Avoid

Can dogs eat raisins?

Avoid: toxic or dangerous

Quick answer

Raisins are dried grapes and carry the same risk of kidney failure, in a more concentrated form.

Act right away

What to do if your dog ate raisins

Includes foods that contain them, like cookies and trail mix. Call your vet or an animal poison control hotline right away; fees may apply.

Protocol3 steps

If your pet already ate it

01
Note what and how much
Work out roughly how much was eaten and when. Keep the packaging or any leftovers to show your vet.
02
Call your vet or poison control
Have your pet's weight, age, health history and medications ready. Fees may apply for poison control.
03
Do not induce vomiting at home
Only make your pet vomit if a vet or poison control tells you to. Home remedies can cause more harm.

Asking about cats?

Raisins are dried grapes. No safe amount is known for cats, so avoid them.

Can cats eat raisins?

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Disclaimer: This is general information, not veterinary advice. Every dog is different; if yours has health conditions or ate something unusual, contact your vet. Spotted a mistake? Email petbudgetcalculator@gmail.com.