Grapes may be one of people’s favorite fruit-based snacks, but they are not a safe snack for our pets. While grapes don’t cause humans any harm, they can cause acute kidney failure in dogs, and even possibly in cats. Despite recent research, the exact agent in grapes that causes the toxicity is still unknown. It was previously thought that perhaps something related to pesticides or heavy metals in grapes was causing the problem, but that hypothesis has since been disproven. Current theories suggest that the fleshy portion of the grape, rather than the seed, is the toxic culprit. Thompson seedless grapes, the common green ones from the supermarket, statistically seem to create the highest number of problems in animals — however, this could just be because that variety of grape is the most commonly purchased. Other products made from real grapes, such as raisins, grape juice and grape jelly, have also shown to cause problems. And heated and fermented grape products, like those used in baked cookies and cakes with raisins, can also be toxic to pets. One notable exception is grape seed extract, which is found in some pet products and synthetic grape-flavored medications, and is not currently thought to be a pet hazard.
One of the most frustrating things for owners is just how small an amount of grape ingestion can be toxic. I have had people tell me, “Well, he only ate 2 or 3 grapes,” or “Well, he got into some trail mix with raisins, but there weren’t many in it.” Unfortunately, any known grape ingestion — regardless of the amount — could potentially cause a problem.
People also tell me, “I have been giving my pet grapes for years without a problem.” Regardless of what you may have given your pet in the past, that doesn’t ensure that your pooch won’t react badly to grapes in the future. In fact, some dogs that have eaten grapes in the past with no signs of toxicity ultimately may run into trouble with them. The consequences of grape toxicity can be severe, so why take the risk? To avoid these kinds of problems, we highly recommend not giving your pet grapes in any amount.
Like many other products that are toxic to animals, your pet may appear normal for up to 24 hours after they eat grapes or a grape product. Within 24 hours or so, you might start seeing them not wanting to eat, vomiting, acting like their abdomen is in pain or experiencing diarrhea. Within 48 hours after ingestion, they can start experiencing more serious problems, such as showing a decrease in the amount of urine they produce — or not producing urine at all. These are some of the signs of acute kidney failure.
And just like any toxicity, early treatment is the key. If you suspect your pet has eaten grapes, raisins or products containing them, bring your pet to Greenbrier Emergency Animal Hospital or to your regular vet as quickly as possible. Grapes can sit in the stomach for hours after being ingested, so your vet will most likely give your pet an injection to make them vomit. They may also be given what is known as activated charcoal to help bind up any additional grape products in the GI tract. Your pet will also likely be placed on intravenous fluids for 48 hours and have their kidney function checked daily for 72 hours via a blood test. The prognosis of any given case usually corresponds with how soon you realize that your pet has eaten the grapes — and how fast you react to get them the proper treatment.
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Angelica says
What happens if my dog eats grape jelly? He only had one lick of it, and i dinnt see anything on his tounge. Im really worried about him. we only just got him anyway. After i read this i just got more worried. Im keep telling my mom that dogs cant eat grapes, and he wont be okay, but she says the internet is a lie and hes gonna be okay. My mom knows nothing about dogs! Only the fact that it exists. Im the only one who ever had a dog. i know that dogs cant eat grapes and i want to bring him to the vet, but I cant drive, IM ONLY TEN! I made him drink lots of water, and told everyone in my house but nobody will litsen to me! Im the only one who cares about him and really want to help him, but my parents wont litsen! what sould i do? HELP ME! PLEASE! :'(
Dr. Stewart says
Angelica, you are right to be concerned about grapes, and although there are people who lie on the internet, there are also good sites to visit for information. I would NOT be overly concerned with a lick of grape jelly from your dog. I think there is more sugar and filler in most jelly to not be concerned about a lick. If your dog ate a whole jar of grape jelly, I would be worried. You were totally correct in encouraging the dog to drink more water and telling your family about the risks of grapes and dogs (and raisins.) Please keep up the good work, and continue to read these blogs and listen to the pod casts for more dog information. You can let your mom read too if she is interested in learning about your family pet! Good luck with your new dog and great comment!
Dave roberge says
My puppy ate ten grapes ….he didn’t vomit ….he got dirrehea and was peeing frequent and was lethargic but he was slowly back to his normal self ….his poop is starting to be solid again …and he’s peeing lots but at times peeing and not much coming out should I still be concerned ? Should it still be a vet visit ?
Dr. Stewart says
YES! Read the blog. Check his kidneys they sound like there might be a problem.
Kaden Taylor says
My 7 pound dog ate half a grape. Is she going to be ok??
Dr. Stewart says
Hard to tell with such a small dog. I would make her vomit and have her checked by your vet. It is likely ok, but she is very small.
Sara says
My dog is ten pounds and a puppy and she ate three grapes I have her hydrogen peroxide but she didn’t throw up idk what else to do
Dr. Stewart says
Got to a vet, that can be a toxic dose for sure. If you can not get to a vet right away, go as soon as possible. Good luck.
Adam says
My 100 pound German Shepherd ate 1 grape and I’m very concerned will he be okay because of his weight and size my mom said he will be okay
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blog and replies. I have answered this multiple times…. (maybe 20?)
Nina says
Hello
My 25+lb dog had a few tablespoons of beef stew gravy made with 1/2 beef broth & 1/2 red wine. Should I be concerned regarding grape toxicity?
Am I being ridiculous?
Dr. Stewart says
Not an issue I would 99% guess.
Ashley says
My 17 pound dog ate a grape. I researched on dogs eating grapes and it comes to become toxic to them. I contacted a parent as soon as I found out which was about 10 min after he consumed a grape. We then called the nearest vet and was told to do the hydrogen peroxide method. We did the method and he threw up the grape the grape skin was shown in the puke. I am worried about if he will be okay? it’s currently the day if I keep checking and noticed he hasn’t eaten since then. Please reply as soon as possible! Thank you for your time.
... says
My 1 and a half yr old cocker pancakes ate 3 grapes and seemed to be fine but I’m still scared that he might be ill what shall I do
Dr. Stewart says
He will be fine
Helena says
My dog is about 4kg and he ate one grape with no skin. There are no symptoms of kidney failure but im still scared.
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments. Get him tested.
Dog lover says
Did your dog live through that? If not that is very sad sorry for you r loss
Doglover says
Hi, my 18 pound poodle ate about a quarter of a red grape that fell on the floor earlier. I am panicking do you think she will be fine? She does not have any symptoms yet she ate her food bowl before bed and drank.. the closest vet open at night is over 2hours away I am trying to wait until the morning to call my vet!
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blog and other comments, she will be fine.
Claire says
My dog ate one grape last night and she is about 15 pounds but she is more calm then normal, I don’t know what to do, I am only 12 and I can’t do anything, how do I know if she is alright???
Dr. Stewart says
SHe should be fine…but have your parents take her to the vet in 1-2 days to be checked. I would imagine she will be ok.
Toktam says
Hi
My dog is a mix Terrier about 13 pounds and about one hour ago she ate 2 green grape. I searched online and I’m terrified not know what to do. I can’t take her to vet now. Will she be ok?
Dr. Stewart says
If you can not take her to a vet then either make her vomit or hope for the the best. There is nothing I can do from here. The dose for grapes varies and she will probably be ok, but you never know. Read the blog and watch for clinical signs.
sher says
My husky bella (47lbs) ate one grape about 2 days she got diarrhea earlier today . im only 13 and i cant take her the vet . should i be worry?
Dr. Stewart says
Sorry to hear that. Usually one grape is not enough, but usually they do not get just one. Make sure it was only one grape and monitor her. If she keeps having diarrhea or getting sick you need to get her to a vet somehow. I would be worried that she got more grapes, but if it was only one then she will be fine.
Michael says
My 15lbs mixed terrier just had a small amount of grape jelly from an uncrustable snandwich. Will he be ok? It was like a thin layer of grape and bread.
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments. I answer this about 30 times. No problems.
Ciarrah says
umm idk how to do this but my 30 pound cavoodle ate 3 grapes last night, he hasnt thrown up and he is relaxed and grumpy as usual but i dont know what the dangerous dose for a 30 pound dog is it only shows up for 10-20 pound dogs please help im worried
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog. See a vet for kidney tests in a day or so that is inside the worrisome dose.
Jayci says
My dog is about 5-6 month old pit bull, my cousin dropped one grape and she ate it will she be ok, she weights about 25lbs
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments.
Ashley says
My dog ate a grape a while ago and I was worried so I researched and it comes out it’s toxic. I informed a parent and he called a vet and was told about the hydrogen peroxide. He threw up and we saw the grape skin. I am just worried if he will be okay. Will he be okay when I check on him tomorrow? Please reply back!
Dr. Stewart says
Yes, he will be fine.
Emily says
Hi my dog is 70 pounds and ate about 3 grapes. He vomited several hours later. That was the only symptom but should we be concerned and take him to the vet?
Dr. Stewart says
He will likely be fine and vomited them up.
Ruby says
My friend called me saying his dog just ate two grapes. She is 14 pounds. I told him to tell his parents, but they will not believe him! How can I help?! If I can’t, what do we do to convince them? I can’t drive and I am not at his house, after all.
Dr. Stewart says
Give them this blog post address? I really can not help convince your friend’s parents.
Emily says
My 95 lbs dog had one grape, should I be worried? I fed it to her unknowingly and now I’m a little worried, but I’m 90% sure she’ll be fine. I just want a second opinion from a professional to be sure.
Dr. Stewart says
READ THE BLOG AND THE 20+ TIMES I HAVE ANSWERED THIS.
Ella says
My 40 pound dog, and my 60 pound dog both ate 1 grape. Will they be okay? Based on the other comments I thought they will but I just want to be safe.
Dr. Stewart says
REad the blogs and the comments!!! They are ok.
Kat says
My dog chewed one raisin and I managed to get it out of his mouth whole, thankfully it was stuck in his teeth – should I be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments.
avi says
My dog just ate 1 and a half grapes and i just found out grapes are toxic for them! 🙁 but i gave her milk immediately. Is she gonna be okay? Please answer, im really concern.
Dr. Stewart says
No idea how big your dog is? A big dog this will be fine. A 2 lb tiny dog this might be an issue. The milk did nothing to help if anything might have given the dog diarrhea. Usually this is not enough to hurt a dog.
Araena says
My Pitbull is 90lbs had 6 greaps should I be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
Yes, read the blog
Chris Georgia says
Why don’t you answer this same way for those that have asked about large dogs weighing 75+ pounds instead of slamming them about how many times you’ve answered the same question for others with small dogs? It’s happened several times.
Dr. Stewart says
I think I have answered the question about 30 times? Large and small? The doses are different and the size matters…..besides this is free advice and people keep asking the SAME question.
Monica says
Dr Stewart, I have a 43lb, 8 month old lab that we just rescued.. I bought green grapes this evening and I washes a bunch of them and placed them in a bowel.
I noticed Rock was no where near to be seen and as I walked into the living room I saw him chewing on something and opened his mouth and pulled out a half of grape. I didn’t realize they were poisonous and gave it back to him to eat.
It was one small grape. Since them I have taken him for a walk, he ate his food, and did his duties as usual. Its 9:00 pm and he is sleeping. Now I read alot about what to do. But I am not sure what to do he seems fine ?
he goes to the vet tomorrow for a booster shot. Should I have her run blood work, I usually take him out during the night at least once or twice and I will watch him closely. His poo was soft this evening but its like that once or twice a day anyway?
can you offer some advice, please …
thank you..
Dr. Stewart says
You can have his blood checked if you think he got more than a few grapes. One grape should not bother a large dog like that. Just watch for the signs I talk about in the blog. Blood work will not be abnormal for 48-72 hours if he is poisoned by the grapes anyway. Good luck
Toni says
I have a chihuahua and she licked a grape that was in half
Do you think she will be ok??
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and the questions. Answered there….. yes.
Korey says
Dr Stewart I’m a vet tech student my dog ate 2 small grapes found them in her vomit I did not feed them to her and my parents claim they did not either hmm I do not eat them…. shes 10 lbs she is puking we have been up all night she was acting all hyper playing barking then the pacing began and her wanting me to rub her then she started to vomit we have had about 3 bouts in 5 hours
Dr. Stewart says
You are a vet tech student?? Go to the the ER…. 3 bouts of vomiting in 5 hours and grapes in her vomit? AND only 10 pounds? Why are you not taking care of her? You are a tech student and know how serious this can be. Please get her fluids, anti nausea medications, and check on her blood and on the grapes?
gurung says
hi i have a gsd about 2 and half years old.
i gave him 3 grapes without knowingly, is it gonna be fine ?
Dr. Stewart says
Probably, but you never know. Have his kidneys checked in 3-4 days.
Brent says
My girlfriend ate grapes, all
Of them. And my dogs just watched her. Are they going to be ok?
Sacs says
💀
Private says
My dog won’t eat his dog food inless I feed it to him from my hand
Aries says
My 100 pound Australian Shepard ate 2 grapes when I dropped them on the floor,what should I do?
Dr. Stewart says
It will probably be ok. But….100lb Australian Shepard does not sound right?, and are you sure there were only 2? Call your vet tomorrow to discuss follow up tests if needed and look for the symptoms described in the blog.
Kristen says
Hello,
I have a 60lb boxer that ate 4 grapes. Do you think he will be ok since he’s a larger dog?
Thank you,
Kris
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments. He needs to see a vet.
mikayla says
My 11 year old lab ate 5 or more grapes and she’s only 60-65 lbs. I am afraid this is going to affect her, what do i do??
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments. Its all there.
kristina says
hi, my dog is a cocker poo and weighs about 8kg, he ate them 3 days ago and i have montered him closely and he has no sign of anything wrong, should he be ok?
Dr. Stewart says
You can have his blood checked but otherwise keep watching for symptoms…they can take upto a week to see.
Hmoore says
Hi my beagle ate five grapes I gave him peroxide after I realized it about an hour had gone by before I gave Him hydrogen peroxide he did throw up twice I’m not sure if there was grapes in the throw up or not he is drinking fine and acting fine said he go to the vet
Dr. Stewart says
go to the vet, yes and get fluids.
Nott says
I think you are wrong. Have you personally seen grape toxicity in a dog. There are no studies on this. Why have there been none my dofe eats grapes all the time never had a problem. My last one lived to be 18 years old. Theory debunked.
Dr. Stewart says
Yes, I have personally seen MANY cases of grape toxicity including a death due to renal failure. I would say your massive experiment with a population (n value) of 1 (your dog) is much more accurate than the ASPCA poison control, Pet Poison hotline or every vet school in the united states. Keep up the great research and let me know when it is published. Even SNOPES confirmed this is true (a simple google search will give you all the data you need), because people like you keep questioning it. Ps: I hesitate to ask you about vaccines…?
Lisa McFarland says
I wouldn’t use SNOPES as a reliable source. They aren’t some magical all-knowing entity. I have found several items I know for a fact to be untrue.
Kerry Stenke says
I feel bad for you having to answer these comments.
Dr. Stewart says
Ha…thanks? Some are great, some are……
Cindy says
My 12 pound pomerain died a week after eating 2 or 3 grapes. I didn’t know they were toxic.
Dr. Stewart says
So sorry to hear that.
Ashley says
Cindy I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just wondered if your dog had any symptoms that there was an issue prior to her passing ?
Animal lover81 says
That was very sweet of you. Your reply to that young girl was extremely nice and I just had to say that you made my day and thank you for your compassion and love of animals. It’s nice to know that their is still good people in this world. Have a wonderful day.
Dr. Stewart says
Thanks!
Shereen says
My dog ate 6 grapes but he didnt vomit and didnt have diareaha, its been 2 days, should i WORRY??
Dr. Stewart says
Depends how big he is and I woul dhave him checked in 2 days for renal symptoms.
Andrew says
YES
Ray Helm says
I have a large Shepard rodesian ridgeback mix dog and my daughter just accidently gave him about 10 or so grapes? I don’t have money to take him to the vet. What do I do it’s been about 10 minutes since she gave it to him.
Dr. Stewart says
make him vomit. Read the blog.
dana says
How do you make a dog vomit?
Dr. Stewart says
Bring it to the vet for the safe way or hydrogen peroxide 5ml for the unsafe way.
Christopher says
my dog almost ate half of a Welch’s grape popsicle that accidentally dropped on the floor should I take my dog to the vet
Dr. Stewart says
Probably no need, but it depends on how big the dog is and how much real grape juice is in there. Very unlikely to be an issue.
Kierra says
My dog is a australian shepherd lab mix not a mutt I thought she was but she ate 2 grapes and I can’t give her peroxide so I don’t know what to do she is 8 and I don’t know how much she weighs or anything I need help I’m 11 I love my dog please give me remedies
Dr. Stewart says
She will be fine.
Kenzie J says
my 8 month 10 pound chihuahua drank some grape juice! i’m very concerned. she has been normal but i’m afraid it will hurt her!!
Dr. Stewart says
Most grape juice has very little grape. I would watch for symptoms and maybe get the dog checked in 3-5 days from your local vet. My guess is that she will be totally fine.
Thor says
Hey my dog ate a quarter of my pbj should I kill her? Or will she be ok.
Dr. Stewart says
You should not kill her. Read the 100 other questions that asked that. She will be fine.
Rebekah Rowe says
My small poodle mix dog ate a pb and j sandwitch it was only a small bit but i am really worried. Should i take her to the vet?
Dr. Stewart says
She should be fine. There is very little grape in there. Watch for severe stomach upset though. That is pretty rich with a lot of fat and sugar.
Pete says
I’m worried I gave my dog too much hydrogen peroxide. How much is too much for a 80 pound Boxer Pit?
Dr. Stewart says
Hard to tell. The risk is seriously upset GI tract and aspiration pneumonia. Usually 5ml (tea spoon) once or twice is enough/ too much.
lane says
My 70lb aussie and her brother (65lb) both ate one grape, will everything be okay?
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blog and comments. I answer this like 30 times. Yes they will likely be fine.
Angel says
My 5 pound kitten bit a small hole in a red seedless grape that fell on the floor. it shouldnt affect her but i just want clarification
Dr. Stewart says
It will likely be fine. But you might want to get her kidneys checked in a few days to be certain.
Renee says
My dog ate a very small grape today before i could get it from him wat should i do?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments……
Sam says
My dog is 40 pounds and ate I think 5 grapes. I freaked out and called the vet. She said to get him to throw up. I gave him peroxide and he threw up, I’m pretty sure everything. I acted fast and he seems normal should I still take him to be seen?
Dr. Stewart says
Follow up with your vet…. we suggest more action if you are not 100% sure of the number that came up, or not if you are sure. I would ask your vet what they think, they have been involved thus far and should give their advice. Read the blog, he will look normal for a few days so that is not a test of his health.
Heather says
How long after a suspected grape ingestion would you say a puppy/dog would be in the clear from adverse health concerns?…(eg: “if asymptomatic for x amount of days” most likely there is no more danger of toxicity)
Dr. Stewart says
3-5 days
Sara Misrati says
My dog ate a pastry size carrot cake not sure if it had rasins or not acting normal and peeing. Should I be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
Seriously? How can anyone answer this.
Rylee says
Hey so my dog licked some of my grape crush will he be ok?
Dr. Stewart says
yes
Vivi Velasco says
I was concerned but unsure if my shih poo dog ate a grape off the floor, more 2 to 3 hrs later I looked up that I can induce vomiting with teaspoon hydrogen peroxide, she threw up minutes later and confirmed she did because I saw 2 small pieces of the grape peel in her vomit. I don’t have money to pay for her vet or wait until Monday for help. What else can I do to insure my dog doesn’t go into kidney failure?
Dr. Stewart says
She will be fine
Alli says
Hi I have an 11 pound aussiepoo and a grape fell on the floor and he swallowed it before I could get it back… I figured he would be okay since he’s eaten stuff before that is harmful to dogs like chocolate and was fine but after reading the posts I’m really worried.
Dr. Stewart says
READ THE BLOG AND COMMENTS, he will be fine
Dulce says
I gave my 8 week old puppy two green grapes thought they were good for her then had the urge to check online if they were good for her and panicked immediately. I induced vomiting with 1 tsp of hydrogen peroxide right away I didn’t even wait 15 minutes after consumption and she vomited everywhere. She pooped regularly twice right after. I gave her a burnt toast to remove some of the toxins. She seems normal, never got diarrhea, and urinates just like before. I wish I could take her to her vet but I’m broke right now 🙁 it’s been 2 days since this happened should I be concern ? Help please
Dr. Stewart says
There is nothing you can do without going to a vet so I’m not sure what I can advise. If she is acting ok after 2 days you are most likely in the clear. Making the puppy vomit was probably the best thing, and might have saved her life.
Private says
When your dog has ANYTHING with grapes in it, make him drink hydrogen peroxide and 10-15 minutes later, have him eat some grass and he will puke inbetween 10-15 minutes.
