Can dogs eat grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants?
Toxic
No. Grapes and raisins are highly toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure. Even a single grape can make some dogs seriously ill.
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If your dog ate grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants
Call your vet or an animal poison helpline now, even if your dog seems well. Do not wait for symptoms.
Symptoms may not appear straight away. Treat any suspected grape or raisin ingestion as a veterinary emergency.
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Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Abdominal pain
- Extreme thirst
- Little or no urine
Why it is dangerous
Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants can cause stomach upset followed by kidney injury in dogs. The cause is not known, and the amount that makes a dog ill varies. In some dogs it is very small, especially with the dried fruits.
Sources
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American Kennel Club: Can dogs eat grapes?
checked 8 October 2026
Grapes and raisins are highly toxic to dogs and should never be considered a safe treat.
always treat any suspected ingestion of grapes or raisins as a veterinary emergency.
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PDSA: Grape, raisin, currant and sultana poisoning
checked 8 October 2026
dogs can become extremely poorly (and sometimes even die) after eating very small amounts of them
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Pet Poison Helpline: Grapes
checked 8 October 2026
Clinical signs of poisoning begin with gastrointestinal upset followed closely by kidney injury.
Last reviewed . How we check foods
This is general information, not veterinary advice. If your dog ate something concerning, contact your vet or a poison helpline immediately.