Grape poisoning only affects dogs
Why grapes are toxic to dogs is still feverishly researched. What is certain is that this effect is limited to dogs. Serious symptoms of intoxication, such as vomiting and stomach cramps, often occur after consumption. Fatal kidney failure occurs again and again. As scientists found, grapes and raisins are dangerous to dogs in these amounts:
- from 10 grams of grapes per kilogram of body weight
- from 3 grams of raisins per kilogram of body weight
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It follows that a dog weighing 20 kilograms is at risk from an amount of 200 grams of grapes. If he consumes 60 grams of raisins, there is a risk of life-threatening kidney failure. This also applies to grapes from your own gardenthat are completely organic groomed became. According to current knowledge, the use of pesticides has no effect on toxicity.
If in doubt, better to see the vet
Not all dog breeds are generally affected. Of course, there is still a lack of reliable knowledge on this point. So far it has been observed that one breed cheerfully devoured grapes, while the other breed showed the first symptoms of poisoning after just a few berries. If there is any suspicion, a precautionary visit to the vet is recommended.
Ideally, you don't give your dog a taste for it in the first place. In addition, grapes and raisins should always be out of the reach of your four-legged friend stored will.
Tips & Tricks
Dog owners in wine-growing regions should avoid walking through the vineyards. Even grape tester has the dreaded toxic effect on dogs. Since these residues are often used as fertilizer after grapes are pressed, your dog could nibble on them.
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