I fed my 30 + pound Border Collie a small amount of stew, then realized it had a few raisins in it. How worried should I

HI, this is Dr Beverly Chevallier, and I am a veterinarian for JustAnswer and I will try to help you with Jack eating the raisins.

I certainly understand your concern.

I have been a practicing mixed animal veterinarian for 39 years in NW Arkansas. I practice Western and Eastern Veterinary Medicine.

Where do you live and what is the weather like there? That could be important. (And I’m very curious to know where you live and what your weather is like there, too…)

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Your question does not have a time stamp on it and I apologize ahead of time if your question has not been answered in a timely manner.

The more information I have, the more likely I will be able to assist you.

Thank you.

Dr Beverly Chevallier

How long ago did Jack eat the raisins?

Do you have any 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to make him throw up?  How much does Jack weigh?

Oh, I see that he is 30#.  Give him 30ml Hydrogen Peroxide.  That is 2 Tablespoons.

You can pour it down his throat or mix it in a little milk for him to drink.

Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these fruits can cause kidney failure in dogs and cats. Until more information is known about the toxic substance, it is best to avoid feeding grapes and raisins to dogs. Not all dogs and cats are affected, and it does not seem to be dose related. If an animal is sensitive to whatever the toxic substance is, one grape or raisin can prove fatal. Most dogs and cats do fine eating grapes and raisins, but some are very sensitive to the toxic effects and may begin exhibiting symptoms within minutes of ingestion. If your animal hasn’t shown any discomfort or signs of kidney failure within a few hours of eating the raisins or grapes, then they will most likely not be adversely affected. Just keep them under observation for a day or two after the ingestion and if you see anything that worries you, take them to the vet for bloodwork and evaluation.

Good deal.

You are very welcome.

Please keep me updated with Jack, and I hope I have answered your questions. Let me know if I need to clarify anything.

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Thank you,

Dr Beverly Chevallier

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Ha.  Yes, it just takes one time.  It is scary.

Good deal.