Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Grape poisoning in dogs and other pets signs and treatment
By Bates, Nicola·Published in Companion Animal·2015·Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS), Medical Toxicology and Information Services, Mary Sheridan House, 13 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY, United Kingdom·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Grape toxicosis in companion animals
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
If your dog eats grapes, raisins, or currants, it can lead to serious kidney problems. Symptoms may not show right away, but if you suspect your pet has ingested these fruits, it's crucial to take them to the vet immediately. The vet will likely provide treatment to help remove the toxins and support kidney function, which includes giving fluids to keep your dog hydrated. If treatment starts quickly, the chances of recovery are good, but if kidney failure has already begun, the outlook is much worse.
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Abstract
Ingestion of grapes, raisins, sultanas or currants (fresh and dried Vitis vinifera fruits) can cause renal failure in dogs and possibly also in cats, ferrets and skunks. This article outlines the sources of poisoning and the clinical signs, and discusses toxic dose and treatment. The toxic mechanism remains unclear and, although many animals eat these fruits without adverse effect, it is not possible to determine which are at risk. Treatment is therefore recommended in all cases and is aimed at gut decontamination, protecting the kidneys and maintaining urine output. Prognosis is good if aggressive fluid therapy for 48 hours is started before the onset of renal impairment, but is poor in dogs with oliguria or anuria.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2015.20.12.668