UPDATE post#13/First "real" scare with Wolfy...

[snakemama]

Eeeeek, that's not a good way to scare your mom Wolfy!!

Jasper tried to swipe a couple of raisins when I spilled some oatmeal on myself recently....I got burned because I ignored the oatmeal all over myself to lunge down and snatch the raisins out of his throat before he could swallow them. >.<

[pomtzu]

Thanks everyone. I'm trying to stay optimistic thru this, and pray that there are no hidden issues that could be detrimental to Wolfy - not now or at a later time.

Funny tho - years ago when I had my 3 Lhasas, my Mr Scooter Bad Boy, loved grapes, and whenever I was eating them, I would give him a few. Of course this was before I knew anything of a grape/raisin issue with dogs. He never had a problem because of eating them - so just maybe this whole debate is on the overly cautious side, or maybe some dogs have a sensitivity to them, but not others. Stands to reason - what makes ME sick,, isn't necessarily going to make YOU sick. But - Mr Wolfy/Mr Foodie will still have the blood work - AND NO MORE RAISINS/GRAPES - EVER. ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[chocolatepuppy]

Just seeing this! I used to give my dogs grapes all the time. Not the two I have now, but past dogs. Then they said no grapes or raisins.
I hope all is well with Wolfy.

[Karen]

Just seeing this! I used to give my dogs grapes all the time. Not the two I have now, but past dogs. Then they said no grapes or raisins.
I hope all is well with Wolfy.

Some dogs - especially larger ones, can be fine with grapes in limited quantities - my Great Uncle Mac's Border Collie, Molly, would leap to catch one 6 feet into the air. But raisins are, of course concentrated, and Wolfy, for all his fluff, has so little mass to him that it is scary!

[williamjack]

Oh this is really awesome dude.

[pomtzu]

Oh this is really awesome dude.

Perhaps I am missing the meaning behind this comment, so perhaps you could explain what is "awesome" about this thread. I speak of my little dog, and the possibility that he could have toxins in his system, caused by the ingestion of some raisins. There are folks here that happen to care about him (and me) - so unless you meant that you find Wolfy and me to be "awesome" - then perhaps it is wise to just say nothing at all. I think THAT would be pretty darn awesome.


And again - let me wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS


Feel free to check back later in the week for the results of Wolfy's blood tests, williamjack. I'm certain that the posting of that information would be considered by you, to be "really awesome dude".

[pomtzu]

Wolfy had his bloodwork done this morning, and everything looks fine - just as it should. All the levels that would have been a major concern, where perfect and in the range that they should be. His BUN was a tiny bit elevated, but Dr Annie said that could be a simple dietary protein thing and she isn't concerned with that, since everything else is good. She said we'll do a recheck in 3 or 4 months, but doesn't see any indication of problems arising further down the road.

So that was the best news I could have hoped to get. Such a fantastic Christmas present too.

Thank you all for those PT prayers, since I know from past experience, that they can work wonders. Wolfy says woof-woof (thank you) too, and wishes all of his extended PT family, a very MERRY CHRISTMAS - to all the people and their beloved pets..

[chocolatepuppy]

Some dogs - especially larger ones, can be fine with grapes in limited quantities - my Great Uncle Mac's Border Collie, Molly, would leap to catch one 6 feet into the air. But raisins are, of course concentrated, and Wolfy, for all his fluff, has so little mass to him that it is scary!

From what I've read up on this, a dogs size is not the issue. They say it can affect one dog and not another.

Say Layla (75#)might eat one grape and become very sick and Jake (40#) could eat ten and have no problem at all.

[kaycountrygal]

I just saw this thread. Of course you were concerned. I'm so glad Wolfy is ok. I've never thought about dogs and grapes or raisins but I will from now on. Have a good new year,

[pomtzu]

The Hungry Hippo tried to snatch a Tootsie Roll midgie when I dropped one on the floor yesterday. Maybe I should muzzle him????? Just kidding of course.

My son hit the nail on the head, when he said that Wolfy ACTS like a street dog that had to scavenge for his food. If I didn't know better, then I would agree - but he came from a home where he was very well treated and cared for. He just LOVES food above all else - then comes belly rubs, and then comes me.