So I was snacking on some grapes earlier, and my dog was staring at me like I owed him a bite. I know some human foods are bad for dogs, but I wasn’t sure about grapes. Looked it up, and apparently, they’re super toxic?? Like, even one can be deadly? That seems crazy. Anyone else heard of this?
Yeah, I read about this a while back. The weird part is, no one knows exactly what in grapes makes them toxic, but they can cause kidney failure.
Sloan said:
Yeah, I read about this a while back. The weird part is, no one knows exactly what in grapes makes them toxic, but they can cause kidney failure.
Wait, kidney failure?? Even from one grape? That’s wild.
Sloan said:
Yeah, I read about this a while back. The weird part is, no one knows exactly what in grapes makes them toxic, but they can cause kidney failure.
Yeah, even a small amount can be deadly for some dogs. No safe number at all.
My cousin’s dog stole a few raisins off the table once, and they had to rush him to the vet. They made him throw up and gave him fluids to flush everything out. He was lucky.
Noel said:
My cousin’s dog stole a few raisins off the table once, and they had to rush him to the vet. They made him throw up and gave him fluids to flush everything out. He was lucky.
Damn, that’s scary. Did they have to do anything else?
Noel said:
My cousin’s dog stole a few raisins off the table once, and they had to rush him to the vet. They made him throw up and gave him fluids to flush everything out. He was lucky.
Mostly IV fluids and meds to help with symptoms. It’s all about acting fast. The sooner they get treated, the better.
Just keep anything grape-related away from dogs. Juice, jelly, jam… all of it. Not worth the risk.
Riley said:
Just keep anything grape-related away from dogs. Juice, jelly, jam… all of it. Not worth the risk.
Wait, jelly too? I thought it was just the raw fruit.
Riley said:
Just keep anything grape-related away from dogs. Juice, jelly, jam… all of it. Not worth the risk.
Yeah, anything made from grapes can have the same toxic effects. Even dried raisins.
Does anyone know the signs to watch for if a dog eats grapes?
Ode said:
Does anyone know the signs to watch for if a dog eats grapes?
Yep—vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, no appetite, bad breath, even seizures in serious cases. Can also mess with their kidneys, so they might drink more or barely pee at all.
Ode said:
Does anyone know the signs to watch for if a dog eats grapes?
Damn, good to know. Gonna make sure my dog never gets near them.