Some dogs don’t display any unusual behaviors before finding themselves suddenly gripped by acute kidney failure. Other symptoms include decreased appetite, sudden weakness and lethargy, abdominal pain, dehydration, excessive thirst, and increased or decreased urine production. Dogs often experience vomiting or diarrhea within 24 to 48 hours of eating grapes, but how soon a dog will get sick after eating grapes also depends on your pup’s size, age, and general health. Many dogs have died from eating grapes because their owners weren’t aware the following symptoms required urgent medical care. Pet owners must educate themselves on what can happen if dogs eat grapes so they know what warning signs to look out for. What happens if my dog eats a grape? Photo: Flickr/Virginia State Parks How many grapes can dogs eat? Let’s not try to find out. If you discover your dog has eaten a grape, immediately call a veterinarian who knows his or her medical history to discuss the best course of action. The risk also varies depending on your pup’s size, age, health, and the number grapes s/he’s eaten.Ĭanines shouldn’t be noshing on raisins or grapes regardless, but ingesting a single grape won’t harm a Great Dane like it will a tiny Chihuahua. Of course, it’s hard to say exactly how many grapes will hurt a dog, because scientists don’t really understand what makes grapes (and therefore raisins) so deadly.

Grapes may be small, but the tiny fruit is so toxic for dogs that eating just one or two grapes could put your pet in serious danger. Can a single grape kill a dog? Photo: Flickr/Danny Molyneux We may not fully understand why dogs cannot eat grapes and raisins, but it’s our responsibility to keep them safe from this little-known household danger. This means keeping the fruit bowl safely out of Fido’s reach, and being prepared to take immediate action in case your pup still manages to sneak a bite. Responsible pet owners much remember that humans can eat grapes but dogs can’t - and act accordingly. Even eating a single grape could cause your pup to experience vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy - even kidney failure and death. Experts aren’t exactly sure why dogs can’t eat grapes, but grapes (and therefore raisins) are nevertheless poisonous for dogs. Grapes, for example, are one seemingly healthful snack that can send your pup straight to the emergency room. But there are some foods you should never share with your four-legged family, no matter how much they beg at the dining room table. Everything’s better when pets are around, which is why Americans are welcoming dogs and cats into their families like never before.

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