It can kill a dog - raisins or grapes - is not a treat

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by jackson25

Mardelin, what a sad story! Several years ago I heard about the horror stories regarding raisins & grapes. Until then, I had no idea they were so toxic.

I'm still researching on what is toxic in the grape. As some high grade kibbles contain grape seed oil..

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I'm still researching on what is toxic in the grape. As some high grade kibbles contain grape seed oil..

Correction, grape seed extract. It is identified, via research, to be an an antioxident......So, I'm having some difficulty understanding what the toxity is in the grape itself vs the extract.

[dwerten]

Grape and Raisin Toxicosis

http://www.peteducation.com/article....+1677&aid=2409

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by TaylorWoods

All completely true - I never knew and someone emailed me some information like this and when i got home my boyfriend was sitting on the sofa with a handful of raisins and Taylor was eagerly waiting for hers...well i FLIPPED! the poor guy had no idea and we have banned them from the house. I dont think he quite believes me tho so I am going to print this thread and show him tonight!

Besides the obvious chocolate, what other common household foods should be avoided?

Here's a link that contains a list of common household food that may cause problems. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...oods-dogs.html

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by dwerten

Grape and Raisin Toxicosis

I've read this, and the grape toxin has yet to be identified, I'm attempting find out the difference, if any between the grape/raisin, and the grape seed extract.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I've read this, and the grape toxin has yet to be identified, I'm attempting find out the difference, if any between the grape/raisin, and the grape seed extract.

it is in the fleshy part of the grape see the pet education link i just posted

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Correction, grape seed extract. It is identified, via research, to be an an antioxident......So, I'm having some difficulty understanding what the toxity is in the grape itself vs the extract.

Some places call it oil instead of extract, anyway maybe the oil doesn't have the incrediant that causing the problem.

ASPCA | Grapeseed Oil

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I'm still researching on what is toxic in the grape. As some high grade kibbles contain grape seed oil..

There was a report done on the Today Show I think last year, they warned people about the harmful effects grapes & raisins can have on dogs.

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by dwerten

it is in the fleshy part of the grape see the pet education link i just posted

You are right! Don't let it go to your head!

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by jackson25

You are right! Don't let it go to your head!

lol

yeah that is why it is seedless and seeded grapes both cause the issue as it is not the seed

here is info stating above

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape_a...xicity_in_dogs

Now with avocado it is not the meat that is toxic it is the seed as many people feed avocado meat to their dogs and there is avoderm food so as long as the dog does not eat the seed you are ok

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by dwerten

lol

yeah that is why it is seedless and seeded grapes both cause the issue as it is not the seed

Now with avocado it is not the meat that is toxic it is the seed as many people feed avocado meat to their dogs and there is avoderm food so as long as the dog does not eat the seed you are ok

I wasn't aware about the avocado, thanks! Never given avocados to mine, now that I know, I might just let them try them!

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by jackson25

I wasn't aware about the avocado, thanks! Never given avocados to mine, now that I know, I might just let them try them!

yeah a friend of mine has been feeding it for years she buys all organic though

[jmdt]

I bought a bag of trail mix at Costco last week. Well my dh was sitting in the backyard eating some and I was gardening. I saw him give the babies someand I just screamed,"don't give them that". Hi said he only gave them a raisin. I went berzerk. I told him that they can't have that. I told him that they could have the peanuts only. He thought I was a crazy lady. He was never allowed to give the kids medicine when they were small, and now he can't go near my babies with any food unless he askes me first!!!