Raisins pose an extreme danger to dogs since they inflict damage on the kidneys and become fatal when the kidneys entirely fail. It has not been pointed out which the toxic compound in grapes and raisins is, but it’s believed that some of the sub-components in the fruits are poorly metabolized in canines. It only takes small amounts of raisins to cause acute kidney failure in a dog. However, the toxicity is not the same in all the dogs.
This usually occurs 12 to 24 hours post-ingestion, and toxicity signs can include vomiting, diarrhea, increased or decreased thirst, increased or decreased urinary frequency, anorexia, lethargy, weakness, dehydration, and halitosis. Your dog should be considered an emergency since he has eaten raisins, and you should get in touch with your vet.
When you arrive at the veterinarian or pet emergency clinic, the first treatment made to help your pet is decontamination. They induce vomiting to remove raisins from the stomach and give activated charcoal to bind to any remaining toxins. Your dog will likely need IV fluid therapy to support their kidneys, and in severe cases, they will be hospitalized and closely monitored with further treatment for even up to 48 hours.
To prevent raisin poisoning, raisins and any products that contain raisins should be kept away from dogs, and suitable substitutes, such as apple slices, should be offered. Educate all family members and visitors on the hazards raisins present to dogs and the crucial nature of not offering pets.
Do not induce vomiting in a dog that has eaten raisins unless told to by a professional—especially if the dog is unconscious, having difficulty breathing, in distress or shocked, and shows signs of fluid in the lungs.
Call the vet and give them as much information as possible about the incident. Use the Pet Poison Helpline or ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for directions to the vet’s office.
