true I need to know please read it all.?

Question

Since April 2003, the Center handled approximately 140 cases of dogs ingesting raisins or grapes.

Media Contacts: Dana Farbman, CVT
(217)-337-9751
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(NEW YORK, NY) July 6, 2004 -- The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center continues to caution dog owners that raisins and grapes may be toxic to some dogs.From April 2003 to April 2004, the Center managed 140 cases, each involving one or more dogs that ingested varying amounts of raisins or grapes. Of these cases, over 50 animals developed clinical signs ranging from vomiting to life-threatening kidney failure, and seven dogs died.

Answer 1

Yes, it is indeed true. My vet is now warning all of his clients..
I used to feed my little dog raisins, and my older dog loved grapes..so it is a shame to not allow it anymore.....sigh
but, no amount of poison is a safe amount..

Answer 2

I got this from the internet....
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 as 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. "

This is only for excessive amounts..if your dog eats a couple of grapes here and there, it shouldn't be a problem.
I hope this helps!

Answer 3

Yes it's true.
Some dogs have severe allergic reactions to lots of things.But in most cases people stupidly left grapes and raisins out where the dog could get at them and ingested a large amount.
One or 2 grapes or raisins won't kill your dog but a couple of whole clumps of grapes or an entire box of raisins may.
My motto is everything in moderation and nothing will kill you.Same goes for my dogs.They eat everything we do including chocolate just in much smaller quantities.

Answer 4

THIS iS TRUE ...I did not know this until I found my dog vomitted this morning after licking a grape. BTW he is doing very well though , I have no idea it would be bad until I have read this,, Good that my puppy is kinda picky..

thanks for this information,,though I have made mistakes of this grape my puppy got on his mouth, I would say this warning should have been posted in most of the pet stores for caution,

Answer 5

Giving dogs and cats people food is always risky, that is why there are several varieties of pet foods available. If you have questions and concerns about giving your dog raisins or grapes, I would contact your vet.

Answer 6

Is *what* true? I guess my answer is that yes, grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs. Is that what you are asking?

Answer 7

Sounds like it. Call Dana Farbman for more info or email her. The number is right there for anyone to use.

Answer 8

Yes it is. Allowing a dog to have any table food can be dangerous for them. I never intentionally allow any of my dogs table food.

Answer 9

from personal experience i know that its not good to give your pet any people food a vet once told my cousin its killing the dog

Answer 10

It is true and here is a list of other human foods that will adversely affect your pet

http://www.petalia.com.au/templates/storytemplate_process.cfm?story_no=257