Raisins
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.
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