Safety guide
Is Grapes safe for dogs?
Toxic — emergency
Grapes and raisins can cause acute kidney failure in dogs.
Even a small amount of grapes or raisins can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs. The toxic compound has not been identified, which means there is no known safe amount. Small dogs are at higher risk due to body weight, but large dogs can also be fatally affected. Symptoms can appear within 24 hours.
Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Decreased urination
- Weakness
What to do immediately
- 1Call your vet or emergency animal hospital immediately — do not wait for symptoms
- 2If ingested within 2 hours and vet advises: induce vomiting with 3% hydrogen peroxide (1 tsp per 5 kg body weight)
- 3Do not wait to see if symptoms develop — kidney failure can be irreversible
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When to call your vet
Your dog has eaten any amount of grapes or raisins. This is always an emergency.
Breed considerations
Higher risk in small breeds due to body weight ratio, but all sizes are affected.
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