Have you heard about this? I'm sharing it with all of you in this fashion to give a heads up to a real dog lover problem
If you have a dog ... PLEASE read this and send it on. If you don't
have a dog, please pass along to friends who do.
Written by:
Laurinda Morris, DVM
Danville Veterinary Clinic
Danville , OH
This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was a 56-pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix that ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Tuesday. He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking
about 1AM on Wednesday but the owner didn'tcall my emergency service until 7AM.
I had heard somewhere about raisins ANDgrapes causing acute Renal failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject. We had her bring the dog in immediately. In the meantime, I called the ER service at MedVet,and the doctor there was like me - had heardsomething about it, but ... Anyway, we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center and they said to give IV fluids at 1 & 1/2 times maintenance and watch the kidney values for the next 48-72 hours.
The dog's BUN (blood urea nitrogen level) was already at 32 (normal less than 27) and creatinine over 5 (1.9 is the high end of normal). Both are monitors of kidney function in the bloodstream. We placed an IV catheter and started the fluids. Rechecked the renal values at 5 PM and the BUN was over 40 and creatinine over 7 with no urine production after a liter of fluids. At the point I felt the dog was in acute renal failure and sent him on to MedVet for a urinary catheter to monitor urine output overnight as well as overnight care.
He started vomiting again overnight at MedVet and his renal values have continued to increase daily. He produced urine when given lasix as a diuretic. He was on 3 different anti-vomiting medications and they still couldn't control his vomiting. Today his urine output decreased
again, his BUN was over 120, his creatinine was at 10, his phosphorus was very elevated and his blood pressure, which had been staying around 150, skyrocketed to 220 ... He continued to vomit and the owners elected to Euthanize.
This is a very sad case - great dog, great owners who had no idea raisins could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know who has a dog of this very serious risk.
Poison control said as few as 7 raisins or grapes could be toxic. Many people I know give their dogs grapes or raisins as treats including our ex-handler's. Any exposure should give rise to immediate concern.
Onions, chocolate, cocoa and macadamia nuts can be fatal, too.
Even if you don't have a dog, you might have friends who do. This is worth passing on to them.
Confirmation from Snopes.com
A question for all Dog-lovers?
2009-02-10 2:49 pm
回答 (27)
2009-02-10 2:59 pm
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Thanks for highlighting that! I did actually know that, but it is very good that you have put this information up as so many are ignorant of the fact. We found out when my mum's dog stole some fruit cake (which she'd covered when she left the room). It was only a small piece but I made her phone the vets (it was late at night). She had to take him in immediately, and they made him vomit (they found five raisins), they then gave him charcoal and kept him on an IV drip for a three days. If we'd waited and he'd become ill it would have been too late. NEVER wait ot see if your dog becomes ill if they eat raisins, when they do they have probably already suffered irreversible kidney damage, they need immediate attention! A lot of people have dogs who suffer know reactions, but unless you want to kill your dog do not ever feed them grapes or raisins. Thanks for highlighting this!!
參考: To duisend, it may not have harmed your dogs, but it is a recent development, and some dogs are not affected. But for everyone else do not take the risk, lots of owners have watched their dogs die a slow and painful death!!
2009-02-10 5:37 pm
Thank you for posting that here.
I have posted the warning before, and met with a lot of sarcasm..
Many people say something like, " I have always given my dogs grapes,(or raisins) and they never effect him.
BUT, the problem is..it isn't ALL grapes or raisins..Some are more dangerous than others. Researchers haven't found what the difference is, yet. WE certainly can't distinguish them.
Grapes from the same field will have more of the toxin, and raisins from the same batch will have more of the toxin than others..Those that brag about *MY dog isn't affected* , just have been lucky to not have given him the 'wrong' ones, yet.
Bottom line: NO grape or raisin is safe..
I have posted the warning before, and met with a lot of sarcasm..
Many people say something like, " I have always given my dogs grapes,(or raisins) and they never effect him.
BUT, the problem is..it isn't ALL grapes or raisins..Some are more dangerous than others. Researchers haven't found what the difference is, yet. WE certainly can't distinguish them.
Grapes from the same field will have more of the toxin, and raisins from the same batch will have more of the toxin than others..Those that brag about *MY dog isn't affected* , just have been lucky to not have given him the 'wrong' ones, yet.
Bottom line: NO grape or raisin is safe..
參考: btdt
2009-02-10 3:02 pm
Thank you. I have many times posted a list of foods, including raisins, toxic to dogs. It hurts my heart when I read where people say things like, "It depends on the dog." Maybe this will help drive home the point that dogs can not eat everything we do. Again, Thank you!