Dr. Stewart says
One tea spoon of peroxide will do the trick.
Kierra says
My do I’m a mutt dog breed and I was eating grapes and I dropped 2 by accident and she ate them and that was at 8 pm and it’s now 4 am I am worried she is 8 years old she has not vomited or lost her appetite and she is acting the same but I’m so worried I can’t sleep and I’m 11 I didn’t think anything of it till I searched bc I wanted to know what grapes did for them and read everything about what happens I cried and I didn’t tell anyone bc I am scared so I’m gonna keep an eye on her and pay attention to her to see if anything happens and I want to know why hat I can do to help her 😖😭
Ansley says
I gave my 16 lb pug two small pirates of grape today it probably wouldn’t even equal up to half of a whole grape but now I’m worried will she be okay please answer?
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blog and comments. It is all answered. Pirates?
Erin says
My dog stole a sandwich, possibly a sandwich and a half of crunchy peanut butter and Welch’s grape jam/jelly. She is a 3 year old golden retriever. She also swallowed a paper towel earlier today. Any concern or suggestions?
Dr. Stewart says
Concerns for upset stomach and maybe obstruction if there is a lot of paper towel. But no concerns for the grape jelly.
Tyler says
Both my dogs, my 15 pound puppy and my 35 pound 12 year old dog got 2 grapes each. Is that enough to badly intoxicate or will they be fine. I read a website and it said just a 15 pound dog will need 12 – 13 grapes to get intoxicated and he only got two. Will he be okay? My parents don’t understand the seriousness of this situation and they’re telling me it will be fine. I don’t know if they will die. It’s been about 3 hours since they’ve eaten them and I was wondering if they’d be okay. They haven’t vomited but I’m still worried.
Dr. Stewart says
Grape doses vary, but it sounds like that is a small dose for those dogs. It has been too long to do much about it by now anyway. I would watch them and if you are concerned have them checked by a vet. I suspect they will be just fine.
Anonymous says
My dog is a Dalmatian/Catahoula/Jack Russel. She’s only 6 and half months old. She just ate two grapes and I didn’t even think to take them away from her when I saw she got them off the ground. Now she’s acting very sluggish which is odd because she is so hyper and energetic. She is laying down now but you can just see it on her face that she doesn’t feel good. Should I be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
They do not take action that fast, she ate something else. Bring her to a vet.
Nathalie Sanchez says
My sister gave half a grape to my 10lb Yorkie. I stopped her before she could give my dog any more … but what should i do? 🙁
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and the comments.
patte says
In the last few weeks I have given my dog a grape for making on the paper,, maybe 1 or 2 daily. Today someone said they are dangerous. She is a 5 lb Yorkie, I have not noticed a problem. What do you suggest? I am petrified now
Dr. Stewart says
Stop giving them first, but second maybe have the dog’s renal values checked at your vet. This is a very small dog to get that many grapes.
Ethan Stedman says
My Great Dane ate one grape. Is she big enough that it won’t hurt her, or should we take her to the vet anyway?
Dr. Stewart says
read the comments and blog. no
Emilia says
please help me… my 40 lb dog just ate 1 grape and I am terrified… I’ll make him throw up with hydrogen peroxide… what else can I do?
Dr. Stewart says
That is borderline and it depends if he threw up. I would go to a vet and have his blood tested in a few days to be sure.
Paranoid says
I’m housesitting for my aunt and watching her dog. She’s a 35 lb Australian Cattle dog. I went to take out the trash and accidentally left my grapes on the table. It doesn’t looked like she messed with them and it doesn’t look like any have been taken, however I’m still very worried. Do symptoms show up within a few hours? As in, do I watch her like a hawk for multiple days or do you think she’ll be alright since she has no current symptoms?
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blog and comments, it is all in there.
Myra Aboy says
My 10 month old 32 pound french bulldog dodged another poisoning or a case of wrongful ingested random household stuff. The latest was one seedless red grape when it fell on the floor from my daughters mouth. We all saw she chomped it but it was too late she already swallowed it. It was very scary to look it up online as everything we’ve read is telling us to rush to en emergency vet as it didn’t matter how small the amount- grapes, raisins and its products are lethal for dogs period. Just find it hard to believe so i told my kids I dont have the money to spend on our dog’s ER trip which could at least be an easy $600-800 with all the tests, bloodwork,etc etc.. my kid was crying and researched how to induce the toxin. She did a peroxide solution and made our dog drink it and within an hour of swallowing 1 piece of grape, she vomit everything she ate 7 hours earlier. This was two weeks ago. Dog is fine – eating, playing well as usual. She had few other episodes couple months ago where she swallowed a whole sock, a rubber screw, from a tire, a plastic packaging she found on the trash can.. everything she threw up after 24-36 hours. We don’t know what else she swallowed looks like she has a behavioral condition where the d0g likes to eat NON FOOD items. Its one thing if they just chew and destroy non food like furniture, plastics, cloth, but to actually swallow them???? This is our fifth family dog- we’ve had a couple huskies lived to be about 13 years, 2 chihuahuas now on their 16th year and now this 10 month old French bulldog! Too
Much behavior issues with this puppy bulldog yo think she has legit AKC papers and adopted from
a legit breeder. Its just very hard to raise her with 3 young kids. But my thing is as long as shes happy, playing, eating well, drinking well, pooping and peeing well, dog should be OKAY. So try not to worry
Anne says
My pomeranian/chowchow who is only 7 months and weights 8 pounds ate 1 grape last night at around 9pm. There were no vet open nearby so I made him eat grass instead. He was acting pretty normal but he puked after 9 hours – with bits of the grape on it. What should be my next step?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog, and the responses to similar questions. Seek vet care this week for a kidney check. He might be fine or not, no way to tell.
Shery says
Wow you are going to be quite an amazing adult when you grow up. Don’t ever change.😊
sage says
did he die 🙂
Aaron Fernandez says
Hello my 75 pound pit bull ate 1 & 1/2 of a grape
Should I take him to the vet or what should I do ?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and all the 100’s of times I have answered this in the comments please.
April says
My dog is 2 years old and he is 4.39 pounds and i gave him half a grape and he is small dog..Should my dog be okay?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments that answer this over and over.
Aisha says
I have read your blog answers and questions. I know this is extremely minimal, but I was eating grapes with seeds and had my hand drenched in the grape juice. I pet my cat without much thought and then she started cleaning herself. I’m just a paranoid pet owner, but I just want to make sure she’s okay. Sorry to bother.
Dr. Stewart says
SHe will be fine.
Abigale says
My dog is 3 and he is a black lab. I gave him a tiny bit of a grape he did not eat it. There are no signs yet because I just gave it to him not knowing I am very afraid I have been making sure that he has been drinking water. I don’t know what to do I am only 13 and Home Alone so I cannot take him to the vet I am not sure if he is okay or not what should I do?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments, he will be fine.
Yariel says
My dog ate exactly one grape I’m really worried I told my dad which he’s knows a lot about dogs but he said he will be fine I’ve given him food and a lot of water. It I’m still worried about him I’m only 14.
Dr. Stewart says
I dont know how big your dog is. Read the blog and comments.
Ada says
I am so scared right now for my dog. She is a big adult german shepherd, and she ate one grape. I am quite worried, but i wanted to ask that will she be okay cause she only ate one and she is bigger than a normal male german shepherd so she is very large?
Dr. Stewart says
She will be fine
Mariana says
My dog weighs 19 pounds and is 7 years old. Today I gave him a skinless grape without knowing he couldn’t eat grapes. Is he going to be okay?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments. I have answered this over 20 times now.
Syd says
Should I seek help for my dog who ate a small grape that was dropped on the floor? I did some research and it said for dogs 20 pounds and up that the problem starts at three- four grapes. I can’t drive because I’m fifteen and our vet is thirty minutes away in a car. The grape was a lot smaller than the average grape and I couldn’t stop him from eating it because he basically inhaled it when it hit the floor.
Dr. Stewart says
READ THE BLOG and the comments. You will find your answers there. Its fine.
Branden says
Hi, I have a golden retriever mixed with lab he licked my finger that had like a almond sized of grape jelly from smuckers ppb and j sandwiches should I get him tested or will he be okay I’m worried.
Dr. Stewart says
He will be fine
Adriyana says
My yorkie around 12 lbs quickly ate 1 grape off the floor. Should I be concerned???
Dr. Stewart says
no
Bryan Aguilar says
My pug eat a half a grape is he gonna be okie please help
Dr. Stewart says
read the blog, most likely.
Audrey says
Hello, I’m unsure if my dog ate a grape since my brother could have possibly dropped one while he was eating some, she could have possibly ate 1 but still not 100% certain. She is a husky mix 1 year old and weighs about 40 pounds. She is just taking naps. What should I do? (It was red seedless grapes)
Dr. Stewart says
SOrry, I can not tell you if she ate a grape. Read the blog and watch for symptoms….
Shrimp says
My kitten ate half of a small “sweet baby” grape, and then was quite itchy for about 10 minutes. The itchiness seems to have subsided. Is itchiness ever a typical symptom of trouble from eating grapes?
Dr. Stewart says
I have never heard of an itchy response, but it is possible. The usual response is renal damage and uncreased drinking and urination. I would not expect one baby grape to do this, but it is certainly possible. Maybe the cat had another situation going on at the same time, like hives or a flea bite? A first time exposure to a grape should not do this. No more grapes to pets please. 🙂
Isabella says
My 70 pound boxer ate four grapes. She only did four hours ago and seems fine. She still has an appetite Amber stomach doesn’t hurt and she is acting normal. We can’t take her to the vet bc she is extremely dog aggressive and car sick. My parents say she will be fine but I’m rlly scared and don’t know what to do.
Dr. Stewart says
If you cant do anything, then you cant do anything…… read the blog and look for signs of future sickness.
Dalton says
What happens if my dog where to lick a grape? I believe he only had one or two licks but is that anything i should be concerned about?
Dr. Stewart says
Licking a grape should not be a problem. Eating a grape is the worry. The dose for toxicity is not well established, but I’m very confident that licking is ok.
Tamara Turner says
Please help, I ddnt realize I might b hurting my precious Stormie until I read some of these posts. I have fed her toasted bread with grape jelly on it quite a few times. I probably gave her half to two thirds of the jar. Even tho it was a small jar I am now terrified that I have hurt her badly. What shld I do? I just took her to the Vet. yesterday and he ddnt say anything about the grapes or renal failure. I’m scared for her. She’s just over three yrs. old and weighs 63 lbs. She is a Blue Pitt Bull Terrier.
Dr. Stewart says
There is probably very little risk, but I would stop feeding her any grape products. She is a big dog and there is usually more sugar than grapes in most jelly. Have you local vet check her renal (kidney) values at the next visit and avoid grapes. Good luck.
brooklyn says
I left to go to the bathroom and my beagle bechion
And chiuauaua ate my peanut butter
and jelly sandwich. I’m scared. thoughbbuddy ate my mom’s
Full bag of m&m’s and more chocolate thing and
grapes… >_< he's a rebel I'm only 12 help
Dr. Stewart says
The peanut butter and jelly should not be a problem. The M&M’s might be a problem depending on how much they ate, and the grapes will be a problem depending on how much they ate. Time to get your parents to bring the dogs to the vet and get them checked out. If it has been over 48 hours then the only concern is the grapes and this (read the blog) will manifest in kidney problems. You need ot watch for too much drinking and too much or too little urination. Good luck and get them to a vet!
Madison says
I know you’ve answered this question for other people already, and I’m sorry to add to the list. I have a unique situation, as I am laid up with a broken ankle and elbow and cannot really get to my dog to be able to give him hydrogen peroxide. He’s a 40lb 10yo dog that ate 3 small grapes about 30min ago. I dropped them on the ground when I was trying to wash them and wasn’t able to get to them before he gobbled them up (he’s a bit of a lush). He is the type of dog that gets into everything and has in the past eaten and gotten into many things without problem (grapes included). Basically, my question is; is this an emergency situation in which I should call a family member or friend to come to my apartment and take him to the vet for me? It is quite late in the evening and if it’s not of grave consequence, I don’t want to trouble friends or family. I thank you for your time to read and respond.
Dr. Stewart says
There is no way to know the exact dose. So if he has had them in the past and been fine, then maybe you are ok. I have seen 40 lb dogs have serious trouble with 3 grapes. Sounds like doing something about it would be hard, so you can roll the dice and see how it goes. There is no real advice I can give you. Better to be safe than sorry and get to a vet or a friend to make him vomit. If not, see how he does. Sorry I cant be more help, nobody really knows the answer to the dose of grapes in dogs yet.
Darcy says
My kitten ate some grape seeds what do I do?
Dr. Stewart says
As far as I know the seeds are not toxic. You can always try to make the cat vomit and bring him/her to the vet for a blood work follow up after 2-3 days post ingestion. You will know if there are problems after 2-4 days. I dont think there are toxins in the seeds but I am not 100% on this and the jury is still out.
Elaine says
I can’t be sure if my cat ate any grapes or not. I know she licked them(I saw that), but, I have no idea if she actually ate any. It’s been three days. She has not vomited, had diarrhea, or been lethargic. She is still playing. But, it’s impossible to judge her water intake as she will only drink from a running sink faucet and it seems to me that she is urinating less, although I could just be paranoid. And I just lost one cat so that also makes it difficult to determine if her urination is normal by the contents of the litter box. Is she in the clear with the no vomiting, diarrhea or lethargy for three days, or could her kidneys still shut down? When will she be in the clear for sure and I don’t have to obsess over this anymore?
Dr. Stewart says
Although the lack of clinical signs is great news, your cat could still have some kidney compromise that is sub-clinical. There is not very much you can do about this, so fretting is not going to help, but you can have a blood test with your vet and have her renal values evaluated. This might give you a piece of mind and let you sleep better at night. If her kidneys are truly compromised but sub-clinical they MIGHT change her food and add some fluids to her diet, but the decontamination phase is over. Good luck!
Elaine says
Thank you so much for the reply. Mitten is next to impossible to take to the vet. She will fight me to the ends of the earth to avoid being put in a carrier and she attacks the vet and is extremely hard to examine. I’ve only found one vet that can actually somewhat handle her and will examine her. She’s also next to impossible to pill, so sedation, prior to the vet visit, is out of the question. After going to the vet, she gets depressed and lethargic for days and seems traumatized. That’s why I didn’t take her immediately, besides the fact that this happened on Friday night and my vet wasn’t open until Monday. Is there any point and time, in the future, where I would be able to rest easy and not worry about her, if I can’t get her to the vet? I’m just scared taking her will do way more harm than good, for her at least. What will sub-clinical compromise do to her? Will she die from it?
Dr. Stewart says
Hard to say without knowing her renal values. Usually they do not do immediate damage, but they might open the door to kidney compromise in the future. I would have her blood checked next vet visit for vaccines or yearly stuff. You can PROBABLY hold off for now. I really can not evaluate her though. There is very little you would do anyway if she is that bad except maybe change her food.
Shayna says
Hi, my 6 lb Yorkie bit into a grape but as far as I could tell when I retrieved the grape from him he broke the skin on the grape but it was still whole. Should I be worried about this and take him to the vet? Thanks.
Dr. Stewart says
read the blog. Probably fine.
Annie says
My puppy of 12 weeks bit into a grape early this morning. I already know they can be fatal to some animals but my mother left one on the floor and he got to it. I got him in time before he ate it but could a bite into it be fatal ad well? It’s been maybe 12-15 hours now and he’s been peeing a lot, but i don’t know if that’s a side effect.
Dr. Stewart says
Peeing a lot is a side effect, but biting a single grape should not be enough to give him problems. If she left a few grapes and he ate them, then that is a problem. You can always have him checked out at your vet if you are concerned. It does not seem it would cause any harm if he chewed on just one and you got it away before he ate the whole thing.
Sophie says
My puppy drank a bit of grape juice, I’m not quite sure how much but now she’s all sleepy and floppy- what should I do I am really worried do I take her straight to the vet she is 13 weeks old btw and I’ve given her lots of water because I think that’s good? Please help thanks
Dr. Stewart says
To my knowledge there has not been any reported toxicity in grape juice. Either because the toxic element is not present or the juice has been pasteurized and this kills the toxin. You should be ok.
Emily Johnson says
My 10-12 pound puppy(9weeks old. German Shepard husky mix) ate 2grapes about an HR ago. I gave him hydrogen peroxide and he vomited a very small amount and I couldn’t see grapes in it. I planned to take him to the vet frist thing in the morning but I just want a realistic stat on how likely 2 grapes will affect him! Please help.. I fed it to him without knowing dangers and he’s my fiance anniversary present/best friend/thing he looks forward to everyday.. I’m never going to forgive myself if he gets sick…
Dr. Stewart says
You can not predict the danger of grapes. Most dogs have mild GI signs or less, but you should be safer than sorry and have you vet run blood work pre- and post 3 days to make sure. Make sure he drinks a lot of water and eats a lot of food tonight. Good luck.
Mona Pelkey says
Recently, my dog’s vet prescribed 2.5 mg of Claritin (loratadine) daily for his allergies. Since I could not find a children’s size tablet to cut in half for him, I have been giving him 2.5 mg of children’s liquid loratadine. It is artificially grape flavored. Would that be an issue as well as real grapes?
Dr. Stewart says
Wow, that is a new question for me. I would assume there is no grape in that flavoring. I would be concerned about alcohol and other ingredients, but not the grape. Maybe ask you vet the same question to back me up. I really don’t think it will be a problem, but I could never be sure. You can always call the ASPCA or Pet Poison Helpline and pay $38 for a final professional opinion. Or…. call the toxicology dept at your nearest vet school. My gut says don’t worry, but my conscience would advise me to tell you to seek smarter advice.
Jo says
My 7month old English bulldog just ate a small seedless grape my daughter dropped on the floor should I be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
The answer is no one knows the toxic dose of grapes for sure, but I HIGHY suspect it is not one single grape in a larger dog like an EB. I think you are fine. Watch for increased urination and drinking. If you are very concerned bring the dog to the vet for blood work and repeat the blood work in 24 and 48 hours to make sure all is well.
Shelby Dowell says
If I fixed a piece of toast, that had butter and concord grape Jelly on it. if I wiped my hands on my pants after handling the jelly, but didnt not wash. But after wiping my hands on my pants (I didnt know if I still had any grape jelly residue on them or not after wiping my hands on my pants) If I did that before picking up my 6-7 pound going on 5 year mix breed cat. Will she be fine, even if she licked her side where my hand had been when I realized I didnt wash before touching her? Or do I need to take her to the vet, this happened at around 6ish lastnight and hasnt had any signs of being any different yet.
What do I need to look for signs of Kidney failure? Like how soon can the signs pop up?
can she even get kidney failure for licking her side here my hand had been after I wiped my hands on my pants and cant be sure I had any grape jelly on my fingers before touching her?
Dr. Stewart says
I think there is a 0.0% (none) that your cat will have a problem after licking that small amount of jelly. Although grapes are toxic to pets, this is a very small amount of a low percentage product and we don’t even know how toxic jam and jelly are. I’m sure you will be fine. HOWEVER, cats do get spontaneous renal failure when they are older and the signs are worth noting. Usually it starts with increased drinking and urinating, decreased eating, weight loss, muscle loss, lethargy and possible seizure. These are extreme and usually you will see increased drinking and urinating. There are other cases like antifreeze where you can see no urination. This is equally bad if not worse. Hope this helps.
kimmy says
My dog licked up one raisin that was in ice cream im nervous for her she is my life and I don’t want anything to happen to her should I be worried she seems to be acting how she normally does
Dr. Stewart says
Depends how big she is and to some degree how sensitive she is, but I’m very confident she will be ok after on raisin if she is a normal size dog. Read the last posts about what to look for. It is in the last few answers. I think it will be fine.
Allen says
My dog is a pitbull/lab mix. She is 2-3 yrs old and roughly 30+ pounds. She ate a grape off the floor before I could get to it this morning. I didn’t really think much of it because I knew grapes weren’t great for dogs but I didn’t realize how bad.. What should I do? What should I watch out for? She has been pretty normal all day – no change in urination, no change in drinking habit, still has appetite, walks find, no diarrhea (but she also hasn’t defecated since this morning before she ate the grape), and no noticeable change in behavior/activity.
Dr. Stewart says
One grape in a dog that size should be ok. Read the previous few replies for signs to look out for. I fully suspect she will be fine.
Crystal says
My dog licked my grape ice cream Popsicle 4 times and I’m totally worried! 🙁 please tell me he’s going to be okay I’m so scared.
Dr. Stewart says
He will be fine. I’m sure there is no real grape in there.
