Food
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
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What to do right now
- 1.Call a veterinarian without delay
- 2.Record how many were eaten and when
- 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 notes and prevention
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.
Prepare the information your vet needs
- For Grapes, Raisins, Sultanas and Currants, report the exposure route: Eaten fresh, dried or in baked goods such as fruit cake and mince pies. Tell the clinic the time, possible amount and your pet's species and approximate weight.
- Photograph the packaging, ingredient list or plant if safe. Do not handle contaminated material without protection or delay the call to identify it perfectly.
- Keep other animals away from the source. An animal may appear normal before signs develop; do not wait for symptoms or calculate a home 'safe dose'.
- Follow the clinic's transport instructions. Do not give food, medicines or home remedies unless instructed, and take packaging with you if available.
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