Grapes and Raisins

[bluesmum]

Although I have never given Blue grapes or raisins I do know that some people do give them to their dogs as treats and thought IMHO that you should read this before you ever give then to your dogs again.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp                    

[shaz]

wow what a shocking story  :cry: ,  i must admit that i have given mine the odd grape or two when i have them in the house, i would never thought that they could be so dangerous, i will not be giving them grapes or raisins ever again,  

thanks bluesmum for that info ,

sharon.                    

[lizzy]

hi Maria!

How scary is that, I eat grapes by the bucket and sometimes toss one or two to Molly as she loves them but after reading that I won't be! :shock:

Thanks for taking the time to post that info.

Lizzy Molly and Evie                    

[*Jay*]

I have read a similiar story about raisin toxicity and it certainly does make you more aware. Brook gets a grape or two maybe every couple of weeks - its one of his favourite foods in the whole world.  As an almost 12 year old with diabetes insipidus, heart condition and liver disease, I don't think I'd have the heart to deny him one of lifes little pleasures.  A girl at work normally brings in grapes as part of her lunch and she has been told not to give Brook any unless I say so just incase we do have an accidental overdose :wink:  She just has to put up with the drool on her shoes instead.                    

[Magic Star]

Indie loves grapes too!  Then Maria mentioned to me about them being posioness so she is banned from them now, much to her disgust :roll:                    

[shonajoy]

I knew that about grapes, but was slow on the uptake with raisins. Banned here for Indie now, he accidentally had a grape the other day.

Shona                    

[bluegirl]

Hi,
I've seen this article before and stopped to think about it. I follow a natural rearing diet with Penny and this recommends a few raisins on her cereal  and I feed her this 6 days a week as on the 7th she fasts completely. I am going to continue with my regime as I believe in the diet. If it is bad for her kidneys then I will also assume that the chopped parsley and honey that I also give her on a daily basis will counteract this. My other cocker developed kidney disease after following a conventional diet and never having eaten a grape or raisin.
From Karen                    

[Silver Surfer (indiesnan)]

Yes ive seen something similar on here before, about raisins and grapes, as well.

I was only posting about it to someone last week. But i couldnt find the link.
Thanks Maria, ive put this one in my favourites, saves  me trawling for it again.