Andrea Kraemer says
I am pretty sure my cat ate a grape but vomited it up shortly after. He is 15 and is hyperthyroid. He seems to have severe muscle wasting and since he ate the grape (I think), he hasn’t been right. He shows interest in wanting to eat and drink periodically but is moving slowly and hiding a lot. It’s been about 4 days. If he vomited up the grape, would it still have a toxic effect? I do feel either way, sadly his body has just had it.
Dr. Stewart says
Bring him to a vet and have his kidney values checked. Also. there is great treatment for hyperthyroidism and your vet can help. It is possible the grape is not the problem, but you should get him checked.
Albert says
My dog ate yogurt covered raisins He about a year old we took him to the vet where they induced vomiting and having home some fluids I don’t have $1000 to keep him there for 2days will he be ok ?
Dr. Stewart says
Impossible to tell. I have no idea how many raisins or how long there were there?? You need to ask your vet about this. If it was a large number and they were there for 3 days….bad. If 2 raisins for 1 hour….not bad.
Amanda says
My 4 month old puppy found some old grapes behind the fridge and ate them. I caught her within a half hour of doing so and got one out of her mouth and gave her hydrogen peroxide to enduce vomiting for the other. She threw up 3 times, getting the second grape and everything else out of her system. With less than an hour I took her to the vet and they gave her charcoal medication for the toxins. When we got home she drank a TON of water and seemed to go back to her normal self. But then today she’s had more of a potent yellow pee and drinking less than normal (I think). I’m not sure if I’m being paranoid and overly cautious (because at times it’s been common for her to have pretty yellow urine) or if I should still be concerned and take her back to the vet. She has been playful, but also sleepy… Which again, is normal for her so I cannot determine if she is sick or just a tired puppy. How do I tell if I need to take the next steps with IVs, etc? Esp because my vet had to look up info on grapes and puppies….
Dr. Stewart says
Great questions and you seem to have done the right thing so far. Grape toxicity can be seen first on blood tests for kidney values and with uncreased urination and drinking. Usually the urine is clear, not yellow and the dog is very lethargic. If you have any concerns you should ask your vet to run some simple blood tests to check renal values, if these are normal after 24 to 48 hours you are probably ok. If not, then treat. I would GUESS your pup is fine, but I think if you are concerned you should get the blood tests for a piece of mind and rest. Good luck.
Kiowa says
I dropped a peice of jelly off my sandwich on to the floor. Both of my dogs 30+ lbs french bulldog and 20 lbs miniature schnauzer each had one lick of it but it was still there when i wiped it up. So they barely had any at all. Should i be concerned. Plz help.
Dr. Stewart says
They should be fine. Nothing to worry about.
Jill says
Our 5 month old St. Bernard puppy got into a plate of grapes, we induced vomiting at home, saw many grapes, & then brought him to the vet right away where they induced vomiting one more time to make sure there was no more sign of grapes & then treated with activated charcoal. All seems good, my only concern is he seems very thirsty & seems to urinate A LOT. Hoping that is a good sign that the water is flushing & kidneys are working? Resting peacefully which I would expect after the tramatic morning.
Dr. Stewart says
Sounds right, but you can and should get a kidney value check in 48 hours to be sure.
Kelly says
Our three year old mix breed dog is about 16 pounds and ate 1 grape this morning, we live 3 hours from a vet……just wondering how concerned we should be and what and when do the first symptoms occur
Dr. Stewart says
No body knows the exact dose of grapes or what they will do to a dog in what time. Usually you see symptoms in 1-3 days and these are kidney failure. Excessive drinking and urination followed by no urination and then…badness. I would have made the dog throw up immediately to get the grape up. Now it seems like it is too late. You can roll the dice OR try to see the vet for a day or 2 of IV fluids to help flush out the toxins. There is no easy right answer here.
Beidget says
My Pomeranian is 3 yrs old and approx 15 lbs. A grape fell on the floor and he snagged it. I tried to get it back but I was unsuccessful. Approx 1/2 the grape was ready gone. The closest emergency vet is over an hour away and they quoted me a starting rate of $600. While I would never put a price on my best friend…I cannot afford that price. Suggestions and thoughts please… (I read the blog and the more I read the more confused I became. Some responses seemed like one grape would be ok but a couple did not read that reassuring)
Dr. Stewart says
HArd to say. The size of your dog makes it more borderline. I would maybe go to your local vet in 2-3 days and have his kidneys checked if you decide against the ER tonight.
Emma says
I had a piece of toast with grape jelly on it and I didn’t eat the crust of the toast, my dog dug out the crust of the toast from the garbage can and ate it. I am not to sure how much he ate of jelly because there wasn’t mush left on the crust. I am super worried. I gave him a lot of water. What should I do.
Dr. Stewart says
Read the other comments. I highly suspect he will be fine and there is very little grape in there. Watch for increased OR seriously decreased urination and drinking. EEncourage him to drink a lot of water for the next 24 hours. If you are still concerned you can get his blood tested in 48 hours.
S McAlec says
My 55 pound black lab ate 5 raisins. I induced vomiting within the hour after she did it. She’s been eating, peeing, and pooping normally. She did throw up once in 24 hours. Acting normal, but I’m nervous.
Dr. Stewart says
Have her blood tested in 48 hours and check her kidneys.
AJ says
I have a 12-13 year old whippet and he ate a super small slice of a grape and I could barely pick it up with my own fingers. It fell off my sandwich onto the floor. He has been eating the same and his urin and scat are the same and he is drinking the same as when I’m with him but I’m only 14 so I’m at school all day but its summer and he might be drinking more but we do live in Florida and its almost 109° farenhight and I let him outside a couple times to go to the bathroom. It has been 6 hours since he ate it and he is not vomiting or having diarea (I’m sorry if I spell any of this stuff wrong) He sleeps all day which is the usual since he is a couch potato now. I wake him up a couple times an hour to see if he’s OK and when I do he looks at me like I’m a crazy person! But I haven’t left his side all day and I’m afraid my mom is going to be really mad at me if I tell her what I did. It was a accident! I’m really scared and worried and I’m panicking. He’s breathing fine. Please help me!
Dr. Stewart says
Relax. A super small amount of grape that that should be fine. If it was just a sliver he should not even notice it. If there was a whole grape or more you should probably get your mom to take him to the vet to get looked at. Keep watching his drinking and urinating and make sure he acts normally for a few days. After 3-4 days if he is normal then he will be fine. Just make sure it was a small piece of grape. I think he will be fine.
AJ says
Thank you so much. I will keep an eye on him. And I’ll ask you if I have any more questions.
Cristina says
My 17lb daschund had a generous toddler share some grapes with him. I don’t think he got much before I caught it. I induced vomiting at home within the hour and there was a whole grape otherwise just some dog food. I am monitoring but no apparent issues. Do you think a vet check is necessary?
Dr. Stewart says
Better be safe than sorry
Shantelle says
i gave my dog three grapes for the very first time should i be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
Yes, READ THE POSTS.
Huda says
hey so my kitten ate two raisins yesterday…… Will she get kidney problems just by two raisins?
Dr. Stewart says
very possible. No way to tell and since it was yesterday there is less you can do. Bring her to a vet to get checked out.
Huda says
We don’t know any vets can we do something at home to help her??
Dr. Stewart says
Not much you can do a day later. Honestly, without vet care just cross your fingers. There is not exact dose and maybe she will be fine.
Huda says
Well she doesn’t have diarrhea and she isn’t vomiting does this mean she won’t get any kidney problems???
Dr. Stewart says
No, but that is a good start. You will not know for another 48 hours. Make sure she drinks a lot and continues to eat and drink and urinate normally. I really cant tell you much more. Sorry.
Huda says
Btw my dad (he is a doctor not a vet) said that it won’t give her kidney problems cos it’s just two
Huda says
The raisins were small,anyway she is eating and drinking and going to the toilet what if she acts normal for 48 hours, will that mean she won’t have kidney problems???? She is only a kitten and I’m really concerned about her
Heather says
I know that the last comment was awhile ago but i had a question. Im dog sitting my sisters dog and my dad had fed her some grapes and I did not find out till a few hours later. He didn’t know that grapes are bad for dogs. Should i have the dog eat her food and drink a lot of water?
Dr. Stewart says
Yes, eat and drink and then maybe a vet check up in a day to check the dog’s kidneys.
Laurice says
I bit a grape in half and tried to feed it to my roommates chihuahua, completely forgetting they’re bad. He licked it maybe a couple of times and then left it which is when I remembered that grapes are dangerous for pups. Should I take any action or be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
Should be fine
Anna B says
Dr. Stewart,
I didn’t know about dogs and grapes and gave my 10lb dog 3 grape halves. We induced vomiting with hydrogen peroxide within 10 min and he threw them all back up. Didn’t seem to have been chewed at all. He had some water and dog food after all the vomiting and seems to be acting normal although it’s only been an hour. Should we take him to the vet anyway?
Dr. Stewart says
If you are 100% sure all the grapes came up, then you are fine. If you are nervous about more grapes then it might be a cautious thing to do. Most likely the dog will be fine, especially if all the grapes came up.
Anne B says
We are confident they all came up and my dog is doing wonderful today and eating, drinking and urinating normally. Thank you still for taking the time to reassure me!
Dr. Stewart says
Welcome! Great news.
Rayanne says
So today my aunts Chihuahua and a Chihuahua Pomeranian took I like a big bite of my peanut butter and jelly sandwich and now I’m worried because I read this article that’s not good for them what should I do
Dr. Stewart says
Not much to do, they should be fine but just watch them for signs. Read the blog and above comments.
Tony says
I have a 7 month old puppy who may or may not found 1 grape. Would this cause things like excessive drooling and not wanting to eat or drink? Since I am unsure, what can I do to help her. She also seems very tired and has a very raspy and more growly bark that sounds weak. What should I do and does it sound like my dog could have found a grape?
Dr. Stewart says
Very unlikely that would be from 1 grape. Sounds serious. Your dog should see a vet as soon as you can get her there.
Cris says
Hi, it’s been about three or four days since our dog ate a little less than a full grape, she just threw up about 10 minutes ago and acted a little tired, it is pretty late so she might just be going to bed but she has been fine and very much lively and awake since the grapes, she always pees when we take her out to the bathroom, no diarrhea, and like I said has been lively an willing to do so, we’ve been watching her very closely but I don’t know if the vomiting is because of the grapes or something else. Do you think it passed threw her system hours ago? She is a 4lb chihuahua and her name is star thank you much.
Dr. Stewart says
It has been so long ago it is impossible to tell if it was the grape or not. You can always get her blood tested by a vet to see if she is normal now, and then rest assured that the grape did no damage. I would suspect that these two things are unrelated but since she is so small one grape might have caused some problems. I would think that they are unrelated, but a blood test would be the best way to make sure she is fine.
Jennifer says
So I was eating grapes earlier and didn’t realize one must have rolled off the plate. I didn’t notice until my cat Malcolm attacked and squished it near my foot. I am concerned that even though he didn’t eat it, the juices he might have come into contact with could be a problem.
Dr. Stewart says
He will most likely be just fine, if you are concerned he ate it, go to see a vet asap. Otherwise look for symptoms and cross your fingers.
Aaron says
Hi. My dog (110 lbs great pry) got a full bite of a PBJ sandwich. It was concord grape jelly. Should i be at all worried?
Dr. Stewart says
No
Brittani says
My 50 lbs dog got into the trash and ate some grapes. Couldn’t have been more than 6 or 7 grapes. She got into them while we were sleeping so I have no idea how long ago she actually ate them. She’s still eating and drinking (letting her eat peanut butter sandwiches and water with a bit of syrup in it to entice her). It’s been roughly 24 hours. What are her chances of being ok, and how can I avoid a costly vet bill? (Force more liquids, activated charcoal.. Etc)
Dr. Stewart says
Nothing you can really do after 24 hours except test her kidney values and then start IV fluids (and cross your fingers.) Increased drinking fluids might help a little but it is not enough and it is way too late for charcoal. If you notice anything abnormal bring her to a vet. If you are concerned at all bring her to a vet. You need to make the judgement call it might be 100% fine or she might have some kidney involvement and IV fluids are the only real help (not a cure.)
Sarah Davis says
I was making lunch for my husband and my 9 month old great dane snatched a peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich off the counter. Should I be worried? Should I induce vomitting?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the prior posts, should be just fine.
shira says
my cat eat grape seed.. did she be ok ..?? she eat like 2 or 3 grape seed for the first time today..
Dr. Stewart says
Probably fine. It is thought that the flesh is the toxin, not the seed.
Ryan says
My 9 week old puppy had 2 laps out of a glass of 100% grape juice this morning. Should I be concerned and go to the vet???
Dr. Stewart says
Probably the puppy will be fine, but if you are concerned then I would have some blood tests at your vet. Grape juice is usually only 10% or less juice.
Vanessa says
OMG, I’m sooooo… worried. I put a full glass of grape juice on my coffee table. When I set it down I said to myself, “don’t let the dog get it then I went on with my work keeping an eye on the dog. Not thinking, I then went upstairs. When I came down the glass still looked pretty full, but i noticed my dog licking he lips and a few wet strands of hair that were purple. Then I was like OH NOOOO…!! My dog probably digested 1-2 tablespoons. So now I’m just super nervous please tell me what to do!!!
Dr. Stewart says
Probably there will be no problems. You can always call APCA poison control to be sure, but I would bet there is no problem with 1-2 tablespoons. Got to your vet in 1-3 days and get a blood test if you are still concerned. that small amount though would not worry me.
Vanessa says
OK, thanks I’ll just keep a look out for the symptoms.
Lupe says
Hello,
We just adopted an 8 week old puppy he is a terrier mixed with poodle, I did not know grapes were bad for dogs, I was eating grapes and he licked one I cut in half a few times and now I’m freaking out. Any advice? He did not eat the grape just licked the juice.
Dr. Stewart says
Nothing you can really do, but unlikely to be a problem. I would watch him and look for the signs mentioned in the blog. If you see anything abnormal go to your vet immediately and get a blood test and fluid therapy.
Tobias says
My shih zu ate 2 grapes and vomited and now is breathing weird and looks like he’s falling asleep
Dr. Stewart says
GO TO A VET. There is nothing to be done at home safely. 2 grapes in a small dog MIGHT be toxic and the breathing weird just adds to the GO TO A VET suggestion.
Mandy says
After reading online that cranberry juice is good for dogs, I gave my 6 month old shih tzu 3 tbsp of white cranberry juice. I didn’t read the label until after – it has reconstituted grape juice in it. Should I be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
I’m not sure. It depends on how much and how big your dog is. This is a case of doses and I would call a pet poison line like the ASPCA or pet poison helpline. They can give you the doses and the need to worry. I have NOT heard of grape juice causing any problems, but I do not know for sure.
Mandy says
Thank you.
Katie says
PLEASE HELP! I dropped a Piece of a grape on the ground and my 4 month old English Springer Spainel ate it! Will she be okay???
Dr. Stewart says
Probably, but if you read the blog there is no known dose for problems. A small piece of grape should be no problem in a larger dog.
Katie says
She is 17.5 pounds I think and it was a small piece, she seems to be playing fine right now.
Dr. Stewart says
Almost certainly no side effects.
Katie says
Thank you so much!!!!!!
Amanda says
So our 26.6lb 4 month old doberman ate about 1tbsp of grape JAM on Wednesday. Is there a difference between jam and jelly? I didn’t realize she was eating it until it was too late and didn’t think about it until about a day later. 🙁
Dr. Stewart says
No idea about jam and jelly, but a day later it is probably too late unless she is showing symptoms. Consult your vet then immediately. She will most likely be fine as there is almost no grape in those products.
Holly says
My daughter just gave my dogs bread and grape jelly. :/ should I induce vomiting?
Dr. Stewart says
It will probably be ok. Grape jelly has almost no grape in it. If it was a lot and a really small dog then maybe.
Ana says
I think my cat ate a grape. I had a few of them in a cup and while I was cleaning he got one out and was playing with it on the floor. I didn’t know they were toxic, so I didn’t worry about it until I heard him making chewing noises. He was licking his mouth and the grape he had wasn’t nearby. I did find another one a bit farther away but I think he may have eaten one. After I googled it, I got worried and called a weekend vet number. They said one grape wasn’t really an emergency unless bits went down his trachea but that if he seemed normal and wasn’t coughing he was probably fine.
I’m still anxious though because most websites said it takes a while for the cat to show signs of trouble, like a couple of hours, and it’s only been half an hour since. It’s sunday and the weekend vet is quite far from where I live. Also no pharmacies are open where I could buy hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. What should I do?
Dr. Stewart says
One grape CAN be toxic to cats, but not always. It is too late to induce vomiting now so you need to just watch for any signs (read blog post) and bring him t a vet if you see anything. He might be fine or might need treatment, the dosing is still unknown. I would cross you fingers and watch him for the next 48 hours closely. Make sure he is peeing normally and drinking ok. Good luck. Call your regular vet.
Kat says
My 7 lb chihuahua only licked a reason box but not very well will he be ok?
Dr. Stewart says
He licked a box? He will be fine. If he ate the box he will NOT be fine.
Tiffany says
Hi, my 3 mo. very small chihuahua just chewed on a dried up old organic black seedless grape she found behind the fridge. I got it before she could eat it. Do you think she will be okay? I just want to ensure that I don’t have to take her to the emergency vet as she is scheduled for an appt. with our regular vet next week anyways. I’m going to try to give her liquids as a precaution.
Dr. Stewart says
The dose of grapes is very variable and unknown. I would normally say you will be fine, but a 3mo old tiny dog and one grape might be enough. You need to make the decision, but I think a call to poison control or your local ER and a visit might be wise.
Dylan says
Hi! I am 14 and just got a 10 week old puppy. So, she drank a few drops of grape juice, which I read is gonna be okay. But, then she ate something with caramel. Should I be worried? I can’t find anything about it on here or anywhere else. I am freaking out and ready to cry.
Dr. Stewart says
She will be fine, just please be more careful with her.
Amy says
My dachshund just ate half a grape.he is about 3 yrs old.i tried to give him some hydrogen peroxide but he doesn’t wanna drink it and I don’t have a syringe.what should I do?
Amy says
My dog drank the hydrogen peroxide but did not vomit, if he drinks the hydrogen peroxide but doesnt vomit is it bad for him?
Dr. Stewart says
It is not bad for him, but he should vomit. You can try to repeat the peroxide. One grape SHOULD be ok for a medium size dog (15-20 lbs?) but watch his urination and drinking closely for the next 2-3 days. If it has been more than 4 hours then do not try to make vomit. Just keep an eye on him for anything abnormal, but I suspect he will be ok.
Deb says
My 24 lb Manchester min pin ate 1 grape will he be ok.
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and the comments. Answered multiple times.
Frances says
My five year old sister made a peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich she did not put that much jelly on and we were going for a minute and then we saw my three-year-old Multis eating my sister says she only ate a little but I’m not sure
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and prior comments. Probably not a problem.
william says
Hi, my dog had got a hold of a whole jar of jelly and is vomitting, not eating, and is lazy and somewhat depressed.. what could be the most likely result from her getting the jelly and that happening to her?
Dr. Stewart says
Renal failure, pancreatic disease, hepatic disease or just upset stomach. See a vet ASAP!
Justin says
My two year old beagle just drank about seven tablespoons of grape juice from concentrate. What would be the best possible thing to do?
Dr. Stewart says
Make her vomit and call the local vet ER. Depends on her size and the concentration but this COULD be a problem.
Roni says
My 8 pound Yorkie just chewed on (1) green grape that fell from the frig.Do I need to make her throw up? Do I need to get her to the vet?ASAP!?!……..Thanks
Dr. Stewart says
Sorry I do not get to check this blog every day. I hope you made her vomit. That weight and a big grape could be toxic. It could also do nothing. The dose is very variable and so we make them all vomit. I hope it turned out ok. Read the blog for more info.
Amy says
Hi, my 8 month old 8lb Jack russell ate a raisin that a child dropped on the floor. I didn’t realise how serious raisins can be. I phone the vet a day later and they have told me it’s too late to do anything. She is not showing any signs and it has been almost 48 hrs after eating the raisin. Whats the time period for being symptom free so I know if she is ok? Thank you.
Dr. Stewart says
+ – 48 hours. Read the blog, it talks about it and the comments.
Amy says
Thank you for your reply Dr Stewart. I have read the blog and comments, it does says symptoms can start up to 48 hours after ingesting, however it doesn’t say when your dog would be in clear from serious illness if there have been no signs. Sorry I’m really worried.
Dr. Stewart says
No problem. I’m not sure anyone knows for sure so we say 48 hours. I think if everything is fine in 48 then everything will be fine going forward. Good luck.
Dara says
What is the time frame after a dog eats raisins to know if your dog is out of danger?
Dr. Stewart says
READ THE BLOG. Unknown, but we usually say 48 hours.
