HELP! My puppy could be in trouble :S?

Question

I caught him chewing on a raisin. I know grapes and raisins are bad for dogs, so should I be looking out for any weird behavior or anything? I'm so nervous.

Answer 1

One raisin isn't likely to do any harm. Some breeds are affected more by the toxins in raisins, (Labs and Goldnens) but the trouble is usually seen after consuming several, or a bunch of grapes..The problem is even connected to certain vines, and not all cause the kidney failure..but recently they have found that just certain vines do..So, not to worry, and just keep raisins/grapes away from your friend in the future..

Answer 2

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.
Although it is not known what component of the grapes or raisins causes renal failure in dogs, certain possibilities have been ruled out, including various pesticides, some heavy metals such as zinc and lead, and fungal contaminants. That dogs react in this fashion to both commercially-produced grapes and those grown informally in their owners' back yards indicates the likely culprit has nothing to do with the growing or cultivation process but is instead basic to grapes themselves.

In other words, all grapes are potentially dangerous to dogs — both grapes in the plump, "just picked" form and as their dried counterparts, raisins, and regardless of whether they came from the store or off the neighbor's vine. Don't feed your dog grapes or raisins, and don't leave these foodstuffs out where he could help himself to them.

This is not to say you need live in fear of your pooch's keeling over dead if he swallows a grape or two. However, if he downs a handful of grapes or even a smaller amount of raisins, get him to your veterinarian right away. Aggressive treatment with intravenous fluids and close monitoring are his best chance for survival.

Grapes and raisins aren't the only people foods known to be dangerous to man's best friend. Chocolate and cocoa can prove deadly to them, as can onions and macadamia nuts.

Answer 3

Take a deep breath. One raisin won't hurt him at all. It's when they eat like a whole small box of raisin that trouble starts.

Answer 4

No need to worry, one little raisin won't do any damage. My dog eats grapes all the time and she loves them, and I have never noticed any harmful side effects.

Answer 5

He'll be fine. One raisin won't hurt, neither would a small box. I'd only worry if he ate a cup full.

Answer 6

One raisin shouldn't hurt a puppy at all.

Answer 7

No one raisin shouldn't hurt, but make sure he doesn't have any more access to them.

Answer 8

one raisin won't hurt him. Things you should look for is vomiting and diarrhea if he had ate more than that.

Answer 9

he was chewing on a rasin he should be fine are you sure he only had one puppies do the darndest things if he starts acting off call the vet immediately

Answer 10

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