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Grapes, Raisins, Sultanas and Currants

Treat any ingestion as an emergency. There is no known safe dose and sensitivity varies between individuals.

SevereDogsCats (assumed)Ferrets

What to do right now

  1. 1.Call a veterinarian without delay
  2. 2.Record how many were eaten and when
  3. 3.Do not wait to see whether the dog seems unwell

Symptoms

  • Vomiting within hours
  • Lethargy
  • Loss of appetite
  • Reduced or absent urination
  • Abdominal pain

Details

Category
Food
Toxicity
Severe
Species affected
Dogs, Cats (assumed), Ferrets
Routes of exposure
Eaten fresh, dried or in baked goods such as fruit cake and mince pies
Urgency
Treat any ingestion as an emergency. There is no known safe dose and sensitivity varies between individuals.

Veterinary treatment

Acute kidney injury can follow. Tartaric acid is the suspected toxic agent. Treatment usually means decontamination plus 48 hours of intravenous fluids and kidney monitoring.

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