SH says
My dog ate maybe 5/6 grapes 5 days ago. No change in amount of urine until i noticed he it seemed he was peeing in lil spurts today. Should i be worried still, even though its been longer than a few days and no vomiting or chage in attitude has taken place? Hes a 7 month old presa canario who weighs 70lbs.
Dr. Stewart says
Probably out of the woods, but might want a vet check to be sure.
NC says
My cats ( both 1 year old ) were left in a house with a ( not very full ) container of grapes for about 7 hours while I went to work. When I got back home the container of grapes was on the floor and only 3 grapes were rolling around in the hallway. I don’t know if the cats ate any. Should I be concerned? Should I take them to the vet? They don’t have any medical issues right now.
Dr. Stewart says
If you think the cats ate 1 or more grapes then yes they need to go the the vet immediately. I they just played with them then no worries. Your call.
Katrina says
Hi, I have a 6 year old Maltese, her weight is about 13 lbs and she ate a small piece of a small grape, maybe about a third of the grape. What should I do? It’s been a couple of hours and she seems ok but I’m really worried. Thank you
Dr. Stewart says
Probably too late to do anything preventative. You can watch for the symptoms mentioned in the blog and see a vet if anything is abnormal.
Carington says
My cat had a lick of jelly just a few moments ago. My mom told me it could kill him, will he be okay with just a lick ?
Dr. Stewart says
One lick will be fine.
Anne says
I left my plate with left over raisins on top of our cabinet to get some food and feed them but my 2 and half year old cat jumped on the cabinet and ate my left over raisins. It’s been 10 days but there are no symptoms of toxicity like diarrhea, vomitting, etc. his poop and pee were fine and did well.. But I’m just worried today he vomitted fur ball this morning and vomitted his food this afternoon. Is this still related to that incident were he ate my left over raisins 10 days ago? Thank you. 🙂
Dr. Stewart says
Good question. I’m not sure. If there were symptoms it would most likely be kidney problems which CAN cause vomiting. I would expect more drinking and urine or much less drinking or urine (depends on the severity of damage.) The best thing you can do is bring him to your vet for a kidney blood test. If not, then you can see if the vomiting passes and is just fur balls. You can always try the over the counter fur ball medicine to see if that helps. You will never know the extent of the renal damage without a blood test.
Anne says
He ate at least 2-5 raisins.. 10 days ago.
betty brandi says
My cat loves to help me with my peanutbutterandjelly and jelly sandwich . Is it ok for her to have a lit the bite?
Dr. Stewart says
If you know there is a chance for it to be bad, why would you risk it? Its probably fine but not a good idea.
Bleu Meanie says
I came to this website because my dog licked the outside of a grape juice carton that had a drip on it. He’s a big dog and it’s only got 25% grape juice in the whole bottle. Thank you Dr.Stewart for easing my fears. He probably got mostly sugar, but without all your responses I might be beside myself with worry. Still going to watch him tomorrow. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate this site and that you took time out of your day(s) to respond to everyone who commented here, even when the information was in the above article. We need more good Doctors like you. Thank you so much!
Dr. Stewart says
Thanks, I’m sure he will be fine.
Kayla says
My 10 pound chihuahua mix ate ONE green grape. Now she’s pretty quiet (she was kinda quiet before) and she doesn’t eat all of her food. She never poops in the yard and I barely ever see her pee. She hasn’t been vomiting or anything but I’m extremely worried. My dad and mom say she will be fine but I still wan’t to make sure. Nobody will listen to me. I keep telling them that shes been having these symptoms but they wont listen to me! Please help me I’m only eleven. I looked on other websites and some say that she will be fine and some say bring her to the vet. I’m really worried about her please help!!! ????????????
Kayla says
She ate the grape about 2 days ago.
Dr. Stewart says
It is very hard to know. I would say that you should keep watching her and see if she keeps urinating normally and eating and drinking ok. If she continues to act strange then you need to bring her to a vet. One grape is probably not going to do extensive damage to her kidneys but the dosage is very variable. Watch her for any other symptoms and then convince your parents to take her.
Hon Wei says
Hello there.
I’ve just gave a few bites of bread to my dog as a treat – the Gardenia brand. However the ingredients are listed as below.
High protein, unbleached wheat flour, filtered water, granulated sugar, yeast, vegetable fat(non hydrogenated, palm based), salt, calcium salt, milk and milk derivatives, fermented grain (wheat) , yeast food, raisin juice concentration, vinegar,zinc , vitamin c, iron, vitamin e, vitamin a. Contain wheat, milk and soy.
Can I know will this harm my dog’s health? Or there will be any health problem in regards to those ingredients?
Dr. Stewart says
I would stop giving it due to the raisin juice. Depends on dose but there is no reason to feed a dog that.
Ashley says
My 4 year old daughter snuck yogurt raisins into her room last night. This morning when I went to wake her up our 8 month old kitty followed me. She grabbed one, and I tried to get it from her, but she picked it up in her mouth and ran into this under cabinet area (flaw in design of our kitchen) that I can not get to. She came out, and was not licking her mouth, or chewing, but I have no idea if she actually ate it, or just left it there, and I have no possible way to check or retrieve it. She’s on a couple medications so I don’t want to induce vomiting and lose that medicine if I don’t have to, how bad is this? (I’ve read the other posts, but most of the cat ones were grapes or several raisins, so wanted to double check)
Dr. Stewart says
Hard to say. Most likely she will be fine, but there is always a slight risk. Just monitor for eating, drinking and urination and if anything changes go to the vet. It is most likely too late to induce vomiting now anyway.
Ann Smith says
Hi Dr. Stewart
My seven pound 6 year old Yorkie ate two very small bites of a cream cheese and Welchs grape JAM sandwich that were left on a plate. I gave her milk to coat her stomach – as I didn’t know what to do when I saw they were gone. The first ingredient on the Jam is Concord Grapes,Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Fruit Pectin, Citric Acid and Sodium Citrate.
This seems to be a lot more grape than anything else..should I bring her to a vet right away?
Dr. Stewart says
There is no exact dose of grapes here, but I suspect she will be fine. You can bring her to the vet to have her kidneys checked in a day and make sure. If it has been more than 6 hours there is not too much you can do except IV fluids if her kidney values are high. I would call your vet for advice but just watch closely for symptoms.
Bell says
My 7 month mini schanauzer ate half a grape, I’m worried about him what should I do?
Dr. Stewart says
Probably fine but you never know due to doses. Read the above notes for what to do. Probably nothing.
Kim says
Hi there. I normally give my dogs bottled water and today I grabbed a partial one that wasn’t finished yesterday. It’s a 16 Oz bottle and there was only about 1/3 left in the bottle. After pouring and while putting bottle in recycling, I realized that it was grape flavored water. The bottle says less than 2% of natural flavor but it also has sucralose. I have a 20 lb Bichon and a 14 lb Cavalier/Maltese mix. When I realized my mistake, I quickly took the bowl, dumped the tiny amount that remained and I filled their bowl with water. I’m wondering if it could be dangerous to them?
Dr. Stewart says
I don’t know much about the sucralose, but the tiny amount of grape should be no problem. You can always call poison control if you are worries. Their number is on our webpage.
KIMBERLY -SANDEMAN says
Frozen chia squeeze for my 2 dogs for a treat. Just looked at ingredients has organic grape juice concentrate in it…. Is this going to cause an issue? Should I be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
Should not be a concern but you never know. I would stop giving it right away.
Yorkie says
My yorkie poo ate about six grapes what should I do .
Dr. Stewart says
Go to the Emergency Room ASAP and get him to vomit and start IV fluids. Get off the computer!! Ugh.
Pamela says
I know that Grape Seed Extract is “supposed” to be non-toxic to dogs.
I use it on my gums, and it does wonders for my oral health.
Just had my dog’s teeth cleaned last week,… and her gums, though in general good health, have a bit of redness / slight inflammation just at the gumline,… and so, today, i gently brushed her teeth and then dabbed on a bit of organic grape seed extract on the gumline. … so, of course, a small amount is also swallowed, with saliva production.
Now,… it’s later in the day,… and she seems lethargic,… and not herself,… and like her stomach does not feel good.
Wondering if she’s having an adverse reaction to the grape seed extract?
I gave her some activated charcoal, just to be on the safe side, and some fluids.
And will monitor her behavior.
Thoughts???
Dr. Stewart says
I do not know about grape seed extract but I would avoid all grape products in general. How did you give her the charcoal and how much, and the fluids? I would be careful about knee jerking to charcoal too soon just because it seems way too late to help and might cause other electrolyte imbalances if not does correctly. All you can do is wait and see how she does and possibly get a renal diagnostic blood test. I would avoid all grape products in the future though.
Zac says
My bullmastiff ate 3 grapes he’s around 60/70lbs maybe more and it’s been about 40 mins since he ate them! Will this do him any harm or anything? I’m very worried because he’s like my son! After reading this I got even more anxious! He’s had a belly rumble and drank and been for a pee but seems himself! Hopefully he won’t be hurt!
Dr. Stewart says
Probably not a problem, but just keep an eye on his drinking and urination.
Chelsea says
My dog ate about a third of a jar of ‘natural’ grape jelly, with its biggest ingredient being Concord grape then sugar. About ten minutes later I gave her hydrogen peroxide to make her vomit and the vomit was mostly purple. She’s a lab mix that weighs over sixty pounds. After she puked she ate a few dog treats and took a nap. Since I made her vomit less than an hour after eating (I could see everything she had recently eaten and it wasn’t even digested), should I be worried? I know you’ve told folks to not worry too much about the jelly but she did get a lot of it before I caught it.
Dr. Stewart says
Good question. If you got her to vomit a lot within an hour you might be just fine. She is also a big dog and that seems like most might have gotten out of her. I would still watch her for 2-4 days for urinary problems and increased drinking. If you see any trouble bring her to you vet for a blood test.
Corey says
My puppy (5 months 35 lbs) just ate one grape. I called the vet and they said to bring him in tomorrow morning for blood work. I asked if I should induce vomit and they said no. Was that the right call?
Dr. Stewart says
I would not have made the dog vomit because one grape in that size dog should be fine. The blood tests will not really show anything for 2+ days so I would wait. Many vets do not recommend vomiting at home CORRECTLY due to the risks of aspiration pneumonia. I agree and for one grape the risk is not worth the reward. You did the right thing.
Worried Boxer Mom says
My husband fed our 7 month old Boxer part of an Outshine grape real fruit bar. They are made from concord grapes and the top three ingredients are grapes of some form. The bars have seeds in them which leads me to believe there are indeed real grapes in there. I am concerned if she is at risk for health issues from this. He gave her about a one inch square cube. Please advise if my concerns are valid and what to watch for our vet is closed until the morning.
Dr. Stewart says
Please see the blog and other answers, they have what to look for.
I doubt there is enough grape to be toxic, but if you are concerned have her blood tested in 2-3 days for renal disease. It is too late to do anything now that will help until you test her blood.
Carrie says
My mom’s 50 lb Australian Shepherd ate an entire 15 ounce box of Raisin Bran at 9 am this morning. She took him to the vet at 1 pm and they did everything possible to induce vomiting without success. They sent her home with instructions to come back if he shows any signs of illness. What should she be on high alert for? Thanks!
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blog and there are some good tips there. I would be most concerned about him having renal issues like not urinating or urinating too much. Any extremes are concerns. SHe should closely monitor his fluid intake and urination to make sure it is normal. Other than that just look for lethargy, vomiting, not eating or anything else abnormal. The clinical signs of raison overdose can be very varied.
Quincy says
Hello, about six months ago my dog ingested a few grapes. I immediately took him to the vet for treatment. They induced vomiting and administered charcoal and an IV for 48 hours. He never showed any signs of poisoning. Recently, he has been drinkinkg more water and urinating more. Sometimes even in the house which he has never done befor. Could this be caused by the grapes he ate 6 months ago?
Dr. Stewart says
I would have your dog’s kidney tested. It seems very unlikely that the two are related. I would expect the problem related to the grapes to have happened much sooner than 6 months. However, maybe there was some damage that has gotten worse with time. Unlikely but possible.
Claire says
My dog is is 1 year old and she ate one grape last night, and she has been more calm then normal, I am so worried and I am only 12, how do I know what to do. She weighs about 15 pounds, but tell me what’s wrong with her.
Lu says
My dog had 4 licks of a frozen Grape fruit ice pop from the brand Outside. Its real fruit. I Called the company and was advised not to feed dog the pop. Isnt there a ban until 20something.. Cant recall the year.
Should i be worried. About the 4 licks.
Heard Ben & Jerrys story about a dog have a several licks and 2 bites and dying… Poor pouch.
Dr. Stewart says
Im not sure of the brand but a few licks should not be a problem. If you are concerned have the dog checked by your vet 1-2 days after licking it.
Hallie says
I was just going to see if grape popsicles would hurt the dogs? I haven’t gave it to them yet because I was afraid it might harm them.
Dr. Stewart says
Why take the risk?
Michelle says
Last night my 5 lb chihuahua ate a grape and a half. She did not vomit and seemed to be fine. Today I came home from work and there was vomit on the floor in the bathroom where she stays but it had like cotton in it so I think she may have just chewed something out of the trash can (not uncommon for her at all). She’s eating and drinking normal and wanting to play as always. Should I be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
Its too late to address the grape and the cotton is certainly a worry if she obstructs. Watch her for any changes and maybe get a blood test in 1-2 days for her kidneys.
nicole says
hell0, my family and i went out for dinner and when we came back we found out that my 10 month old shih tzu ate 2 full burger buns, then when we went downstairs there were rasins scattered everywhere and the container was chewed up. my dad said that there were few rasins left in the container, and by the looks of it ,it seemed like he didnt eat anything. he could have probally ate a few or nothing at all and was just interested in the container but we are not 100% sure. we arrived home at around 9:00pm last night and he hasnt vomited or had diarrhea. he recently peed, eatten, and drank water. he seems to be his normal self, should i be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
Nothing much you can do today except watch him. I would have made him vomit yesterday but today and the next 2 days keep watching him. Encourage him to drink more water.
Alisha says
My 1 year old cat ate a grape, before I knew he had eaten a grape he puked clear liquid 3 times and was drooling alot, the third time he got sick, the grape came up. He has been excessively drinking and excessively drooling but is still eating. I’m very worried and will be calling the vet tomorrow, didn’t know if you might have any input.
Dr. Stewart says
Sounds like he might be ok, vomited the grape up which is good.
Chloe says
Hello, i am kinda concerned. I have always been Worrisome of my dog. He is a 5 year old Chihuahua Rat Terrier Mix. I was laying in bed just barely eating a Grape popsicle and then forgot it was Grape, I gave my dog a VERY TINY amount. i don’t know if i should be concerned or… I kinda wanted to know if he would be ok and in the Clear? Thank you!
Dr. Stewart says
It will be fine, I’m almost certain of it.
Steven says
Hi! My Maltese, 7 years old, ate ONE black organic seedless grape about 6 hours ago. He weighs about 15-20 pounds. He has been playful all day, and still has an appetite. What should I do?
Dr. Stewart says
Just watch him. Make sure he drinks a lot of water and urinates normally. Any changes in behavior or drinking should merit a vet visit.
Stacey says
Hi I have a puppy chihuahua 5 months old and he ate a grape that I accidentally dropped out of the fridge. I tried to get to him in time but no luck, I gave him charcoal to chew on and he has had a nibble. It only happened about 25 mins ago. Will he be ok? I have no peroxide what else could I give him to bring on vomiting? Many thanks
Dr. Stewart says
Nothing else to try to make him vomit. Sadly I can not answer questions all day or even every day but only when I have time and the clinic is slower. It is probably too late to do any treatments now, except wait for clinical signs. I suspect he will be just fine, but you need to watch his urination and read the blog for more details. Good luck.
Sybil Fulk says
I am watching my daughters min-pin, He is tiny. I just let him have two bites of my apple french toast, and then realized it has raisin paste in it. I am sitting here in tears, worried about him. Do you think he will be alright? I feel awful!! Thank-you.
Dr. Stewart says
Most likely he will be fine. If there is a lot of raisin in there then call a vet and make him vomit. He will probably be ok.
Linda says
Hi, my 2 dogs, one 7lb morkie and 1 22lb min pin got into a half loaf of cinnamon raisin bread. We weren’t sure who ate what but was told by vet over the phone to give hydrogen peroxide, they did vomit, the morkie had 1-2 raisins, the min pin had the rest of the loaf, many raisins. They must have just been eaten as they were completely whole. I brought them to the vet where they decided to keep them for a couple hours to induce more vomitting and got another 1 out of morkie and all he said was a lot of bread so who knows how many raisins out of the other. 🙁 he also gave them activated charcoal. Called me saying they were doing ok and to pick them up. Of course the morkie threw up the charcoal soon after I picked her up and the other seemed very nauseated or I’m not sure and also drank tons of water and urinated normally. I fed them normally that night, woke up around 4am to the morkie vomitting, it wasn’t much but stomach acid and she had already threw up 2-3 times before I heard her and woke up. The doc suggested to bring them in 48 hours later for a kidney panel which I will be doing but in the mean time could this just be from everything she went through yesterday that she’s sick?
Dr. Stewart says
Absolutely. I think the vet is correct with the treatment. There is a great drug called cerenia that we give to our vomiting dogs and charcoal dogs to help with the nausea. If she keeps vomiting you might want a shot of that in her…. but the vomiting is somewhat normal for the first 6 hours. We dont use hydrogen peroxide for just this reason, but most regular vets do not have the better drug on their shelves due to cost and rarity of usage. If she is better today, then follow the vet’s advice and check kidney values in 2-3 days. Good luck.
Huma says
My cat, 1 year and 3 months, drank a lick of the juice from a grape. I looked online and found out that grapes can kill cats!!!!!! I’m really concerned for him. Is he going to be okay? He is my first pet. Please reply! I am really concerned!!
Dr. Stewart says
A lick should be fine. If he ate a grape I would bring him to the vet,
Joanne says
I used to give my dogs some of my toast with raspberry preserves on them – no sugar, but fruit juice concentrate as a sweetener. They recently changed the packaging and I have found that the fruit juice is date and ..grape. I am a bit horrified as my cattle dog (50Ilb) died of renal and liver failure suddenly and they could not find the cause (suspected a toxin of some kind). I am wondering if I killed him. Our vet said he doesn’t think it likely, that a bit of toast with a bit of preserves, with a bit of grape – not knowing the concentration he can’t say for sure – but he doesn’t think it was the culprit. Would you agree? I feel heart broken about it.
Dr. Stewart says
I agree with your vet that it is very unlikely, but since the dose of grapes for a toxicity over can greatly vary and each dog’s reaction can be different I suppose it is possible. I would think this would not be the case and there was another culprit. Sorry for your loss.
Joanne says
Thank-you.
Matt says
My dog is a Westie approx 20-35 lbs and 12 years old. He may have eaten one raisin that he found on the floor from earlier. What should I do???? I have activated charcoal tablets here coincidentally and can give them to him somehow. I’m very scared and called animal pos ion control but no one picks up. please let me know ASAP. Thank u
Matt says
*20-25lbs
Dr. Stewart says
If it is really one raisin it will likely be fine. You can give him the charcoal or make him vomit, but I think that size dog should be ok. Just watch him for increased drinking and reduced urination. Good luck. By the way, more raisins and you need to induce vomiting and then give him the charcoal.
Crystal says
My 7 year old 70 lb. black lab ate 2 grapes today and threw them up on his own about an hour after consuming them (they were still whole and unchewed). When I saw them in his vomit I looked up if they were bad for dogs and found this blog. When he threw up the grapes he also threw up his breakfast so I gave him some more food in his bowl, but he still hasn’t eaten it, which seems odd since he’s always hungry! But I imagine his stomach is upset from vomiting. We took him to the park and he seemed fine, but now he is moping around the house and still won’t eat the food in his bowl. Should I still be concerned? Or is he just bummed from an upset stomach? He peed at the park as normal, but I haven’t seen his poop since he hasn’t really ate much.
Dr. Stewart says
70 pounds and just 2 grapes is no problem, but I worry there are more in there or something else made him vomit. Grapes do not make them vomit so why did he vomit? Did he get into the trash to get the grapes? If so then you need to be worried about a whole bunch of other things making him sick. Did he eat something obstructive or blocking? Does he have pancreatitis and fever? If he is not better by tomorrow or continues to vomit I would bring him to your vet ASAP for a checkup. The 2 grapes might be red-herrings in this process. They alone would be unlikely to cause his symptoms. Good luck.
Kristina says
My dog is 25 pounds and ate one grape. My mom says he is fine but i think different. Will he be alright?
Dr. Stewart says
She will be fine.
