Raisins

Q: Can dogs eat Raisins? — DogToxic

Toxic: Never — highly concentrated kidney toxin. Raisins are dried grapes and contain the same unknown toxin in a much more concentrated form. As few as 6 raisins have caused acute kidney failure in a small dog. The mechanism is not fully understood, but the outcome can be fatal. Currants carry the same risk.

Q: Symptoms to watch for

vomiting within hours, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, little or no urine production

Toxic

Verdict

Never — highly concentrated kidney toxin.

Toxic principle: unknown toxin

Source: ASPCA

Verdict

Raisins are dried grapes and contain the same unknown toxin in a much more concentrated form. As few as 6 raisins have caused acute kidney failure in a small dog. The mechanism is not fully understood, but the outcome can be fatal. Currants carry the same risk.

Symptoms to watch for

• vomiting within hours
• diarrhea
• lethargy
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• little or no urine production

What to do

Emergency — call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately. Raisins are often hidden in cereals, trail mix, cookies, and baked goods — check the ingredient list.

📞 US ASPCA Animal Poison Control: 888-426-4435

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