Question:
I just came home to find that my 65 pound shepherd and 9 pound pom ate a bunch of grapes (the bag of them that you get at a supermarket)

Anyone have any idea how sick they're going to get? I imagine the shepherd got most of them down, and not the pom......


Answer:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/grapeandraisin.htm

If your dog has ingested large quantities of raisins or grapes, (s)he will immediately begin to vomit repeatedly, and will become extremely hyperactive and jittery. After about 24 hours, the dog will become lethargic and depressed. (S)he may experience abdominal pain and may stop urinating, drinking, and/or eating. (S)he will also become dehydrated. Both his/her vomit and feces will contain partially digested raisins or grapes. His/her breathing may become irregular, and (s)he will also become hypercalcemic (high calcium concentrations) and hyperphosphosphatemic

Ultimately, without treatment, the dog will go into renal (kidney) failure, and may die a horrible very painful death. Of the 10 reported cases, only 5 dogs survived, & these only with early, aggressive, & long-term treatment

However, if you suspect your dog has eaten a large amount of raisins or grapes, take your dog to a veterinarian immediately, and have them contact the Animal Poison Control Center for assistance. Have your veterinarian initiate decontamination measures, and administer fluids and/or dialysis to assist/restart the dog’s kidneys. Be aware that initially your veterinarian may suspect rat poison as the above symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of rat poison.

The APCC is still unable to determine the cause of renal (kidney) failure. Possibilities include 1) an agent in grapes and raisins themselves; 2) fungicides, herbicides, or pesticides contamination; 3) heavy metals; 4) high amounts of Vitamin D; or 5) fungus or mold contamination.

Information on raisin and grape toxicity is still very new; therefore, your veterinarian and fellow dog owners may not yet be aware of the danger. Please pass on this information to every dog owner, veterinarian, rescue group, breeder, newsletter, listserve, and pet food store you can.

For more information about grapes and raisin toxicity and/or all substances toxic to dogs and other animals, please see the ASCPA Animal Poison Control Center Website at: http://www.napcc.aspca.org

If you suspect your dog has ingested any poisonous substance, please CALL the APCC at 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435) immediately.


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Thank you Ninja. I'm especially worried about the little guy!!


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OMG, I didn't know grapes were bad, I'll give Zena one or two when we're having some, she likes them.....will just a couple hurt her?


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We induced vomiting an hour and a half after ingesting. A lot of mostly whole grapes came out of them, then they were rushed to the vet. They stayed there overnight on IV's, charocal and getting bloodtests. The vet calls us today to tell us how they are doing and if they can go home today.


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Sending all good wishes your way! Keep us posted


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Wow, I didn't think grapes would do that to a dog. I haven't gave my dogs any so I wouldn't know. But I hope your dogs get well!


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Did the vet call yet????


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lucy will mutilate them but won't eat them...she does terrible things though...and leaves a terribly sticky vile mess..but i don't think she ever ingests it..just licks, bites, slobbers, spits, and well, it's gross lol...we don't give them to her on purpose, but if one of the kids drops one it's like it knows a secret and she'll get the truth no matter what!


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Im glad they are doing well thanks for the update!