Amberly Lundgren says
My 70 lb dog ate a bunch of raisins. I took her to the vet and they induced vomiting about 1-1.5 hours after she ate them. A bunch of raisins came up but they can’t be sure if they got them all. They also gave her activated charcoal. It’s now 2 days later and she is still not interested in her food. She isn’t vomitting and doesn’t have diarrhea. She did pee on the floor which is a first for her. I’m scared to death that she has renal failure.
Dr. Stewart says
Take her back to get checked? Did they not suggest that?
Grace says
From what I’ve been reading when a dog as big as mine (95lbs) tries to eat a grape but I managed to get it before he swallows the grape he should be just fine. Correct?
Dr. Stewart says
Yes, correct
Brittany says
We have a barn car that we cant get near but I just fed her some oatmeal with some rasins and I didnt know she wasn’t suppose to have rasins I dont know if she ate any of them if she only ate a few and a small amount of oatmeal is that okay for the cat?
Dr. Stewart says
I have never come across a cat that ate raisins, but I have to assume given the size of a cat this would be a problems. Making a cat vomit is very hard, so you will likely need to get her blood tested in a few days but can not do too much else.
Claire says
I just want to thank you for answering people’s questions so patiently when they are so worried and panicking. It’s so very kind of you. 🙂
Dr. Stewart says
Thank you!
Jessica says
So my 6 month old lab/pit mix just stole my daughters pb&j sandwhich. It contained around 2 tablespoons of grape jelly, can’t really afford to take him to the vet. Should we just watch out for the signs in your article and hope for the best or what?
Dr. Stewart says
yes, it will be fine most likely
Tyler says
Hi, my kitten just got some sparkling grape juice (concentrate) and I’m not sure how much because I came out of the bathroom and she had her face in the cup, licking it up. The amount in the cup didn’t look any different than before. She’s about 10-11 pounds and a little over half of a year, what should we do?
Dr. Stewart says
Call poison control if you are concerned that she got a lot. But I would expect there no to be enough in there to hurt her. Monitor and read the blog.
Tyler says
It’s the day after I posted the original and she’s perfectly fine. Thanks!
Emma Gardiner says
Hi, I have a 10 week old cockapoo. We suspect he may of eaten a 1/4 of a grape but can’t be 100 %
This was almost 24 hours ago and he is completely fine, mad as ever, no change in personality at all.
The only thing I have noticed, he has Peeded more than usual today and his pee is more clear than yellow.
Am I being paranoid or should I be worried ?
Dr. Stewart says
Hard to say. If you think he got 1/4 of a grape, then I hear “maybe more….” in my head. If it is just that he will likely be fine. If there are more grapes than you need a vet visit. He will probably be fine if that is it though.
Lucy says
My yorkie ate 1 grape last night he weights 5.5 lbs he’s acting normal eating,drinking and peeing do you think he will be OK?
Dr. Stewart says
Can never be sure but most likely. Please read the blog for symptoms to look for.
Natalie says
My small dog (Italian greyhound) jump up on the side of the counters while I was putting the stuff I used to make a pb&j and grabbed one of them. It had grape jelly in it…. should I be worried??? This is like his 3rd time doing this. I didn’t even leave the plate on the edge of the counter and he still grab hold of it…. since grapes can poison dog should I be worried about the grape jelly and the peanut butter he ate?? My moms not doing anything and I’m only 12 so I can’t do anything… Do I need to be worried?? What do I do?? I can’t give him anything else and idk what to do… please help me
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and the responses. Grape jelly is usually not a concern.
Antoinette LeRoux says
Hi!
My Yorkie just ate one grape seed that accidentally fell off my table. I was too late to stop her. Are the seeds just as toxic as the rest of the grape, and should I be concerned about one seed?
Dr. Stewart says
I’m not 100% sure about the seeds, but I do not think one seed will do much. You can always make him vomit or watch him for 2 days and see your vet for blood tests if you are concerned.
Georgia says
Hello, my 6 month old jack russel puppy ate 4 grapes. She weighs 13 pounds. I called my vet and he said that she will have diarrhea and to keep her 12 hours without food, just to give her water. I also called the Veterinary Hospital for her case and they told me the same thing. They also told me that if the diarrhea continues I should take her to the vet. I’m really worried…
Dr. Stewart says
I tend to be more cautious and would recommend having her vomit the grapes up. If you are worried, you can bring her to the vet and see if they will do something different while she is there. You can always have a follow up blood test in 3-4 days and check her kidneys. Personally 4 might be only the ones you have seen and she might be sensitive to grapes. Why not make her vomit them up and save the worry and the diarrhea too??
Lauren says
My miniature dachshund, who weighs around 13 pounds, ate three grapes on Saturday around 2pm. It didn’t occur to me that grapes were toxic to dogs until several hours later. He seems to be fine. No vomiting, no diarrhea, no increase in his thirst or urination. He’s eating just fine. Being crazy as he usually is. He seems to be fine 48 hours later after initial ingestion. But I know that even 1 grape can be toxic to dogs, and I’m very worried.
Dr. Stewart says
It varies among dogs. You can have your vet run a blood test to look at his kidneys. 72 hours and normal results and you should be in the clear.
Sydney says
Hi dr Stewart my 7 lbs 3year old dog which is a shih tzu just ate 5 grapes! I’m panicking what do I do and I can’t afford to go to the vet
Dr. Stewart says
You need to make him vomit. There are no safe ways except at a vet office; HOWEVER, there are home ways that are close to safe. Google hydrogen peroxide to make dogs vomit. I do not give out doses or prescribe in this blog, but hydrogen peroxide is the ONLY safe-ish way to make a dog vomit at home in my opinion. It needs to be within 4 hours of eating the grapes. It might be ok, but you never know. Try to get to a vet. The dose is very close at that point to being a problem.
syd says
Dr stewart when my dog ate 5 grapes a week ago he shows no symptoms but he did eat grass one day and vomited a small bit, now he doesnt poop that much and the poop is green
syd says
Are the grapes the problem?
Dr. Stewart says
Upset stomach, it should pass with bland food and time. If not see a vet. Probably the grapes upset his stomach. Yes.
Ms.Hadley says
My 5 month old Kitten ate a grape and threw it up within 2 hours and sadly after watching her for two days she was vomiting and not urinating at all. After a visit to a local vet poor Vega had severe kidney damage. The Dr. gave her antibiodics, naseau medicine, and IV treatment for three days. I took her home and she started acting a little normal, but after two days she is now vomiting everything up again. Her creatin levels were normal when they did the blood work before we left the vet’s office, could my cat have gastritis? Or something else? If so why 400 dollars later is my cat not better? Any suggestions? I am sure I will need to take her back, but I am a single 25 year old mother I can’t afford all this money to go down the drain and I end up still losing my fur baby it will break my daugther and I’s heart.
Dr. Stewart says
Hard to say. It certainly could be the grape and gastritis or kidney disease. I would have the blood tests repeated and see what the cause is. Grapes are can be quite toxic to little kittens and it might take days or more to get over the symptoms. Keep trying and hopefully the gastritis will pass or the kidney disease will stabilize. Good luck.
Samantha says
What happens if my dog drank some grape juice?…. She decided to drink out of my husbands cup and then started to dry heave off and on….
Dr. Stewart says
It all depends how much she drank and the dose, but mild GI upset might be all you see. If it gets worse….—> Vet visit please.
Hailey kaul says
Hi, my 80 pound 3 year old husky got ahold of a chewy bar (granola bar) with raisins in it. We tried to give him the recommended dosage of peroxide to induce vomiting about 25 minutes after ingesting the raisins. This dog has a stomach of steel and refuses to puke. We’re on 3 hours now. He seems like his stomach is upset but he doesn’t seem to be in pain. He’s not acting out of the ordinary at the moment. Am I safe to make him an appointment with the vet tomorrow or should I bring him in right away? He has eaten everything under the sun and been just fine so I’m hoping that will be the case here. I would really appreciate any advice you could give me.
Dr. Stewart says
The real answer is I dont know. You would need a dose of raisins to body weight. Call the ASPCA pet poison line (it might cost $60) (888) 426-4435 but it will save you a lot of headache and worry. There is also the Pet Poison Help Line (also $60) 855 764 7661 and they will both coordinate with your local vet tomorrow too. Very worth the money. Good luck.
Daniel says
My dog ate a few rains off the ground on my floor like 3 through 6 she is a 150 pound st bernard will she be ok i need to know asap im only 13
Dr. Stewart says
You never can be 100% but I highly suspect she will be fine or maybe have a little diarrhea. Make sure to let your parents know and the vet.
Rachel says
My 7.month old cocker spaniel puppy ate 1 grape a few days ago as it fell.on the floor. I didn’t realise they were toxic to.dogs until tonight after I’d read about it so now I’m worried about him. He seems fine in himself although he does seem more tired but he is drinking, urinating as normal. The day after he was off his food but hes been eating fine since. He weighs 12kg. Should I take him to the vets to get checked out and if it had made him.poorly.would.I have seen more symptoms by now?
Dr. Stewart says
One grape should be no problem, but you can call your vet for more advice. I would say he is probably fine and if he looks good now then that is further evidence that he will be fine. If you see anything abnormal call your vet. There is a limit to what can be done later in the process, so just watch for signs.
Marco says
Please help me doctor my shih tzu ate 1 or 2 raisins and I do not what to do he is only 5 or 6 years old but I do not know how Mich he weighs he is kinda big I’d say about 15 pounds will he be okay he ate them like 3 1/2 hours ago I told my parents to call a vet but they think he is going to be fine but I am not sure he has acted the same and is asleep what do I do I’m only 13 and I don’t know how to drive
Dr. Stewart says
There is not much you can do at this point. I think he will probably be fine, just watch for the symptoms mentioned in the blog and other questions.
Concerned says
Hi Dr Stewart, my 12 week old golden Labrador puppy ate 5 grapes last Friday night. He vomited Saturday early morning and slept a lot. He vomited again Saturday night after having the vet give him the charcoal late Saturday morning. But he was drinking water and ate. He is urinating small amounts throughout the day. Sunday he slept and when he woke up he was his playful self and acting normal. Sunday night he had diarea again. I am taking him to vet again today, Monday, once it opens. Very worried. Was hoping his change back to his normal self yesterday was a good sign.
Dr. Stewart says
Have his blood checked by your vet today or tomorrow. If he is back to normal and doing well and his blood is clean, then he should be ok. I would check his blood after 3-5 days of the eating.
Concerned says
Follow up question: when should I have his blood tested to determine if there has been kidney damage? And if there is damage, how will this impact his life?
Brett says
hi my 11 month old pug licked up around 1 tablespoon worth of grape jelly yesterday around lunch. last night he vomited 3 times, and had diarrhea, and was shaking/shivering and was really lethargic. it is now the morning (I don’t have an emergency vet around so I just watched him closely and after a while he stopped shaking and went to bed) and he is playing almost normally with our other dog (a chihuahua terrier mix) and is still a tiny bit lethargic and tired but he pooped (it wasn’t solid but he puked out his dinner last night so he has nothing in his belly) and peed a normal amount for his morning pee. should he be fine?
Dr. Stewart says
I would suspect he will be fine, but if you have any concerns have him seen by your vet as soon as possible. It would be normal for him to be fine.
Bulldog Owner says
I would just like to add to this for those who have commented that just because they gave their dogs grapes then they must not be toxic to any dog. My dog (20 pound French bulldog) ate a 2lb bag of raisins from my work bag I had set down and then left for 5 minutes to take a phone call. Anyway, I remembered grapes can kill dogs so I immediately took her to emergency vet. Was about a 20 minute drive. Vomiting was induced, she was put on IV to flush her body and kidneys. She had very mild kidney damage but recovered fine. She was in the vet hospital for 3 days. The vet said he has had dogs come in too late (2-3 days) after ingesting small amount of grapes (or raisins) when kidney failure has already set in and have died. So while the exact reason why grapes can kill dogs isn’t known I wouldn’t take a chance with your dogs. Even if you have/had a dog that didn’t seem to have problems with them. I will also note that my dog’s hospital stay was over $3000. So it’s also expensive if your dog has to be hospitalized for this.
Molly Der Kosrofian says
I am making meatballs and i put grape jelly in th. Not a whole ton but enough to make it a little sweet. I left one out to try while cooking and my 45lb sharpei-beagle mix got it and ate the whole thing. Should I be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
nope, unless the meatballs upset his stomach….
Rozita says
My question is about Hydrogen peroxide treatment. I have a year old St. Poodle (55 lb), who devoured 1.5 loaves of bread before i caught him. Knowing how bad this was for him, I induced vomiting with Hydrogen Peroxide. I poured it down his throat. And believe I over did – I gave him about 1/3 of cup, twice ( I didn’t realize I needed to wait 10-15 minutes, so after first round, when he didn’t through up immediately, gave him the second round). Within the next 20 minutes, he vomited 4 times, all the bread came out and he pooped once . He drank a lot of water. A few hours later, gave him 2 TBLs of plain yogurt. later, gave him rice and lean chicken with 2 TBSP of yogurt. His appetite is good. We went for a walk, and he was fine with walking and pulling. . But I see he is in discomfort. Breathing heavily. Tries to cough\vomit every now and then. Did I harm him? Will it go away? Is it possible the Hydrogen went down the wrong pipe? What are the risks now? And is his stomach still irritated knowing that he threw up everything he had in him since breakfast within the 20 minutes? Does he still have the Hydrogen in him? Anything I need to do?
Dr. Stewart says
Whew…ok way too much hydrogen peroxide and yes it can really upset his stomach and GI tract. He can vomit and aspirate food or peroxide too, which is really bad. I tablespoon peroxide every 15 min would be a high dose. I would take him to a vet to get him looked at asap. If he has ulcers from the peroxide or serious GI upset they can calm his stomach and protect his GI lining, if he has aspiration pneumonia then that is a very very serious condition that would potentially be fatal if not caught early and treated. SKip the yogurt too, most dogs are lactate intolerant and this does more harm than good (not all dogs but most.) See a vet for a check up and some diagnostics. He might need a chest xray to rule out pneumonia. Sorry and good luck.
Rozita says
Thank you much! I now understand how wrong I was.Took him to the vet the next morning, he prescribed Sucralfate morning and night, and stick with Rice and chicken. Dog threw up empty stomach the following morning (brown liquid) then pink liquids (bloody) the morning after. Rushed him to the vet again, checked him, and gave him a shot to suppress vomiting. Vet said that this is expected, because of what I did, and that his GI is irritated. Said he needed to heal. Kept him on restrictive diet. By today, back to normal, Vet made a point to NEVER induce vomiting in case of overeating as risks are higher than benefits. Said that Bread would fall into this category. In the process, I also realized I needed to change vets – the one I used before, was almost never accessible for urgent questions. Went back to our old vet, previous dog, where I always was able to call in and get guidance. Thank you for answering my original question, appreciate your time.
Laura W says
Watching my daughter dog 13 pounds and I gave 2 little pieces of my peanut butter and grape jelly. Should I be concerned ?
Dr. Stewart says
No
Laura W says
Thank you! Feel better!
Paul says
Hi Doc,
My Lurcher mix of about 10lbs just ate a grape. My girlfriend and I induced vomiting with salt within 20 minutes. He threw up everything he could, including the grape as we found the skin.. And even threw up a bit of bile at the end suggesting his stomach was empty.
He’s had a drink and we gave him some food with more water. We live in the sticks and going to a vet or getting activated charcoal is impossible until tomorrow. What would you suggest? It happened a couple of hours ago.
Dr. Stewart says
Nothinn more you need to do except get the dog to drink a lot of water. Salt is a very dangerous way to make a small dog vomit and salt toxicity is a problem. Water water water with some food.
Sera says
Hi, my 6 kg havanese drank 1/2-1 cup of a mixed fruit juice which is 20% red grape juice. Should I be worried
Sera says
Actually it was probably 1/4 cup
Dr. Stewart says
I doubt there is much grape in there, more water than anything. I really do not know the concentration and it is likely too late to do anything except monitor for symptoms (read blog for those)
Kelsey says
Hi Dr Stewart
We have a 75 lb Great Pyrenees mix who just had one grape, about an hour ago. Since she had it we have been stressed and researching the topic as we had no idea that they were toxic to dogs. Throughout reading this thread I’ve noticed the bigger dogs should be okay after one grape and in some instances inducing vomiting is actually not the right call. After reading those posts, we opted not to buy given it’s been an hour or so, I think we can still make that call. What do you think?
Thank you!
Dr. Stewart says
She will almost certainly be fine. Do nothing.
Vanshik Aluri says
Hi, my 7 pound, 2 year old Yorkie just ate one grape. I don’t know what to do, but is one grape enough to kill/seriously injure him?
Dr. Stewart says
very unlikely. read the blog and watch for symptoms
Mia says
Hi there
I’m dogsitting a 7 and a half year old choc labrador, about 24-28kgs (around 55lbs) who ate one grape that fell on the floor, about 6 hours ago, only found out that grapes are toxic to dogs!
She seems fine, only noticed an increase in urination and thirst when I had her out running after a football, but that has stopped since. She did eat some grass. No vomiting or increase in thirst, and still eating all her food, not lethargic either.
Should I be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
Very very unlikely it will cause any problem
Claryssa says
My cat had probably the size of the tip of my pinky in cherry jello, sugar free. he’s thrown up 3 times, the first and second time it was foam the color of the jelly, the most recent time it was some of his cat food only. I don’t have a way to get him to the vet today, will he be okay if I monitor him? I’m really worried. He’s 15 pounds. He isn’t acting any different at all, besides throwing up.
Dr. Stewart says
Not 100% sure but if there is artificial sweetener in the jello that is xylitol then you might be in trouble. Otherwise I suppose the cat is juts having a severe GI reaction to the jello and you should take him to your vet as soon as you can for a follow up and anti-nausea medication.
CINDY says
My 16 pound cat may have eaten part of a grape, not sure found it on floor, but has already vomitted and appears fine. I worry cause he has kidney disease already. Whst should I do?
Dr. Stewart says
Call you vet to follow up, but it will almost definitely be fine.
Jennifer says
Hi I am jennifer and I have a Pomchi (pomeranian chiwawa, he is 7 months old, and 5.2 kg) and he just ate 1 small purple grape that my brother accidentally dropped on the ground and few minutes ago. We instantly called the vet but they said that 1 grape would be fine. However I am still concerned. What should I do? How much of grapes would be concidered poisonous?
Dr. Stewart says
Nobody knows the exact dosing but I agree with you vet 1 grape SHOULD be fine. If you are still concerned you can have his blood tested in 3 days to assess any damage. I would otherwise read the blog for the symptoms and just wait.
Lucy Williams says
My brother gave our puppy some grapes this afternoon. I saw him and pulled 3 out of his mouth. He seems to have diarrhea but is eating and drinking normally. I’m really worried about him but my parents say that he will be fine. What should I do?
Dr. Stewart says
It all depends on dose. You should have him checked in a few days by the vet or just watch him. A few grapes would not hurt a larger dog, but a smaller dog might have problems. Let you parents read my blog.
Pamela K says
I am currently puppy sitting for my neighbor while she is out of town. She has a cockapoo who is 17.3 pounds and 16 months old. I set my plate down and walked in the kitchen and she took two organic red grapes off of my plate and ate them. I tried the hydrogen peroxide but she did not vomit. It’s been three days. My neighbors boyfriend picked her up right after t happened and to her for the weekend and he said that she Will be fine not to take her to the vet. He said that she did throw up this weekend. I have her today and she seems OK but I’m still concerned. What do you suggest? I’m so worried ????
Dr. Stewart says
Its too late, all you can do is watch for clinical signs. Read the blog for those but I would highly suspect she will be fine.
Dulce says
I have a 10weeks old shih tzu… and I made a mistake of giving her 2 seedless red grapes yesterday… until now so far there’s no sign of diarrhea, no vomitting, she eats well and urinate regularly in good amounts… is there any risks that she might be in danger? What I will do… thank u
Dr. Stewart says
She will probably be fine. Check out the blog it will help. You can just keep watching her.
Mel says
My 70 pound lab ate one grape Sunday night and within 2 hours the ER vet induced vomiting and she spit up the whole grape in full. She’s been eating drinking fine. Her stool has been formed but on the softer side. They took her blood Monday morning and performed urinalysis. All results were normal. Does she need to be rechecked? Again she vomited the whole grape up only a part was semi detached from the whole grape so done juices may have gotten out. Is softer but formed stool a sign of kidney issues?
Dr. Stewart says
Nope. I would say she is going to be fine. Very very unlikely to be a problem.
Chelsey says
Our 12 week old 4 pound chihuahua puppy ate 5-6 small green seedless grapes this morning. We spoke to our vet all day they said keep an eye out for vomiting diarhea lethargy and not peeing or not eating/drinking. She hasn’t had any of those symptoms today. My vet is closed now but wondering if I should be concerned with the amount she ate? They didn’t seem to concerned but google is freaking me out!
