are seedless grapes harmful for dogs/
Safe Fruits For Snack & Treats. And, I’d be remiss if I didn’t provide you with a list of fruits that are safe to give to your dogs. Fruits are great treats or snacks, and are often rich in antioxidants (good for strengthening the immune system and suppressing cancer). Copper compounds are often used in organic farming as an fungicide (fungus is one of the most common problems in commercial grape operations). Some breeds of dogs, especially the West Highland White Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, and Doberman Pinscher, tend to have a genetic predisposition and sensitivity to copper. Eating a significant quantity of grapes (32 g of grapes per kg of dog) can potentially be fatal to dogs, though not to all dogs. About 2/3 of dogs are unaffected by grapes according to a study done by the Animal Poison Control Center. One of the other major things dogs are allergic too is chocolate; go here to find out why: Why Dogs are Allergic to Chocolate. 1  Grape and Raisin Toxicity in Dogs. 2  Raisin the Alarm. 3  The Wrath of Grapes. Once you discover your dog has eaten several grapes or raisins, you should immediately: 1  Make them vomit (if they are affected by grapes, they probably will vomit anyways, but if not, make them). 2  If you have it on hand, make them eat activated charcoal. Dried grapes (a.k.a. raisins) seem to be just as fatal as their fresher counterparts to those dogs that are affected. As to why grapes and raisins are bad for some dogs, generically speaking it’s because grapes and raisins can cause rapid renal failure (kidney failure). Remember, fruit should be provided in small quantities only (too much can cause diarrhea or digestive problems), and fruits should be fed with caution for dogs with diabetes or those with metabolism issues. Also, avoid feeding “cooling” fruits (for example bananas, watermelon, cantaloupe) during the winter. The bottom line: There are many factors that determine whether dogs will be affected by grape (and raisin) toxicity. Unless you know the exact source of your grapes (and can confirm that copper compounds are not being used as a fungicide), it’s probably best to omit grapes from your dog’s diet. Max & Muffin Max & Muffin were adopted as 1-yr olds from B&B about 10 years ago They still enjoy playing with young beagles and are healthy, happy and loving life. For a long time, there’s been an ongoing debate about whether or not grapes (and raisins) are toxic to dogs.
Yes