is grapes safe?

[Flatcoatluver]

t.j loves grapes and are they compleatly safe?

[.sarah]

No, there is something in them that can lead to kidney disease. It's like chocolate though, you have to feed a lot at once for it to affect the dog.

[Vela]

Actually that isn't completely true that it's like chocolate, grapes and moreso raisins, can be toxic in different quantities depending on the dog. Some dogs can die from quite small quantities depending on the dog and if it has any underlying unknown possible problems excreting the cyanide. It is also not known if the effects are cumulative over time.

Onions, grapes/raisins, avocados, the pits of fruits (especially large ones like peach or mango pits, but even apple seeds contain small amounts of cyanide).

http://dogs.about.com/cs/disableddogs/a/poison_food.htm

[beeniesmom]

Yes, Grapes and raisins ARE TOXIC to dogs, even in small amounts.

[Flatcoatluver]

oh crap. ok yeah I fed like 6 to t.j last night thanks so much

[.sarah]

Actually that isn't completely true that it's like chocolate, grapes and moreso raisins, can be toxic in different quantities depending on the dog. Some dogs can die from quite small quantities depending on the dog and if it has any underlying unknown possible problems excreting the cyanide. It is also not known if the effects are cumulative over time.

Onions, grapes/raisins, avocados, the pits of fruits (especially large ones like peach or mango pits, but even apple seeds contain small amounts of cyanide).

http://dogs.about.com/cs/disableddogs/a/poison_food.htm

Thanks for correcting me. I don't know a whole lot about why things are poisonous to dogs, I just know what not to feed and I avoid it

[beeniesmom]

Try giving TJ apple slices!
They are good for them and they love them too usually or carrot sticks.

[k9krazee]

Baby carrots are a HUGE hit at my house