I plan to take her to get blood tests in 48 hrs.
Dr. Stewart says
Too late now, get the blood tests. I would probably have made her throw up but lets hope there is no issue. There will likely be no problem.
Julie says
My husband made polish sausage with mustard and grape jelly mixture on it and fed it to my dogs when he himself ate dinner with them and said they will be fine I have a 5 pound Chihuahua and a 15 pound terrier mix. Will my babies be ok or will the grape jelly hurt them
Dr. Stewart says
Probably fine but I would not do it too often. Grape Jelly has very little grape in it.
Melissa says
My puppy is less than a lb and ate 4 grapes
She is vomiting
Dr. Stewart says
Take her to a vet!!
elizabeth says
my dog is 100 pounds and he ate half my penut butter and grape jelly sandwich. should i be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
No, unlikely to be a problem.
Malory Stevens says
My dog ate a 1 in. by 1 in. square of a “goodness knows” brand granola bar… it has a coating of dark chocolate on the bottom and contains raisin juice concentrate as an ingredient. Is going to be ok?
Malory Stevens says
She is a 23 lb bulldog/pug mix. I tried 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting and she did, but no food came up.
Dr. Stewart says
Probably she will be ok, just watch for any symptoms at this point. If the vomit did not get any food out are you sure she ate it? I would just watch for the next 24-48 hours.
Kris says
My 10 pound chi licked a small container that previously had raisins in it. The raisins were moist. But there were no raisins in the container when he got to it. Would there be harmful residue enough to hurt him?
Dr. Stewart says
Very unlikely to cause any problems.
Gianna G. says
My 55lb Collie may have eaten 1 grape. She was chewing something and when I tried to get it away from her she swallowed it. I then found out my dad was eating grapes and he says he didn’t drop any, but I don’t fully believe him. If she did eat the grape, will it hurt her? Should I be concerned or just watch for symptoms?
Thanks
Dr. Stewart says
Just watch for symptoms. Unlikely to be an issue.
Malary says
I read your post and I really appreciate the information that you have supplied. Two nights ago, about 44 hours, my 8 month old Parson Russell terrier ate 2 or 3 oatmeal raisin cookies. He is a around 15 pounds. I induced vomiting and I believe he vomited all the raisins. However, I am watching him very closely for any signs of renal problems. One thing that I have not been able to determine is a timeline of the symptoms of raisin toxicity. I am wondering how soon will he appear lethargic if he has raisin toxicity poisoning? I also want to be sure that I am using appropriate supportive care for him, just in case there is an issue. I am encouraging frequent drinking, using unseasoned broth I made from venison steak, and I am still feeding him as normal. He was vomiting for about 18 hours after ingesting the cookies, but has ceased vomiting but has had some loose stools. He is still active and urinating.
Dr. Stewart says
Vomiting for 18 hours seems extreme??? If it has stopped I guess that is ok, but wow. Usually the toxicity is 48-72 hours (remember these are a new toxin so info is limited.) I would suspect you would see symptoms by now or at least see changes to blood values. After all the vomiting and the limited number of raisins there are likely no effects. Just go back to normal and watch for symptoms. Get your vet to run baseline blood work next visit.
Blake Bebout says
My dog who’s like 15-20 lbs are a half a pb and j sand which with grape jelly. Should she be fine? She’s acting completely normal after a couple of hours so I’m assuming everything is fine.
Dr. Stewart says
Read above. Will be fine.
Lauren says
My 16 pound (I know he’s overweight, we’re working on it) licked some peanut butter and grape jelly off of a plate. Do I make him puke? Do I take him to the vet? Please help, im really worried.
Dr. Stewart says
No he will be fine if it is just a little. Very little grape in grape jelly. Watch for symptoms. If you see anything then bring him to the vet.
Lauren says
*16 pound cat
Grace says
My 16 week, 4 pound (2kg) Maltese x Shih Tzu ate one green, small, seedless grape (not the skin) 2 days ago. He hasn’t shown any symptoms of toxicity. He’s been playing, sleeping, eating and drinking like regular. He hasn’t vomitted nor has he had any diarrhoea. Is he still in any danger? He is also going to the vet for a booster shot tomorrow, is there anything specific I should ask the vet about him eating the grape?
Dr. Stewart says
Should be fine. Ask your vet about a kidney test and tell them about it. Read the blog….should be just fine.
Nancy says
My 6 month 21 pound french bulldog accidentally ate two grapes that fell on the floor, he hadn’t thrown up or anything should I be concern
Dr. Stewart says
Maybe is the best I can do. The toxic dose of grapes is very variable. The most likely answer is no, but it is possible. I would have him checked by your local vet in 2-3 days with a kidney blood test. If there are any symptoms then bring him before that.
Liv says
My dog had a lick of grape juice two days ago, but last night she threw up and her stomach is making noises. I started a new food diet and gave her a new treat so I don’t know if it could be that.
Dr. Stewart says
Probably the diet
Alana says
Hi! my 85 pound rough collie may have ingested 1-2 small muscat grapes (the very small, round ones) this morning. I didn’t actually see him eat any, It was a suspicion because i’d seen him go for one i’d later found on the floor. I induced vomit – no sign of grapes. I also fed him activated charcoal, and then he had a meal and water shortly after. He is acting normal so far. No increased drinking or urination. The vets in the area are closed today, and the poison hotline said the blood tests wouldn’t show anything for a few days. What’s your advice?
Dr. Stewart says
You did what you could, which is probably enough. They are correct, the blood tests will not be useful for a few days and until then you need to just wait. Most likely there will be no problem. I would assume he will be fine. Good luck.
Alana says
Thank you! its day 2 and he’s totally fine. poop was normal, appetite is off the charts, drinking and peeing as usual. running around the house like nuts. There was no sign of grapes in the poop either. I called my vet and they said to keep an eye out, but he should be fine.
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to everyone here 🙂
Kelly A Fitz-Gerald says
My 7lb Chihuahua are 1 grape today. I gave her peroxide and she threw up but then she ate the throw up before we could grab her. Should I be concerned? It’s been about 5 to 6 hours and no symptoms
Dr. Stewart says
The symptoms often occur later and they are not always easy to initially see. She will likely be fine but you might want to get kidney values checked in 3 days to be certain.
Emily says
2 days ago my 8lb cat ate half a grape. I took her to the ER and the vet induced vomiting within 1-2 hours of ingestion. She threw up parts of the grape, but they weren’t sure if all of the 1/2 grape came up, they gave her charcoal and put her on fluid overnight. I picked her up the next morning (about 6 hours later). The ER vet said that my cat should be on fluids for at least the next 24 hours to be safe, so I immediately took her to my regular vet
He looked over the records from the ER and didn’t seem to be concerned because it was “only half a grape.” He did not continue fluids and let me take my cat home and said I should come in for a blood test in a month only if I noticed my cat vomiting or not eating. Was this good advice? It’s been 48 hours since she ate the 1/2 grape.
Dr. Stewart says
I would agree with the ER to be safe and not sorry. The regular vet might be right but you never know. Are you willing to take a 20% chance on permanent renal disease? Up to you I guess. I would have the blood tested in 3-5 days and then sleep without any worry. The symptoms are not always obvious.
rachel says
my dog ate a grape outshine popsicle that i dropped, he’s a large (120) dog. what should i do?
Dr. Stewart says
I dont know what that is, but it probably has less than one grape in it. You can try to find out how much grape is in it. But probably do nothing.
Hadley trautwein says
Dear dr. Stewart my brother gave my dog Nash who is a 2-3 year old rescued puppy and I am really concerned about him so should I take him to the vet or will he be fine.
Hadley trautwein says
My brother gave him a grape sorry I forgot to add that in
Dr. Stewart says
One grape should not be a problem in a medium or larger dog. If he is under 20 pounds I would be more concerned.
Hadley says
Ok thank you so much
cookie says
My miniature poodle just licked up a few of this “all natural” Asian grape juice stuff that i accidentally dripped on the floor (as a result of not having the tightest lips around my glass as usual) and my dog came rushing to lick the 15 drops or so that were on the floor. Knowing that grapes were poisonous already, I decided to have him drink tons of water. I’m hoping that he’ll be okay, but I’m wondering if i should take him to a vet tomorrow?
Thanks,
Cookie
P.S. The grape juice’s first ingredient was water, the second grape pulp, the third, high fructose corn syrup, fourth, grape concentrate, fifth, citric acid, sixth, grape flavors, seventh, sodium citrate, and finally, vitamin c. Here’s a link to the grape juice nutrition facts:
Dr. Stewart says
Probably not a problem, but you should call your vet in the morning to talk about it. Unlikely an issue.
Tiara says
My 9 year old min pin (9.9 lbs) ate 2 grapes about 2 hours ago. We tried to get her to vomit but she wouldn’t. I plan to take her to the vet tomorrow but I’m terribly scared. Are there any symptoms that will appear by he morning I should be looking for ?
Dr. Stewart says
None by morning likely, read the blog for symptoms. Good luck.
Concerned owner says
Hello i was doing some errands and i noticed someone left the bag of grapes out for at least half a hour and it was in a place where my 2 cats and 2 dogs could get to it. I’m not sure if any of them did eat any they are all acting pretty normal. It’s been a few hours i have seen no symptoms or change in behavior. I don’t have the extra funds to take the 4 of them to the vet clinic to be tested. If nothing continues to change should i still be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
Hard to say unless you saw someone eat them. If you cant get them tested you might not know if anything is wrong immediately. You can just watch for symptoms and treat if they arise. The cats are likely fine, it would be if the dogs ate them. Read the blog for symptoms and see if you notice anything then bring them to the vet immediately. If there is nothing my now you are likely fine.
TT says
My 50lb lab mix just ate about 6 raisins…I can’t take him to the vet. I poured peroxide down this throat & he heaved, but did not throw up. Are 6 raisins enough to make a 50lb dog sick?
Dr. Stewart says
Yes, 6 raisins can be toxic to a dog that size. Beware how much peroxide you give, “pouring” down a dogs throat is very dangerous. It only takes a spoonful or 2. You need to closely watch him for symptoms and try to get him to a vet if anything occurs. 6 is not a guarantee, but it is possibly enough to cause problems. Usually when people say “6 raisins” and the dogs vomit, there are 15 raisins in the dog. Consider that 6 was all you saw and more are in there.
Husky Mom says
Hi Dr. Stewart. Our 45 lb female husky snatched an oatmeal raisin cookie about half an hour ago. We have given her a teaspoon of peroxide to induce vomiting. She may be pregnant, could any of this cause problems for puppies if she is pregnant?
Dr. Stewart says
There is nothing else to do except call you vet for a check up in a day or 2. The raisins could certainly cause renal problems for the puppies and the mother depending how many she ate, but making her vomit will help. IV fluids and a vet check would be ideal, but it is probably too late now. Just watch and see if there are any effects. Good luck!
Husky Mom says
She has thrown up everything at this time. Is there anything else we need to do?
nancy funk says
My Labradoodle is 9 years old and weights about 70 lbs. A person gave her half a black grape should I be concerned she has a warm nose and just lays down?
Dr. Stewart says
No, that is minor
Bryan D says
60 lb possibly 12 days pregnant female lab.
She just got a hold of my daughters “uncrustable” it is a peanut butter and grape jelly concoction.
The package states that the jelly portion is made of sugar and grape juice.
I would guess the “grape jelly” portion to be less than a tablespoon.
Dr. Stewart says
probably not an issue
Genevieve says
My 20 pound dachshund ate about five grapes 4 hours ago and 1 grape 30 minutes ago and we didn’t think until now that grapes might be toxic for him.He seems absolutely fine.He’s has no diaheria.Should I be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
I would be concerned for sure. He needs to see a vet to vomit and start charcoal and IV fluids to be safe….. read the blog about treatment and symptoms.
Maggie says
Hello, My dog just indigested some grape flavoring from a popsicle on the floor. Will he be alright? he is just a puppy and it was just a little bit, but I’m concerned.
Dr. Stewart says
read the blog posts, this will not be a problem.
Russell says
Hello, I just adopted a 3 yrs old 73 pound American bulldog, he had at least 4-5 green grape halves. I didn’t know how bad it was until I researched it. All the vets near me are closed. Should I be worried based on his size?
Dr. Stewart says
There is no known toxic dose. Read the blog. You should watch for symptoms now as it will be too late to do anything else.
Lexie says
Hi, my 17 week old english springer spaniel puppy got into a starbucks strawberry ace refresher which seems to contain white grape juice concentrate, there was very little liquid left in the cup and he is acting fine, he seemed to have just spilled the cup and we are not sure how much he may have ingested. Should we take him to the vet, induce vomiting or just monitor him?
Dr. Stewart says
Very hard to know. You can try calling pet poison help line for the dose and other ingredients. 1-800-213-6680. I’m sure there is a fee, but it will save you a vet visit. Good luck. I would assume there is so little in there that it will be fine….just my thought.
Laurie says
Hello,
My 5 mo old 23 lbs german Shepherd had about 5 grapes that I fed him, like an ignorant ?!$?! that I am! I feed him tons of fruits, he loves everything, then it dawn on me to google it and now I’m pretty convinced he’s going to die! But ofcourse the internet can freak a girl out! He’s pretty normal and this was in the span of a couple of hours. I read through all the comments, and I’ve seen that some larger breed dogs can possibly be in the clear, what do you suggest? I would definitely go broke and probably evicted if I go to the vet! But anything for my baby boy! :/
Dr. Stewart says
There is still no known dose of grapes or concentration for dogs. I have recently seen a large dog get very sick from that number and the next day saw a dog that ate double and was just fine. There is no way to know and without vet care you are left to just watching him and making sure no symptoms arise. Sorry but just watch him, you might be too late to do much about it now anyway. If you see any symptoms bring him to a vet!
Meli says
I gave my shitzu a grape just one, then my boyfriend asked me if it was safe which made me google it i found this page it was one grape she weight 6 lbs should i take her to vet?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the comments. There is no known does. It has been too long to do much except look for symptoms now…. probably fine but good luck.
Iziah says
My mom didn’t know that dogs can’t have grapes and gave him one. Luckily, he spat it out after he put it in his mouth. I’m still not sure if he is going to be ok so please reply ASAP.
Dr. Stewart says
One that he spat out should be fine.
Christina says
My 11 week old Golden Revriever (about 8-9 pounds) ate 7 green grapes. We rushed him to the Emergency Vet where they induced vomiting, about 45 minutes after they were ingested. He stayed the night on an IV there, then we transferred him to our vet this morning where they are continuing him on the IV. So far he is doing really well. They would like us to do one more night at the ER on an IV then bring him back in the morning. We are willing to do this but the cost is getting very high (close to $1200 so far). Do you think it’s nevessary for a second night on the IV?
Dr. Stewart says
Good question. I think no one knows and that is a lot of grapes for a dog that young and that size. I would think another night is wise but maybe not 100% needed. There is really no way to tell. You can start loking for renal blood markers at about 2-4 days…..so that will not help. It really depends on the money and how they think he is doing. Also if 7 grapes came up in the vomit, then you are good…….
Colleen says
I had done meat balls mixed with bbq sauce and a little bit of grape jelly for meat ball sandwiches so badically coated the meatball. My 2 pound chiuhaua ate two meat balls ( I knew how many got put in the sand which ) you think he will be okay should I take her to the vet ?
Dr. Stewart says
Not sure I understand. Grape jelly a little is fine. Read the other comments.
Cheyenne Webber says
my pitbull blue heeler puppy ate a small piece of my peanutbutter and grape jelly sandwhich should i be worried about her?
Kelli says
Help my y orksire terrier got to a grape that fell on the ground. She’s around 10 lbs and she vomited after I gave her hydrogen peroxide. Should I be worried?!
Dr. Stewart says
Hard to tell. I answer this about 25 times in the comments and the blog. No way to tell based on weight and if she vomited out the grape or not. It is too late to do anything now except watch for clinical signs and have her kidney values checked at your local vet.
Arnold010 says
Hi, my 40lbs dog ate one grape yesterday. I know that she will be fine after only one grape but I would want to know whether harmful substances will stay in his organism for a long time and will damage his kidneys slowly by years or it will be completely removed from his organism with time?
Dr. Stewart says
He will almost certainly be fine and it will flush from his system.
Priya says
My golden Retriever ( 8o pounds) ate 2 raisins 72 hours ago. He has had no reaction and is perfectly fine. Does this mean we are out of the woods ? I called the vet immediately and was told based on his weight this would be fine. If I had done this research then, I would have taken him to the vet to both have him vomit it out and done the fluid/IV. Is there anything I can do now ? Are we definitely all good now ? should we insist on bloods now ?
Dr. Stewart says
Since no one knows the toxic dose of raisons on dogs, you might want to have blood tests done a few days after the event to make sure all is well. There is always a risk, but it should be lower now…. If you want to be totally safe run the tests 3 days after the ingestion.
Andrea C. says
My dog weight 45lbs hes a maltipoo and he licked a grape, should I be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
no
Ruth says
I dropped a red grape on the floor and my 14 year old Bichon ate it. He is about 14lbs should I be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
Since there is no known dose, there is concern. I would watch him closely and read the blog for what to do.
Tara Hall says
Our 4 month old pup ate 20 or so grapes, caught her 2minutes into her feast, we administered 10ml of H2O2. Called ER vet, we were told they could not treat her until we called poison control. We started driving immediately bc no vomiting yet. I was on hold for 15 minutes before poison control picked up. They gave us zero help, just a case number and a $65 charge. Vet administered emetic, she threw up all grapes. We paid for subq fluids and came home, she is acting fine, poo is solid, she drank a normal amount of water. Very aggravated that a vet required us to call poison control…do vets not know how to treat grape ingestion? Your site showed us everything to do! Thank you!!
Dr. Stewart says
Glad to help! I hope you got them all out and everything is good! I might have also given some charcoal, but if they all came out then you are in the clear.
Madeline Ortega says
What if my dog only licks the grape (never ate it) will it cause problems?
Dr. Stewart says
no
Toni says
My dog ate 1 grape about 7 HRs ago he is only 2.3kgs, he is pacing up and down and seems uncomfortable, is there anything I can give him?
Dr. Stewart says
Loads of fluids, or bring him to a vet for IV fluids to be safe. There is no known toxic dose so this might just cause GI upset and mild renal problems. Bland food and loads of fluids. Good luck.
Minnie says
my 10 month old catahoula dog who’s definitely more than 30-40lb(i’m not sure what her weight is but she’s definitely heavy probably in the 40-60lb range? maybe even more) she ate only a half of a red grape last night and that’s it.
it’s a very low dose & my mom said she should be fine but i just wanna be certain bc grapes can be so unpredictable with dogs.
didn’t induce vomiting bc we didn’t have hydrogen peroxide with us so we just let her be.
she wasn’t showing any symptoms last night, just being her regular energetic self and was playing
she went to go pee early this morning around 5am like we always take her out to do, but she didn’t poop(it’s always different everyday tho, sometimes she poops early in the morning sometimes she doesn’t)
she did drink water last night after she ate the grape she drank some water this morning but not a lot, and she’s very sluggish at the moment but i think it’s because it is early in the morning and she does sleep in everyday until 9-10am ish after waking up at 5am to walk
she’s asleep right now but it did seem like she was having a bit of tummy ache or uncomfortableness in her tummy, and it’s making quiet gurgly noises
i don’t know if she’s doing this because she’s cold or if she’s having a stomach ache but she’s sleeping curled up, more than usual, she usually sleeps laying flat out on her side. and when i try to give her belly rubs she isn’t as happy to receive, usually she lifts her legs and lets me rub it but she doesn’t wanna move at all so i’m assuming she has a stomach ache. although a moment ago she did do the leg shake thing when i was itching her belly and went back to sleep
i’m watching for symptoms but should i be worried about her if she has a little upset stomach? or do you think it’ll pass?
in her puppy months she would eat anything and almost everything even paper towels and would just poop it out or vomit & she seems to just eat anything and be fine with it and she doesn’t vomit like she used to unless she really needs to cause she ate something she wasn’t supposed to
i’m just worried because i know grapes affect the kidney no matter how much or how little. even if was just half of a grape i just wanna be certain if she’ll be okay or not and if we should take precaution
vet is super pricey and we’re hoping it’ll be our last option so should i just watch her and see if anything happens? i’ll be seeing how she eats also later when she wakes up and i feed her
it’s been about 10 hours since she ate the half of a grape, she slept the whole night peacefully apart from showing a bit of discomfort in her face because of her belly
i’ve read all the blog and comments but i still wanna be certain since other sites and people want to tell me a million other different things regarding grapes and dogs
Dr. Stewart says
She will almost definitely be fine with her weight and only a half a grape. Don’t worry.
