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In the household, people like to feed fruits and other foods without giving it much thought.
But this can very quickly become dangerous. For example, the consumption of grapes can have terrible consequences for your dog.
Are grapes toxic to my dog?
Possibly yes. That grape is supposed to be poisonous for dogs is known by many people. However, not every dog reacts the same way to the fruit, because it is not yet clear exactly why grapes are bad for dogs.
Some dogs can even eat larger amounts of grapes without anything happening. However, for others, this could also end quite quickly fatal.
That is, dogs have different sensitivities accordingly. In some cases of poisoning, the cause can be as little as 9
g of grapes per kilogram of body weight.
Symptoms
My dog has nibbled unobserved from my grapes! What now? How can I tell that my four-legged friend does not tolerate grapes?
There are many different symptoms that one might notice. One of the most common signs of poisoning is vomiting, as well as diarrhea. Often there is also sluggishness, fatigue, and apathy.
The dog has trouble staying awake for long periods and loses its appetite and desire to play. Low urine production and even kidney failure may also occur. High levels of calcium, urea, phosphorus, and creatinine are also found in the blood. So, in the worst case, the consumption of grapes in dogs ends fatally.
What to do?
Even if none of the above symptoms have appeared yet, the veterinarian should at least be contacted. Report the current situation and get advice.
At the latest when your dog displays the first symptoms of poisoning, the veterinarian should be consulted. It is best to do this as early as possible so that treatment can begin early.
Depending on the severity of the poisoning and intolerance, the procedure differs. Often inducing vomiting is useful if ingestion of the grapes was only a few hours ago.
In addition, many doctors use activated charcoal because it binds to the fruit. After the examination, respectively treatment, the health status of the dog should nevertheless continue to be observed.
Raisins
Often the question about raisins comes up. If grapes are poisonous, can my dog eat raisins?
Unfortunately, no. Since raisins are dried grapes, the risk of poisoning increases. Some sources even speak of danger from 2.8g of raisins per kilogram of body weight. The toxic substance is said to be even more concentrated in them. The symptoms coincide.
Watch out: Poisoning by grapes can also occur in other animals. It is known through studies that cats and ferrets also show symptoms similar to those of dogs. In these species, it can also be fatal. Therefore, caution is advised.
If you are not 100% sure whether your dog can tolerate grapes, it is better to avoid them. There are plenty of tasty alternatives you can fall back on!
From which fruits are my dog allowed to snack at all?
Fruits are healthy! Many masters and mistresses are aware of this. As a supplement to the main diet, fruits are the perfect source of vitamins. However, only some are tolerable for dogs. Very popular fruits are apples and bananas. Almost everyone has them at home and they are the perfect snack in between meals. For humans and dogs.
In the summer, watermelon is highly recommended. This contains almost only water and tastes very fresh in addition. Strawberries are also harmless and taste good to almost every dog. Apricots and plums, of course, pitted, can also be fed with pleasure.
With fruits, however, you should never overdo it, because they contain a lot of fructose. It can also lead to obesity and diabetes. However, now and then a few pieces do not hurt any dog.