Can you feed dogs grapes?

Answer 1

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Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs: please read:

Grapes/Raisins
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.


Toxin
Unknown if it is a mycotoxin (produced by a fungus), pesticide, heavy metal, or a yet-unidentified toxin.

Source
Grapes and raisins.

General Information
Many dogs like raisins and grapes. They should only be given in a very limited amount on an infrequent basis, and should not be left where a dog or cat can have access to them. The unknown toxin damages the kidneys.

Toxic Dose
One known amount is 1 ounce of fruit per 2.2 pounds of body weight.

Signs
Vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, lethargy, or abdominal pain.

Immediate Action
Induce vomiting and seek veterinary attention.

Veterinary Care
General treatment: The induction of vomiting may be continued, gastric lavage is performed, and activated charcoal administered, if needed.

Supportive treatment: The animal will be monitored and treated for kidney disease/failure with fluids, diet change, and medications.

Specific treatment: Unavailable.

Answer 2

Feeding Dogs Grapes

Answer 3

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 4

Certainly not. If you do a search on the internet, you'll find numerous sites that explain the dangers of raisin and grape toxicity.

Not to say you should panic if your dog eats one two grapes, but feeding them long term can cause renal failure in dogs.

Answer 5

I wouldn't. Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs. They contain an ingredient called theobromine, which dogs can't metabolize. It can actually kill them! Theobromine is the same ingredient that is found in chocolate, which is why dogs can't eat this either. Eating a grape or two wont kill your dog -so if he has already eaten a few don't worry- but for future reference, try to keep him away from them. Many people don't know that this is bad for their dogs, and give them out as treats. However this is one of the only harmful fruits that you can really give your dog! I saw that many people who answered before tried to pass this off as a myth, but it is not. If you wont take my word for it, than please ask your vet or another professional before you feed him any (more). I really wouldn't want to see your dog hurt.



*-Just to let you know-*
Theobromine is found in:

1) Chocolate (highest concentration)

2) raisins (2nd highest concentration)

3) onions (lowest concentration)

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Green grapes are toxic to dogs in high quantities. If you choose to feed your dog grapes (which is strange to feed fruit to a carnivore, but MANY people do it, dogs seem to like it) break them in half since its a choking hazard, like giving a whole weiner to a child. It's round and about the size of his throat. Especially since dogs can't chew well.

Answer 8

NO grapes are toxic. I work at a vet clinic, and i know of dogs that have been poisoned by grapes. It probably takes a lot of them to be toxic, but i still wouldn't take a chance.

Answer 9

I am pretty sure that the vet has told us that it is not good to feed a dog grapes. I'm not completely sure. Maybe call your vet and ask for better reliability.

Answer 10

No grapes, no raisins

stick with dog treats