Mark Mayes says
I am such a idiot, “normally” we try hard not to give in to her begging for our food, but when we do I at least research if the food is safe, for some reason I assumed I had done that on Grapes and I allowed our 4 year old 7lb chihuahua lick the juice from a piece of a green seedless grape. Only then then did I question if I had really looked up their safety or not and I’m guessing i mixed it up with some other food.
I’m old enough to know better, not only for her weight…cutting to the chase, I know to watch the signs and I know the dosage is based on animals weight and even then its a “best guess”, but everything I can find talks about eating 1 or 2 grapes, I cannot find anything about licking the juice out of a grape, she licked the juice out of the tip of a grape (yes, my DA squeezed it) she didn’t eat anything to my knowledge, if so it was a sliver of the meat but as far as I could tell she only got the juice of the tip maybe the size of a dime (probably less but I’m going on more than less) .
How concerned should I be (other than the normal “it could kill her”), but in general, being 7lbs is she in major danger? (yes I will be calling the vet in the morning) but i will be up all night with worry, checking on her and praying she doesn’t start to vomit (or that she does since it says induce vomiting… such a two sided coin).
I’m just super worried…..we chose her, and she trusts us to properly care for her, protect her and love her and I am so worried I have failed her by possibly poisoning her.
Dr. Stewart says
There is VERY likely no worries. This seems like a small amount even if she got a little of the meat of the grape.
Marcia says
I have a 6 month old 50 lb pitty cross boxer. I did not know grapes were toxic until just as day ago. I had him to the vet today because he has had diarrhea the last few days and had vomited about a week or so ago and now today the disarray is worse and has vomited 4 times in the last three hours since we have returned from the vets. He had shots and the vet gave him some antibiotics. We thought that maybe it was because he ate some other dogs feces but now I am concerned that this may due to the grapes. The last grape he had was oct 2. He is off food and water to try and clear his system out and start eating again in 24 hours. I’m concerned the water restriction might not be good. Is appetite has been good
Thoughts please.
Dr. Stewart says
Do not restrict water….. never restrict water except on very rare events. There is so much that could be going on, but grapes might or might not be the issue. A simple kidney blood test should let you know if they are the primary culprit. I would keep in touch with the vet and keep him/her abreast of the situation. I really can not recommend much more, except that you should let him drink water for sure. Start him on a super bland diet when he starts eating again too.
Jj says
I have two dogs. 65lb black lab and a 30lb corgi.
The lab ate 3 grapes and the corgi ate half of a grape.
I induced vomiting at home within 5-10 minutes of them eating the grapes and seems that all of the grapes have came up. Will the dogs be ok?
Dr. Stewart says
No way to be sure, but you did the right thing and the chance of any problems seems very very slim. I think they will be fine. You can have their kidney values checked in 3-4 days to make sure.
Kc Komara says
My 15lb dog ate my chicken sandwich salad.. I had just made it and the whole bowl was on the counter. It had red grapes in it. I’m sure he ate a few before I caught him. I tried to induce vomiting with peroxide. It didnt work. I dont know what to do.
Dr. Stewart says
To be safe, bring him to a vet and get her/him induce vomiting. They can also give charcoal to be extra safe. Good luck. If you cant get there get his kidneys tested in 3-4 days.
Octavia says
My dog ate a tiny piece of a grape. Will that affect his health?
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blog and comments. No it will not.
Hilly says
My 4lb 9 week old dachshund puppy ate a half of a grape, only reason I knew is it was in his poo this morning, he has had diarrhea today, but I also started him on a new wet food today, not sure which caused it. He seems to be tired a bit more but when he’s up, he’s running around playing as usual. Should I take him in since I seen the grape or keep an eye on him?
Dr. Stewart says
Since very few dog only eat half a grape I would take him tot he vet to be safe, but if it REALLY is half a grape you are probably fine. Make sure his stool firms up.
Kristina says
My 22 pound Boston terrier may have eaten 3-5 grapes roughly 7 hours ago. I can’t confirm exactly how many were eaten, if any. Assuming at least 3 were. He has had diarrhea this evening, 4 times in 7 hours, but is showing no other signs of discomfort. Is there a chance the diarrhea could clear up and there be no issues, or should I go get him on IV fluids as precaution while we wait to see what happens with the diarrhea and are able to do blood tests?
Dr. Stewart says
That is enough grapes to be concerned. I would have his kidney checked when you can and the diarrhea needs to stop. IV fluids would be ideal and would help clear the grapes as well as the diarrhea. Have his kidneys checked in 3 days if you do not take him in.
Michael Baguinat says
My dogs have diarrhea and they are dehydrated, so i chatted their vet and told me to buy Pedialyte for them. The pedialyte i bought is grape flavored, and they were able to drink like a little bit but they make a lot licks. we kind of deluted it half water half pedialyte on their bowls. should i be worried? thank you so much for your reply!
Dr. Stewart says
The grape in the pedialyte should not be a problem, the dehydrate diarrhea might be an issue. If that keeps up I would make sure to bring them to the vet.
A says
My dog at a piece of cereal that touched raisins (Rasin Bran)… not the raisin itself but the cereal piece had touched it… should I be concerned? He’s about 5 yrs, about 15-20 lbs.
Dr. Stewart says
please read some of the comments or the blog……no its fine.
hope says
my two 80 lbs dogs got ahold of some grape jelly but only like 2 table spoons and i can drive im eleven
Dr. Stewart says
The are fine, read above comments. Grape Jelly is not really much grape.
Masylun says
Hello my dog ate 1 grape a couple minutes ago. He’s 18 pounds. I’m worried about him. He’s had a grape or two a while back and was fine. Didn’t know they were toxic until now. Does he need to go to the vet?
Dr. Stewart says
Probably he is fine, read the blog and comments for what to watch for.
Kath says
Hello, Dr. Stewart.
My three y. o. 53 lb. retriever mix ate a piece of burnt raisin toast (“Food for Life” brand – low glycemic, flourless, sprouted whole grain bread) with margarine and cinnamin sugar on it that my daughter threw outside a couple of hours ago. Should I be concerned? There were approximately 12-15 raisin pieces in it. So far my doggie girl is her happy self.
Dr. Stewart says
12-15 raisins is definitely a concern and you should bring her to a vet to make vomit, if this is too late, then you need a blood test in 3 days to check kidney function. Read the blog.
Kathleen says
Thank you for your response, Dr. Stewart. Thank God all is well with our dear doggie.
Nataly says
Umm my 8 pound puppy ate a chocolate covered raisin and I’m not old enough to drive my mom wont take her to the vet she says that her old dog ate plenty of chocolate and was fine and that a raisin wont do anything to her… what do I do? I dont have anything to induce vomiting and I’m scared.. she only ate it a couple of minutes ago
Dr. Stewart says
Sadly I think you might have answered your own question….not much you can do. I would encourage your mom to AT LEAST give the dog some peroxide to make her vomit. Otherwise read the blog and comments and look for symptoms in the future. I think your dog will likely be fine, but the raisin is the concern, not the chocolate.
Nataly says
I cant even bring it up with my mom… if I even mention it she gets really mad
Dr. Stewart says
I truly hope it is all fine and ok. You need to go to vet school in the future!!
Brent says
My 15 lb dog may have eaten a small piece of a grape. I cut them in quarters for my daughter (among other fruit) and she threw her bowl. I am pretty sure that I got them all before the dog could get to them but what if she ate a small piece? Should I be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
No, but read the blog.
Brent says
Thank you for the quick response. I did read the blog, I just wasn’t sure if I really should be concerned about such a small amount since the blog says any amount could be toxic. I’m also not sure if the dog had any so I’ve been panicky wondering what if.
Dr. Stewart says
Great! Not to be concerned likely.
Martin says
My dog is 16 months old and weighs about 40 lbs. Shee accidentally ate a grape off the floor last night.
She has eaten regularly since then, and peed and pooped fine, but seems a bit lethargic one night later.
Should I be concerned about this one grape that she ingested last night?
Dr. Stewart says
You should bring your dog to the vet to get tested. It is possible it is the grape or it might be something else. 16 month old dogs should not be lethargic. The grape might have some effects……impossible to know.
Martin says
Dr. Stewart,
Thank you for your quick reply! The lethargy seems to come at night when she’s winding down, which I assume is natural. My concern is still the grape she ate 2 nights ago and any effects it may have on her kidneys, as a 40 lb. dog.
This entire experience, and reading the comments from others above, has enlightened me about the dangers posed by raisins and grapes.
Thank you for your assistance and knowledge!
Isaiah says
Hey my 55-60lb black lab ate 1 and a half grapes, will she be ok?
Dr. Stewart says
unlikley, but read the blog and get him checked later.
Kate says
Ok. So I have read through 90% of these questions to you and your responses. Thank you by the way for STILL responding to a post from 2013. It shows you truly care about what you do and also for people and their animals. Now…. for my (probably already answered above) question, our German Shepherd is roughly 30 pounds and about 4 months old, she ate 4 grapes about 3 hrs ago. I gave her activated charcoal (about 3 grms maybe a bit more) She is obviously not showing symptoms yet. Should I make her throw up, give her more act. charcoal, or rush her to the ER? I apologize if you’re having to repeat yourself. I guess I would just feel better if I had a response to my exact situation. I greatly appreciate it.
Dr. Stewart says
Hello, 3 hours is a little long but vomiting might be the best thing, and should be the first response for grapes. Activated charcoal is a maybe, as they are not sure it helps. Also 3gm is probably not enough to help. If you can not get her to vomit grapes up then maybe an ER visit with IV fluids would be the next safest option. You can take your chances that the charcoal helped (it is unlikely) or the dose for her is too low. You will not see signs for at least 24-48 hours. Sorry, but vomit faster might have saved an er visit. Good luck.
Jeremy says
My Pointer mix ate a pb&j that was left out, she’s about 50lbs, should i be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and the replies…no
Pineapple says
My border collie is about 50lbs and I accidentally dropped grapes and I’m pretty sure he ate 4 or 5. I thought it was ok but then looked online to check and now I’m terrified. It was awhile ago and he seems fine. I don’t know how to induce vomiting since we have no hydrogen peroxide and can’t drive him to the vet.
Dr. Stewart says
If you can’t, then you can’t. I would have your vet check your dog’s renal values in a few days to be sure you are ok.
Jazzmin says
Hi I’m not sure how much my dog weighs but he is a very muscular 4 year old average boxer dog and he ate one red grape is this anything to be too worried about?
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blog and the comments. no
Pineapple says
I read ur blog after my dog ate grapes I dropped. I’m scared about him, he’s about 50 pounds and ate 4 or 5 grapes. I don’t have any hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting and can’t drive him to the vet
manpreet kaur says
My dog has eaten 20 pieces of grapes.
And we are so worried about it .
I dont know what to do.
Please give some suggestions
Dr. Stewart says
That is very bad. See a vet and make him throw up. You need to see a vet. There is nothing except making him vomit that you can do.
Courtney says
We didn’t know grapes were bad for dogs, we have 2 chocolate labs Bailee- female 70 pounds and Boone- male close to 90 pounds. Bailee had 3 grapes and Boone had 2-3 grapes. About an hour or so after they ate them I made them vomit after talking to our pet poison control. I checked their vomit and all the grapes came out for both of them, are we in the clear or should I take them to the vet tomorrow?
Dr. Stewart says
They should be fine but to be super safe have them blood tested in a few days.
Rhea says
How did you make them vomit ?
Dr. Stewart says
Hydrogen peroxide. Google the dose, I’m sure it is on the web but I do not want to give out doses….. sorry legal sticky.
Raffaella says
One of my dog at 4-6 grapes in 2 days, and in those days he was acting normal. The 3 day he’s poop has lots of liquid in it and he pooped 4 times, but yet he is still eating, activite, and drinks. The next day in the morning we will bring him to the vet. I don’t know will he be okay, will he LIVE 😰? I am very scared. Is there any way he can survive? Will he DIE?!
He is a border collie, he is around 30-40 pounds heavy.
Dr. Stewart says
There is a good chance he will be fine. Have him checked by the vet. Have them test his kidneys.
Elizabeth says
Help!! Please. I really don’t know what to do. Two nights ago my 28 pound beagle allegedly ate some grapes. I say allegedly because my mom came home and found a ripped up bag with one grape left in it. she says that she left them on the high counter and there were about 10 grapes in there she doesn’t know if he ate any or not. I really don’t know what to do and there of been times when he’s eaten chocolate and had to go to the vet. At the vet they made him throw up. Chocolate is bad in itself, but I was reading online about grapes and they seem even worse. I don’t know what to do please tell me the symptoms if my dog ate grapes! I really really don’t want him to die of kidney failure I’ve only had him for a year and he’s a sweet dog. One thing I did notice that’s different is he usually sleeps on his bed but tonight he slept on the floor spread out and whimpered a little bit. I don’t know if this is a red flag but please let me know.
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog!! It should answer most of your questions. It is all about the symptoms and reactions. Call your vet and get him in is the short answer.
Andrew says
Hi Dr. Stewart, I have a pet human and it escaped from the chains when it saw I was cutting grapes. he is 4 years old and weighs 60 pounds. It ended up eating 3 grapes after biting my finger… I don’t know what to do!
Dr. Stewart says
I have 2 of those too and all is hopeless and lost until they mature at 18……
Chandler says
My dog ate a dog that just ate grapes will she be ok??
Dr. Stewart says
SHe should eat a cat that ate charcoal now.
Christine says
My beloved 5 year old 50 pound poodle ate 3 huge grapes. Your blog probably saved his life. I forced 2 teaspoons of peroxide then waited 5 min with no vomit. then I administered 1 oz of hydrogen peroxide. He threw up all the grapes.
The peroxide was 3% so I diluted the peroxide 2 parts peroxide to 1 part water.
Thank you so very much. Endless thank-yous.
Dr. Stewart says
So glad I could help!
KaiKylo says
Sir, I know you have received this question time and time again, but I have to ask. I live in a country where it’s impossible to run blood work on my dog. And vet hours are very strange and unpredictable. Please help me.
About 12 hours ago, my 21 kilo (46 pounds) German shepherd (who is 7 months old) ate a grape. Will he okay?
I am.so sorry for asking a repeated questions, and I have read the blog, but some reassurance would help.
Thank you in advance. I hope you have a good day
Dr. Stewart says
He will most likely be fine. One grape should not hurt him. Watch for the symptoms I mention, but I would not expect any problems.
Austin says
My dog is a blue nosed mastiff, weighs around 85 pounds. I was getting grapes to eat and one fell on the floor, he quickly scoop that sucker up. Should I be worried……….
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and answers, I have answered this exact questions 15 times. Nothing to worry about!
Brian says
Dr. Stewart, I had recently fed my 8 pound chihuahua about 1/3 of a grape. I had no idea they were toxic until reading this blog. Please help. I’m extremely worried.
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments, I have answered this many times.
Joe says
My 60 pound English bulldog ate about three grapes should I be worried about it and should he go to the vet?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments. Concerned but not worried. Go.
Emmi says
My 35lb Mountain Cur mix ate 2 grapes (4months old) . I didn’t know they were toxic will he be okay?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and the comments please. I answer this multiple times. It is unknown if that will be a problem.
Alan says
Hello Dr. Stewart,
I have read many of the comments but I have not found one that matches my case. My 23 lbs Beagle ate one grape that fell on the floor. Should this be cause of concern?
Thank you for your time!
Dr. Stewart says
Unlikely to be much concern but it is possible. I would have his/her kidneys checked in a few days to be certain.
Taco says
My dog is 4 pounds, 11 yrs old. He ate one small green grape. Please advise.
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and the 30x I answered almost the exact question in the comments please. Go to a vet.
Emily says
We recently got a pitbull he’s about 4-5 months old and he ate 3 or more grapes I’m really worried because if you say that they can die I’m scarred he might how do I know for sure he has a problem
Dr. Stewart says
Call your vet. That is border line.
E says
This isn’t about grapes but I think my dog might have a infection and since your an expert I need your opinion so our 4 month old pit bull doesn’t usually pee in the house but the past couple days he has been. He will be walking and pee on the floor not knowing he did it. The other day he was sitting there with his toy in his mouth and randomly started peeing. Do you think he might have UTI?
Dr. Stewart says
Possible yes, go see a vet and have his urine tested.
Jean says
My 9 pound cat may or may not have eaten a raisin. I gave 1tsp of peroxide but no vomiting.
Dr. Stewart says
See a vet, that might or might not be serious and cats do not easily vomit with peroxide and it can cause GI upset. Seek veterinary care, for the peroxide (maybe) and the raisin.
Margaret says
Dr. Stewart, you are an absolute saint for maintaining this blog for so many years.
Dr. Stewart says
Thank you for the nice words…
Arzu says
Hi Dr. Stewart and thank you for all this information and keeping up with these responses!
I had no idea how I missed the memo on grapes being toxic for dogs, but just came across it by coincidence when looking up other fruits…
Of course wouldn’t you know, I just fed my 16-month-old, 11 pound Yorkiepoo two grapes (small green organic seedless) for the first time Tuesday evening (it’s now Thursday night)…
Meanwhile had I not seen this I would never have even considered it as he’s been totally normal, including bathroom, food and water appetite, energy etc..
I’ve read several of your responses to the comments but I’m still a bit confused on timeline? At this point it’s been over 48 hours with no changes, so assuming he continues to be normal do I still need a blood test? Or is that only if symptoms should start to develop, in which case I guess that would generally happen within the next 24 hours?
Thanks again
Dr. Stewart says
Good question. There is no right answer. Clearly he has missed any of the early symptoms of GI problems and obvious kidney disease, but you never really know what his kidneys are doing. The best safest route is a blood test in 1-2 more days to make sure everything is going well. If not, I ALSO feel like it might be a safe course to just watch him like a hawk for the next 2-5 days and make sure he is fine. Increased drinking and urination are often very hard to assess, so the blood tests are helpful. It all depends on finances, schedule and concern. It might let you sleep better at night to get the simple blood tests. Call you vet for a second opinion, my feelings will not be hurt.
ALEXANDRA says
I have 2 bully dogs both about 85-90 lbs ate 3-4 grapes each. I did not know they were poisonous! 🙁 should I try to make them vomit?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and over 100 comments. Yes
JOHN says
11 pound Maltese ate one and 1/2 green grapes several hours ago.. By now it should all be digested. He is not showing any symptoms, and he is normal. Should I be concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and 100’s of comments that answer this about 50x please
yelenna says
my dos is 27 pounds and had 1 and a half grapes. is he going to be okay? he hasn’t pooped yet and seems ok. but im still not sure….pls help im only 12.
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the comments and the blog, I answer this multiple times. He will be fine most likely.
Jas says
My dog she is about 45 pounds, she ate 1 grape. It’s been about 3 hours since she ate it. How long will it take till I know she is in the clear?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments.
Ellie Palombo says
My dog is around 25 pounds and he is a terrier, I gave him 2 purple grapes, he has been fine I gave him them like 5 hours ago. I need help and I don’t know how to make home throw up plus he is sleeping
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments, he will likely be fine.
Jess says
My 7 lb chihuahua ate 4 green grapes. I induced vomiting with 3% hydrogen peroxide and she threw up 15-20 min after initial ingestion of the grapes. I did not see any grapes, but I did see all the food she ate right before she ate the grapes. She is acting normal, but realistically is she going to be okay?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog. If the grapes did not come up then you need to worry. Impossible to tell! Symptoms are delayed.
Missy says
Dr. Stewart you are such a kind hearted person! You are helping so many people from all over the country with answers for so long now! Thank you! My 8 lb Porkie (Pom-Yorkie) ate a tiny piece of peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich my husband gave her. After reading the blogs I think she’ll be fine. Thank you again from here in New Orleans for your patience!
Dr. Stewart says
Thank you!
Missy says
My Porkie just threw up twice. It’s been about 27 hours since she ate about 1/4 teaspoon of Welch’s grape jelly that was on a little piece of pb&j sandwich yesterday on Sunday. It says it has Concord grapes in it. She is 8 lbs. should I bring her to vet or just watch her?
Dr. Stewart says
Watch and if it happens again go right in….. make sure she is eating. It could also be a red herring and something else is going on.
Lillian says
The younger of my two cats wiped his paw on a midly melted grape popsicle (grape juice as the main ingredient) and licked the juice off his paw.
He is approx 1.5 years and 10 pounds. Should I be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments. No.
carly says
hi, my 10lbs dog at a grape and i’m freaking out. we can’t take her to the vet tonight, so i read the blog and a bunch of other websites but don’t know what to do.
Dr. Stewart says
You cant go to the vet… there is nothing you can do. Go to the vet in a few days…as per blog site.
