Toxicity of grapes/raisins in dogs (vet, aggressive, stomach, diarrhea)
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I had been giving our dog a frozen piece of bread occasionally as a treat, and without thinking about it, yesterday I gave her a couple of pieces of cinnamon raisin bread. My wife saw her finishing up the bread, then reminded me about the raisins. So I totally freaked out and started looking up info on the net. There isn't a ton of info, and some of it is quiet contradictory. The websites I ran across that gave specific guidelines as to what might be toxic suggested that around 4 ounces would be concerning for my dog's size. The bread couldn't have had more than about 8-10 raisins per slice, so Nikki probably had at the most half an ounce, but probably less than that. It has been well over 12 hours and she is eating and drinking very normal. Should I still be worried? Or just keep a close watch on her for any potential symptoms arising?
I didn't sleep to well last night as I felt so horribly irresponsible. I knew raisins were not good for dogs, but it just slipped my mind with it being IN the bread. I really hope Nikki is totally okay. Any input would be appreciated.
I had been giving our dog a frozen piece of bread occasionally as a treat, and without thinking about it, yesterday I gave her a couple of pieces of cinnamon raisin bread. My wife saw her finishing up the bread, then reminded me about the raisins. So I totally freaked out and started looking up info on the net. There isn't a ton of info, and some of it is quiet contradictory. The websites I ran across that gave specific guidelines as to what might be toxic suggested that around 4 ounces would be concerning for my dog's size. The bread couldn't have had more than about 8-10 raisins per slice, so Nikki probably had at the most half an ounce, but probably less than that. It has been well over 12 hours and she is eating and drinking very normal. Should I still be worried? Or just keep a close watch on her for any potential symptoms arising?
I didn't sleep to well last night as I felt so horribly irresponsible. I knew raisins were not good for dogs, but it just slipped my mind with it being IN the bread. I really hope Nikki is totally okay. Any input would be appreciated.
I made the long drive home for lunch today to check on her and make sure all is well. She is acting 100% normal and eating and drinking as normal. Its been over 18 hours now, so I think she is going to be fine, although I'll keep a close watch for another day or 2 to be safe.
Here is an article that I wrote about this. No ownership issues here.
Raisin & Grape Toxicity
Is your dog a chow hound? Mine sure is! One of her favorite treats is raisins.
In the last few years there has been much concern over raisin & grape poisoning in dogs. There are many inconsistencies in the numbers emerging from the research into this dangerous situation. Largely, those inconsistencies involve the amount of raisins or grapes that a dog can ingest before poisoning occurs. As little as 7 or up to 1 ounce per 2.2 pounds of body weight and the research continues to refine these numbers.
Clinical symptoms of raisin/grape poisoning are vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, lethargy, and abdominal pain. Onset of symptoms generally begins to appear within a few hours of ingestion. It is very important to seek veterinary care immediately if you suspect this type of poisoning, as renal failure (kidney failure) begins as quickly as 24 hours from ingestion.
Typically, chunks of the raisin or grape will be visible in the vomit or diarrhea. It is suggested to induce vomiting if you see this. 2 teaspoons of Hydrogen Peroxide administered orally will induce vomiting.
Your vet will aggressively treat this with any combination of: continued induced vomiting, gastric lavage (stomach pumping), orally introduced activated charcoal, and IV fluids.
Knowing all of this, should you panic if Fifi or Fido steals a raisin or grape that you have dropped on the floor? No, you should not. If, however, your dog eats a few please seek veterinary attention immediately.
My dog, much to her dismay, only gets 1 carob covered raisin every 3 days.
I don't think cinnamon is bad. I have a recipe book which is dog friendly, and cinnamon is used in it.
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