2009-02-10 11:12 pm
Thank for sharing that information with us. It's usually helpful. I knew you don't give chocolate but I didn't know about the other thing. I'm really sorry that the dog could not been saved. I don't have a dog but I adore them. It's a real shame that the poor dog is gone. I will be sure to pass this information to my sister and my neighbor and whoever have a dog. Thank you very much. I really appreciated. God bless you.
2009-02-10 5:12 pm
I can'ttell you how sorry I am for you and your family.
We lost our dog Bob a great Lab last Jan, came home from the Drs and he was half dead. \The vet said it was stomach cancer.
I still cry..guess I will for awhile. I read this poem and it makes me feel better.
*big hugs*
I don't think you ever do really.
My dog Bob a black lab died suddenly.
This helps me when I am feeling blue..
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I nuzzled to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the milk
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said, "It's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you every day
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled; I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
And say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.
~Author Unknown~
We lost our dog Bob a great Lab last Jan, came home from the Drs and he was half dead. \The vet said it was stomach cancer.
I still cry..guess I will for awhile. I read this poem and it makes me feel better.
*big hugs*
I don't think you ever do really.
My dog Bob a black lab died suddenly.
This helps me when I am feeling blue..
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I nuzzled to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the milk
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said, "It's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you every day
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled; I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
And say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.
~Author Unknown~
參考: Big hugs..I am so so sorry.
2009-02-11 10:10 pm
Thank you; yes I have heard that grapes and raisins can kill dogs.
It means that we can no longer have chocolate raisins in the house and have to be very careful when we eat food such as hot cross buns, which I love. Our dog thinks that anyone we eat is good enough for him, which is untrue, but you cannot tell him that, only keep dangerous food out of the way.
We lost a lovely dog some time ago, from a wasting illness which the vets did not understand. I do not think it was from raisins, as they affect the kidneys, but it seemed to be some sort of poison. It was so horrible that we do not dare take any risk with our dogs, though I note one lady, on the internet, did suggest putting currants out as offerings. How daft!
It means that we can no longer have chocolate raisins in the house and have to be very careful when we eat food such as hot cross buns, which I love. Our dog thinks that anyone we eat is good enough for him, which is untrue, but you cannot tell him that, only keep dangerous food out of the way.
We lost a lovely dog some time ago, from a wasting illness which the vets did not understand. I do not think it was from raisins, as they affect the kidneys, but it seemed to be some sort of poison. It was so horrible that we do not dare take any risk with our dogs, though I note one lady, on the internet, did suggest putting currants out as offerings. How daft!
2009-02-10 6:56 pm
I heard they were toxic. Unfortunately, a friend did not and fed 7 to my dog. She thought it was pretty funny how much my dog liked them. I called our vet.
"Dr. MacDonald's office."
"My dog just ate 7 grapes! Are they toxic?!"
"Um, who is this, do we know your dog?"
"Oh, right, my dog's Cameron, she's like a chow mix, blond."
"Yes, I remember, she's over 30 pounds right?"
"Yep!"
"She should be fine. Don't let her have any more grapes, and bring her in if she gets diarrhea or starts to vomit, etc, okay?"
"Yes! Thank you!"
So I think a lot of variables come into play, age, weight, size, amount of grapes, any other illness, etc, but I wouldn't risk it. If you aren't sure, don't take the chance with:
-raisins, grapes
-chocolate
-garlic
If you don't think a natural dog in the wild would eat it, don't bother.
-Alika613
"Dr. MacDonald's office."
"My dog just ate 7 grapes! Are they toxic?!"
"Um, who is this, do we know your dog?"
"Oh, right, my dog's Cameron, she's like a chow mix, blond."
"Yes, I remember, she's over 30 pounds right?"
"Yep!"
"She should be fine. Don't let her have any more grapes, and bring her in if she gets diarrhea or starts to vomit, etc, okay?"
"Yes! Thank you!"
So I think a lot of variables come into play, age, weight, size, amount of grapes, any other illness, etc, but I wouldn't risk it. If you aren't sure, don't take the chance with:
-raisins, grapes
-chocolate
-garlic
If you don't think a natural dog in the wild would eat it, don't bother.
-Alika613
2009-02-10 3:17 pm
Thanks for this case history!!!! I have had dogs of all sizes and have never had any problems with grapes or raisins over the years and yes I used to give them raisins and grapes without any harmful effects. It may just be the individual dog's chemistry OR the amount they ingest.
The Rule of Thumb is anything in moderation is okay, but as you read actually case histories, you modify your thinking and say "Why take the chance?"
The Rule of Thumb is anything in moderation is okay, but as you read actually case histories, you modify your thinking and say "Why take the chance?"
2009-02-10 3:15 pm
I knew raisins, grapes, onions, and nuts are poisonous to dogs. That was an interesting article. I feel very sorry for that dogs owners.
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