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Can dogs and cats eat grapes?
Short answer on grapes: a veterinary emergency for dogs, toxic for cats. See what to watch for and the veterinary sources behind each answer.
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
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What changes between dogs and cats?
The verdict changes by species: emergency for dogs and toxic for cats.
The two answers are not interchangeable. Check the bottom line, named hazard, and signs to watch for your pet below.
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Grapes safety for dogs
Grapes can cause sudden, severe kidney failure in dogs even in small amounts, and there is no known safe serving size.
Toxic principle: Tartaric acid
Watch for
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- lethargy
- excessive thirst
- abdominal pain
- reduced or no urine production as kidney failure progresses
Grapes safety for cats
Grapes can cause kidney failure in cats, and vets recommend avoiding them entirely even though the evidence base is smaller than for dogs.
Toxic principle: Tartaric acid (suspected, based on dog research)
Watch for
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- poor appetite
- lethargy
- increased thirst and urination
- reduced or no urine production in severe cases
Questions owners ask about grapes
Can dogs eat grapes?
Grapes can cause sudden, severe kidney failure in dogs even in small amounts, and there is no known safe serving size.
What should I do if my dog ate grapes?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with grapes and dogs?
vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, excessive thirst, abdominal pain, reduced or no urine production as kidney failure progresses. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
Can cats eat grapes?
Grapes can cause kidney failure in cats, and vets recommend avoiding them entirely even though the evidence base is smaller than for dogs.
What should I do if my cat ate grapes?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with grapes and cats?
vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, lethargy, increased thirst and urination, reduced or no urine production in severe cases. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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