welshydale 22 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 My mate just rang me to say that he took his plummer dog to the vets cos,it was spewing and shitting blood first the vet tested for parvo and lepitosis both came back negative he then asked him about the dogs diet and when he told the vet he was giving the dog grapes as treats the vet reckoned that the dog won't make it til morning cos grapes releases a toxin in the gut and told him to put it down . Have anyone ever heated of this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stop.end 4,079 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 sounds like the vet just knew plummers were shit and didnt want the guy breeding another useless litter maybe 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hogdog 61 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Yes, grapes are poisonous to dogs and obviously raisins are too. It takes surprisingly few to do it as well, a small packet of raisins can kill a large dog. Best wishes to your mate and his dog. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dymented 2,220 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Grapes and Raisins can cause irreversible damage to the kidneys, possible resulting in death. Ingesting as few as 4-5 grapes or raisins can be poisonous to a 20 pound dog, though the exact toxic dose is not established. Signs of toxicity include vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased urine production (possibly leading to lack of urine production), weakness and drunken gait. Onset of signs typically occurs within 24 hours (though they can start just a few hours after consumption) Your vet may start by inducing vomiting, or the stomach might be pumped (gastric lavage). Treatment involves aggressive supportive care - particularly fluid therapy and medications. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lapin2008 1,587 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I doubt there is any truth in that. Fairly sure mine have nicked the odd grape off the kids when their backs are turned and not had any ill effects Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stop.end 4,079 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 sounds like the vet just knew plummers were shit and didnt want the guy breeding another useless litter maybe NAW IN ALL SERIOUS MATE THE VET IS RIGHT GRAPES ARE HIGHLY TOXIC FOR DOGS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welshydale 22 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thank u all I didnt believe it myself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) its true,grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs, a friend of mine whos a vet says anything over 2ozs can be fatal Edited January 16, 2012 by craigyboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lapin2008 1,587 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Fair enough you learn something new everyday. Will keep more of an eye on them when the kids have grapes in future.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest busterdog Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 sounds like the vet just knew plummers were shit and didnt want the guy breeding another useless litter maybe Brutal as usual Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest busterdog Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 what about damsons ? my terriers eat them by the dozen when they fall off my tree, i would of thought they'd be a similar thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bushing lad 114 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Ive been giving my terriers grapes for years and theire fine but ile be more careful now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacherkev 64 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 my kids have given my little whippet x bedlington grapes loads of times and hes stolen a malt loaf and eaten lot and there full of raisins and hes still ok i think i will look in to this a bit more and see what i can find out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
powderpuff girl 13 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 my bitch loves grapes shes never been ill with them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rapidjenky 97 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 i think its just advisory not to feed grapes and raisins to dogs. they are toxic but alot of dogs will get away with eating them and show no signs of ill affect. just because they show no signs of illness dosent mean there ok for them to eat. grapes contain a certain chemical which is known toxic to dogs so whether your dogs has eaten them for years with no problems or not ide say dont feed them no more. same as a few other foods like onions are pretty bad for dogs as well. i was advised to keep away from baby food with my dogs as they can contain a high amount of onion. obviously chocolate is another bad food. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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