Isabella says
I’m pretty sure I already commented but I wanted to rephrase. I understand u have probably answered this questions several times but I need some assurance.my 70 pound, 8 year old, boxer American bulldog mix named coco aye four grapes that my cousins gave her. My family said not to induce vomiting bc her size was big enough to withstand it. It’s been about four hours and she is showing no signs. We r unable to bring her to the vet bc she is car sick and do aggressive and can’t take Dramamine. She is a pretty healthy dog but I’m still scared and have no idea what I should do now.
Dr. Stewart says
Read the comments and blog. I have answered these questions over and over. You already said you cant do anything so what am I going to tell you?
Mary says
Hey my Labrador that is 110 pounds ate 2 -3 grapes and I’m so worried !
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments! The answers are there.
Jessica says
My dog is 4 lbs and she ate half of a green grape. I induced vomiting with peroxide but there was no grape in her vomit. Should I induce vomiting again??
I have some activated charcoal. Should I give her that too??
Dr. Stewart says
I really can not give you specific advice with medications like you are asking. Those are proper approaches to a poisoning but if you read the blog and all the answers I have given again and again, you will see that I think you should go to a vet before giving medications and you might not need to for that dose.
Kim says
I have a 17 pound chihuahua-miniature pincher mix. I gave her two yogurt covered raisins and then read about raisin toxicity. This was about 3 hours ago. Do you think she needs to go to the vet or is this amount unlikely to cause much of a problem for her?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments. Go to the vet.
Wes Hunter says
We have a ~40lb labradoodle who is right at 6 mo old. We never realized it before, but since hurricane Florence and a tornado significantly changed our backyard landscape, we now see that there is a HUGE muscadine grape vine growing in a tree in our yard. We’ve noticed these “seed” looking things in our dogs poop for the last few weeks and thought they were acorns. In that time, we took a stool sample to the vet. But it’s not acorns, it’s grapes. I can’t guess at how many she’s eaten, but probably hundreds over the last month. What can I do? Since she’s been ok for this long, does that mean they aren’t hurting her?
Dr. Stewart says
I have no idea, but I would have her blood work checked and her renal values looked at by your vet and KEEP HER AWAY from more grapes. If her kidneys look fine, they you should be ok.
Wes Hunter says
Thanks. We’re cutting out the vine today, so hopefully that will be the end of it moving forward.
Mela says
My puppy (5m 8lbs) ate 3 grapes today because we didn’t know he couldn’t eat them. I read the entire article but we can’t afford a visit to the vet. He hasn’t shown any signs and it has been an entire day. I am incredibly worried and am afraid of the worst. My parents are worried too but hope he will pull through it. We don’t have anything to make him vomit, so we are lost. Please help. I am worried about my little Loki.
Dr. Stewart says
There is very little you can do at this point, just wait and hope for the best. I think you will be ok, but watch for any clinical signs.
Paloma Huffman says
I gave my 50 pound golden retriever about 7 grapes before knowing they were toxic and i’m super worried over an hour ago we gave her food to induce vomiting but she still hadn’t vomited and is acting normal for now. How worried should I be? What else should I do? My dad doesn’t want to go to the vet to spend $1,000+
Dr. Stewart says
I would be worried, but you never know. The vet visit will not be $1000. You can wait like it says in the blog and answers and get her tested in 2-3 days, but you would then be treating not preventing.
Aronn says
Thank you for this informative post, my dog, ate a grape that accidentally fell on the floor, I know already that it is harmful to them because I read it already from another article, so I observe him the whole day and the following day. No bad signs, what a relief. It’s a good thing he’s been active the whole time. There’s no vet close to my place, do I still need to bring him to the vet? Here is the article that I’m talking about https://drmartypets.com/can-dogs-eat-grapes/. Thanks
carissa says
my dad accidentally fed my 25 pound dog 1 grape, not knowing that dogs aren’t supposed to have them. she seems normal but it only happened about 15 minutes ago. should we be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
Probably it will be fine, but watch for symptoms. read the blog and comments.
Anonymous says
My 110 pound female Great Dane ate half a grape I accidentally fed it to her not knowing it wasn’t ok.should she be fine?what should I do?
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments. Do nothing.
Jaxon says
My 5 month old silver lab ate 25 plus grapes… we took him to the vet. He threw them up. They gave him activated charcoal. His urination seems fine about 20 hours later. His poop was normal looking. Should we take him back in? (We took him to the vet only about an hour after he ate the grapes)
Dr. Stewart says
Do what they say, but I would think they recommended a re-exam in 48 hours for kidney blood tests.
Madison says
My dog got on the table and took half a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich,the jelly is organic and had mostly peanut butter…should I be worried
Dr. Stewart says
Read comments….probably not.
noah says
Hey i was being extremely careless and when i wasn’t looking my dog (a 10 pound shih tzu) ate what i could only assume to be around 3 grapes i wanted to know if you had any suggestions
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blogs and comments. Seek veterinary care.
Shae says
Hi, um I let my cat have a few lick of grape jelly and he’s around 4 to 6 months old. He’s pretty average weight and I’ve read some of the comments and I can’t find one about cats. I really don’t know what to do, I’m really worried and I don’t want him to get really sick. I’m only 15 and I don’t have enough money to rake him to the vet and get him looked at. I really have no idea what to do.
Dr. Stewart says
He should be fine. Jelly is not usually too concentrated. Don’t do it again. Too much sugar too.
Rhea says
My Italian Greyhound is 9kgs and she ate two grapes 3 hours ago. She seems fine but I’m reading these comments and I’m starting to worry. I called the vet and he said to monitor her. The moment she brings up we need to check her in. Should I be worried?
Dr. Stewart says
Borderline, but probably too late to address. Watch her for the symptoms mentioned in the blog.
bill says
my 2 pound dog ate a grape is he ok?
Louise says
My dog ate a 1/4 of a small grape. I let him it eat because i dont know that grapes are harmful to dogs. I told my mom that i fed my dog a small amount of grapes but she just answered that he will be okay that there will be no effect in my dog. After an hour or 1 1/2 hour my dog vomits and i dont know if he ate it or my grandmother cleaned it up but what if my dog ate it? Is it dangerous? Please help me. I can’t sleep everynight thinking of it. It just happen yesterday. What will i do?
Dr. Stewart says
He will be fine.
Vicky says
Hi I was visiting a friend Yesterday with my dog. My friend was eating a Christmas mince pie and give my dog a Very small amount before I could get to her IT was gone. I’m unsure if there was a current in it. It’s been 30 hrs since it happened, I’ve seen my dog drink more water than normal in the last 3 hrs. She is a 12k Staffies cross with a whippet. Her bowel movements are normal There’s no vomiting. Should I see a vet?
Dr. Stewart says
Probably not a problem…
krunal says
My 3 month old labrador ate a grape about 24hrs ago and today he’s stomach is swollen and 2x times the normal size and also he has diarrhea. No clinic is open at this time what should I do pls I’m really concerned.
Dr. Stewart says
One grape would not do this. Bring him to a vet in the morning. This is something else going on….
Trish Limbaugh says
My 9 pound chi ate 1/2 of a grape. Hydrogen peroxide didn’t work to get him to vomit so went to vet where they induced vomiting. His kidneys were tested and fine. Went back 24 hours later and kidneys were tested again and were fine. Do I have to go again at 48 hours for another expensive test? He is eating, peeing and drinking fine and shows no sign of illness. Thanks.
Dr. Stewart says
SHould be fine, but it helps to be be sure. Up to you how certain you want to be.
Christine says
My cat ate some of my purple fruit jello which is flavored grape. She only licked it a bit before I realized what it was. Is she going to be okay? I’m like really concerned now that I just poisoned her.
The ingredients only say water, coconut, seaweed extract, citric acid, sorbic acid, natural fruit flavor, FD&C (FD&C Yellow #5, Red#40, Blue#1)
Dr. Stewart says
She will be fine
Jake says
These comments…🤦🏼♂️
Luci says
My 60 lb pitbull has eaten about 12 grapes Or so, somewhere in the last 4 hours. I gave her peroxide and she vomited twice, in large amounts. There were definitely grape/grape skins in there.
I can not get her to a vet until tomorrow. Will this hamper any chance of recovery?
Dr. Stewart says
If you got the grapes out she should be able to wait.
Michelle Pierce says
My 10yr old, 11lb miniature poodle just got into some leftover grape juice in a cup. Probably not more than a teaspoon or so. I noticed it immediately because He made some hacking/gagging sounds. I tried to immediately give him water, but he wouldn’t take any. I did give him half a crushed benedryl with a tiny bit of peanut butter. Is there anything else I should do or is the juice diluted enough with sugar/water to not be overly concerned?
Dr. Stewart says
He will be fine
Adam says
Monday this week my mother brought home sweet grapes, she said she dropped a few (3?) and the cat got to playing with them. My otherwise healthy dog Felix (37lb American Eskimo, 6yo) began vomiting Wednesday morning. Since, his appetite has been poor and he has been drinking water more often. I took him to the vet that day and attributed the vomiting to a new dental treat we’ve been giving him. He cleared the exam and we were advised to put him on a light diet if chicken and rice cottage cheese etc. today is Thursday and this morning he vomited two or three times, we found a whole grape in his vommit. I’m planning on taking him to the vet in the morning it’s currently 11pm. If you’re active on these boards I’d appreciate some input. I did read through the post and most comments.
Dr. Stewart says
SOrry for the delay response, the blog was down and covid has slowed everything down in replies. The grapes are definitely suspect and you need to get a kidney check if you have not already.
Nikki says
While I appreciate you taking the time to post this and answer questions, your tone and yelling at commenters in all caps is beyond unprofessional. You’d be better off not responding at all. I don’t know any vet who would act like that. Makes me question whether or not you’re even a vet. Stunned when I realized this was a legitimate emergency clinic site.
Dr. Stewart says
Not sure when I yelled in all caps, except when people ask really crazy questions that border on animal abuse. I’ll look back at my comments. These are written for free in my off time to give people a SMALL insight and some little help. It’s possible it was on my phone and cap lock was on. Please don’t read them if you do not want to.
LaTasha Macon says
i have a 20 pound dog and he ate one red or purple grape about 20 mins ago and i paid for a service that i get to chat with a vet and he said my dog should be okay bc it was only one and because of his weight. i called the local vet hospital and they said i should call poison control for animals and ask them. im scared to make him vomit bc i heard of the bad side effects. i dont know what to do i dont want him to die but im not rich and cant afford 100 consulation fee!LaT
Dr. Stewart says
He will be fine.
Lynn says
Hi. My 50 pound Pitbull had one red grape. I’m worried about her. What should we do??? Please help!!! We need an answer as fast as possible.
Dr. Stewart says
He will be fine.
Kiana says
Hello Dr. Stewart,
I’ve read all the comments from beginning to end hoping to get an answer from a situation close to mine. But i didn’t see any. I have a 55 lbs German Shepherd Chow mix. I accidentally/ absent-mindedly gave her some (maybe total of 4-6 fl oz) of my berry smoothie mixed with berries, yogurt, milk, and handful of frozen grapes. Is that bad? Is that the same as eating actual grapes? We gave her 2 doses of hydrogen peroxide, nothing. I tried taking her to vet but they don’t accept walk ins right now. Please help! As of the moment, 6 hours later, she’s not showing any signs of being sick.
Dr. Stewart says
SHe will likely be fine. Just watch for any symptoms. There is probably not enough grape juice to a be a problem.
lupita says
My 4 month old puppy had diarreah and i did not know the problem. Hours ater i found a chewed grape on the ground. She did not swallow it but I am concerned. Shoud I take her to the Vet?
Dr. Stewart says
Yes for diarrhea, but it was not 1 grape that caused it. Keep looking for a cause.
Daisy says
Hi my dog ate mabey 3 grapes or less will she be okay I am really really concerned will she be okay please please please please help!!!!!!!!
Dr. Stewart says
Depends on the size of the dog. Make it vomit or call a vet and get her to vomit. Then watch for symptoms. Read the blog.
Mony says
Hi my dog that is around 6 and 7 pounds ate 3 or less grape will she be okay please I really need you help😭😭😭😭😭😭
Dr. Stewart says
Ah, 6 pounds. That is a lot of grapes. I would make her vomit. Then read the blog for what to look for.
harry says
hi my cavoodle (8 months old and 4kg) ate about less than half of a grape. its been about just over a day and he seems fine, and i know youve answered this alot but i need some closure on if youll think hell be fine. thankyou.
Dr. Stewart says
He’ll likely be fine.
De'Ante A. says
Sorry to bother, but my 10 month old Shetland Sheepdog ate 6 grapes. Around 20 minutes after him eating them, we used hydrogen peroxide to make him vomit them since we can’t afford a vet trip.. He seems fine, but he’s experiencing lethargy and a lack of an appetite. I’m really scared, do you think he’ll be okay?
Dr. Stewart says
Most likely he will be ok, just watch him…..
De'Ante A. says
Forgot to mention, he’s around 15 pounds.
Tara Thorne says
My 9 month old blueheeler mix got into my bowl of grapes i did the peroxide and he didn’t vomit at all. I don’t have the money to take him to the vet is there anything i can do at home
Dr. Stewart says
Nothing. Increase water intake. A whole bowl of grapes can be very dangerous.
Maddy says
My dog got into the bin and there was grape stem on the floor I don’t suspect he ate very much he is about 12kg and 5 months old and I’m reading all this stuff online and I’m having a panic attack pls help I don’t know if he needs to go to the vet.
Dr. Stewart says
Grape stem? Read the blog. He needs more than a stem.
Cassidy Wolf says
My 75 pound lab may or may not have eaten one grape, she is acting like her normal self but this happend at 9:30 pm. What should I do
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog…. she will be fine.
Lin says
You poor thing. People writing in that their dog ate 1/4 or 1/2 of a single grape. You should be charging for such stupid questions.
Fernando Vega says
Hi Vet!
My dog, Randall, ate one grape when my niece gave it to him. He is a Rottweiler and is 90-100 pounds (been a year since his last vet appointment). Should I be concerned? He is still his goofy self.
Dr. Stewart says
READ THE BLOG AND COMMENTS. He will be fine.
Paige says
I had a bowl that had fruitcake in it sitting on my nightstand and my cat licked the bowl or the fork, although there was none left. Might have been some residue from the fruitcake. Will he be ok?
Dr. Stewart says
fine
carol says
Hi! Ive been read all the comments but all ive seen was for grapes. My 2.6kilos puppy accidentaly ate 1pc of raisin.yesterday, 24hours past no vomiting happened poops are ok, and she eats well,and plays well like normal..Should i still be worried? Thank you very much!
Dr. Stewart says
1 raisin should be fine, I would treat these like grapes but certainly more risk for density in smaller amounts.
carol says
Thank you very much!! 😊
Sandy says
My 25 pound cockapoo ate a single grape yesterday that rolled off the fruit bowl at my parents. We couldn’t get him to vomit at all, but today he had a solid morning poop, eating normally and playing. Figure he’s okay but I need the reassurance 🙁
Dr. Stewart says
Read the comments, Fine.
Anna says
My mastiff American bulldog mix dog ate 2 grapes 7 mins ago. I told my family and they said he will be fine. I’m so worried for him. I read this article and told my family about it and they said the internet lies. I told them to take him to the vet and they said no. I’m 11 and can’t go myself
Dr. Stewart says
That is not that much for a big dog like him. He will likely be fine. Any more and you need to watch out.
Saayer says
My 1 year old corgi ate a grape and its been more than a week and I can’t tell if she has any symptoms im worried as heck and I can’t stop looking at her in worrie
Dr. Stewart says
Read the blog and comments….
John says
My 80lb labrador ate 1 green grape this evening. I’m guessing he will be ok?
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blog and comments.
Caroline B. says
Hello! Thank you for this post. Sorry you had to deal with all the silly comments, I was laughing about some of them.
I have two 70lb golden retrievers, a male and a female. Yesterday I gave them 2-3 grapes while I was eating grapes out of a bag (one dog had two grapes, the other had three). I quickly realized i shouldn’t have done that. I thought they would be ok, but after thinking more about it and reading this thread, we decided to induce vomiting about an hour after they ate the grapes. One of them vomited immediately three or four times in a row. One of them didn’t vomit at all (the one who ate 3 grapes). We repeated the peroxide and still no vomiting. After about 45 min with no vomiting and two rounds of peroxide, we took him to the emergency vet where they induced vomiting with an injection. They got three grape halves out of him. Not all, but half of the grapes he injested. This was about 2.5 hours after he ate the grapes. I hope because of the dogs’ size, they will be ok even though there are still 1.5 grapes that didn’t come out. We will be watching him.
I am posting this in case anyone else has this happen and doesn’t know what to do. I didn’t want to make them vomit, but after reading this I felt it would be much, much worse to wait and see if the grapes caused problems. Kidney failure is no joke and shouldn’t be risked. Inducing vomiting at the emergency vet was less than $200. They let him go home immediately with instructions to keep an eye on his eating and drinking habits since the remaining grapes could theoretically still cause an issue. If we had done nothing & the grapes had caused major issues, it would have been way more costly, not to mention of course my precious dogs health would be at stake. Just make them vomit ASAP if they eat grapes, no matter how many. That’s the lesson I’ve learned. Whether it’s at the vet or at home, time is of the essence. Again thank you for your efforts on this post, it helped me make the right decisions.
Dr. Stewart says
Glad the blog helped! Good luck, I’m pretty sure they will be ok.
Jenny P says
Hello,
Thank you, this article was very useful so far.
I have this 11 months old husky puppy (about 20lbs/9.5kg). My partner fed him 4 grapes(about 20 grams) yesterday without my knowledge.
It had diarrhea in this following morning but his stool was fine after.
His appetite was more than usual today.
Tonight my partner fed him three more grapes and this time told me. Since I am not home I asked him if he checked if it was okay for it to eat that. He replied no. I found your blog(along with other ressources), told him to induce vomiting asap using 1 teaspoon of 3% peroxide. The dog vomitted the content, the grapes he had ingested about an hour ago was mixed with all the food he threw up.
Aside from that, he says the pup has not shown any other symptoms, was playful all day, ate a lot of food and drank a lot of water and that he peed a bit more than usual.
I told him for tonight to just give the dog as much water as possible. But I was not sure if the pup should eat, so I told him not to feed it yet (thinking it might help diluting the toxin faster with just water)
He could not bring him to the emergency tonight so I told him to monitor the symptoms.
The pup was exhausted and went to sleep not long after drinking some more.
Is it safe to resume feedings? He isn’t showing any other symptoms so far.
Dr. Stewart says
Resume feedings, hope for the best and watch for symptoms. You can also get a blood tests in 3-4 days to see if there is any kidney damage.
Good luck!
Emmett says
My family has a 16 month old Bernese mountain dog, she’s about 85lbs and I dropped a very small piece of cinnamon raisin bagel that might not have even had any raisin. However my parents aren’t home and I’m worried. Our dog seems fine and is her normal happy self! She is still taking treats and she peed recently about half an hour after this happened (it’s been in hour) I just don’t want to make her to be uncomfortable for no reason and I don’t want to have to take her to the vet. If she got a raisin it would have only been one, I’ll update this if she barfs but I’m hoping she will be fine and all that will happen is some diarrhea. Some of these responses are making me hopeful!
Emmett says
Update she is fine, still peeing eating and drinking and is her happy self! She didn’t even barf! Too big of a dog to have it that bad!
Dr. Stewart says
great!
Rosa says
I had no idea about this and fed my dog a leftover peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich two mornings ago. Yesterday she didn’t want to run at the dog park, which we thought was weird. Today she’s been lying down. But when I walk her she walks her steady pace. But definitely less energy than usual. Should I take her to the vet? I feel horrible 🙁
Dr. Stewart says
Unlikely to be the cause, but yes take her to the vet. She sounds sick.
Kelly says
My son just confessed that my 70lb retriever ate his raisin butter tart around 5 hours ago. I have no idea how many raisins would be in a tart but I am assuming it is too late to induce vomiting now? We are so worried. Thank you for your time.
Dr. Stewart says
Very hard to assess without the number of raisins. You are likely ok, but read the blog and the replies and watch for symptoms. If you think there are loads of raisins then I would call your vet for a day of fluids and monitoring. 5 hours is too long to make vomit usually. This is a big dog so you are likely ok.
Tiana says
My 17 yr old Bichon (13 pounds) ate 3 gummy bears. The third listed ingredient is grape juice concentrate. Should I take him in or be concerned?
Also there isn’t any xylitol or other concerning ingredients from what I could tell.
Dr. Stewart says
no, its fine
Nichole says
Hi there, I’m not sure if my dog ate any grapes or not. He was chewing on the stem and their was some grapes hanging on it below and I took it out of his mouth. I can’t afford to go to the vet. He is around 10lbs. or little over. He is a pappilon/yorkee poo, mid size dog. He didn’t have any symptoms yet after 8hrs. Should I worry? Thanks.
Dr. Stewart says
Please read the blog… it is addressed there. You need to know if he ate any???