Raisins or Grapes...

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Can Cause Acute Renal Failure in Dogs and Cats:

Essentially unheard of prior to 2001, raisin and grape toxicity seems to be recognized with increasing frequency. The ASPCA Poison Control Center has now documented over 50 cases of acute renal failure occurring due to ingestion of either grapes or raisins. Raisin toxicity also has been observed in a cat.

Affected animals generally begin to vomit within 6 hours after ingesting the raisins. Following this, the dogs might become anorexic, lethargic and may develop diarrhea. Renal failure became evident with 3 days. In the original report of 10 cases, half of the affected dogs died. With aggressive therapy for acute renal failure, the other 5 dogs survived.

Neither the toxic principal nor the minimum toxic dose is known at this time.

Pet owners should be advised to avoid giving raisins or grapes to their pets as treats and to seek veterinary care if large quantities are ingested or if the pet appears ill.

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Warning to owners- Dont give these sweets to your dogs

Posted At : 4:27 PM | Posted By : admin
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The ASPCA APCC study of eight dogs who developed liver failure and coagulopathy (a condition affecting the blood's ability to coagulate) because of xylitol ingestion began with one dog a 4-year-old neutered male Welsh Springer Spaniel who ate four large chocolate-frosted muffins that contained xylitol. Records from 2003 to 2005 were then reviewed and seven more dogs were identified who had eaten xylitol powder or xylitol-sweetened products and developed similar abnormalities. The dogs had eaten a variety of products containing xylitol:

A 3-year-old neutered male standard poodle had eaten five or six cookies.
A 5-year-old spayed female Scottish terrier had eaten 30 pieces of gum.
A 6-year-old spayed female Labrador retriever mix had eaten about 450g of xylitol powder.
A 7-year-old spayed female miniature dachshund had eaten 100 pieces of gum.
A 4-year-old spayed female Australian shepherd had eaten 12 cupcakes.
An 8-year-old spayed female Labrador retriever had eaten about 140g of xylitol powder.
A 6-year-old spayed female Dalmatian had eaten eight muffins.

Five of these eight dogs were euthanized or died because of liver failure. Owners may be watching their diets by using xylitol-sweetened products. But they should also be watching their dogs to ensure that they dont get hold of products that contain xylitol.

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