Why would grapes be bad for dogs?

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) conducted a review of all related cases in its database. Veterinary toxicologists found that all of the companion canines developed vomiting within six hours of ingestion; the estimated amounts of grapes or raisins eaten ranged from nine ounces to two pounds. Other commonly reported signs included diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy and abdominal pain, and all of the dogs developed evidence of kidney disfunction. Adds APCC's Charlotte Means, DVM, "Whether the ingested grapes were purchased fresh from grocery stores or grown in private yards didn't seem to matter, nor did the brand eaten." Clinical signs lasted for several days--sometimes even weeks. And after aggressive treatment, which included intravenous fluids and medications, half of the dogs recovered, while the others died or had to be euthanized.

At present, the exact role of grapes or raisins in these cases--what exactly is the toxic component--is still unclear. But a dog who has ingested large amounts can now be diagnosed and treated successfully. The first line of defense is decontamination, and the canine should be hospitalized and placed on IV fluids. If the blood work appears normal after three days, it's unlikely that kidney failure will occur; if there is evidence of renal failure, more aggressive treatment--including fluids, medication and possibly dialysis--is called for.

So don't do it! You wouldn't eat dog food, so don't give your dog human food unless you want to slowly torture or even kill him.

Don't feed your dog grapes and raisins!! That is not natural for them to eat.

Go to: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/protect_your_pet... find a list of foods not good for pets.

Sometimes grapes or raisins cause damage to a dog's kidneys. It does not happen very often, but when it does happen it almost always causes the dog to die. So don't take the chance. Dogs can eat most other fruits and vegies, except onions. Just give it in moderation.

i used to feed them to my dogs (3) but a new study shows that grapes and raisins cause kidney failure---------I can't be sure what they said as to how it works I just remember an article in the paper about 5 mths. ago so I stopped feeding them to my dogs who liked them alot too!

Grapes have the same type of naturally-occuring chemical that makes chocolate posionous to dogs.

ive heard you can give them a few every now and then but not to many because somehow its toxic or releases some kind of toxin when they eat alot of them

because they might eat the grape stick!

"you are what you eat"

who would ever want to be a grape..?