Can Dogs Eat Grapes? No: Why They're Toxic & What to Do

Toxic

No, grapes are toxic to dogs

Grapes are toxic to dogs and can cause sudden kidney failure. There is no known safe amount: some dogs get sick after just a few grapes. If your dog ate any grapes, call your vet or animal poison control now.

If your dog ate grapes: call your vet or animal poison control now: ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.

Grapes for dogs at a glance

Can dogs eat it?	Toxic
Calories	Not recommended as a treat
Main benefit	None for pets
Main risk	Can cause acute kidney injury in dogs
Puppies?	No

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting (often within a few hours)
Diarrhea, lethargy and loss of appetite
Belly pain
Drinking and urinating less (24–72 hours later) as the kidneys are affected

Why it is dangerous

Risks

Can cause acute kidney injury in dogs
Toxicity is unpredictable: no safe dose has been established
Research points to tartaric acid as the likely toxic compound

How to keep your dog safe

Never feed grapes, in any amount
Keep fruit bowls, lunch boxes and trail mix out of reach
Call a vet immediately if your dog eats any

What to do if your dog ate grapes

Work out how much was eaten, when, and your dog's weight. Keep any packaging.
Call your vet or animal poison control now: ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661.
Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Follow your vet's advice even if your dog seems fine: treatment works best before signs start.

Related: My dog ate grapes: what to do

Safer treats to give instead

These are safe for dogs in treat-size amounts:

Planning treats? Check your dog's full daily needs with the dog food calculator or dog calorie calculator.

Grapes and dogs: FAQ

Can dogs have grapes?

No. Grapes are toxic to dogs and can cause sudden kidney failure. There is no known safe amount: some dogs get sick after just a few grapes. If your dog ate any grapes, call your vet or animal poison control now.

How many grapes can kill a dog?

There is no reliable number. Sensitivity varies widely, which is why vets treat any grape ingestion as potentially serious.

Should I make my dog vomit after eating grapes?

Only on the advice of a vet or poison control. They will tell you whether and how to do it safely.

Are green and red grapes both toxic?

Yes. All grapes, seedless or not, organic or not, should be treated as toxic.

Can puppies eat grapes?

No. Puppies are smaller and more vulnerable than adults, so the risks are greater. Call your vet if your puppy ate any.

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Sources

This guide is general information for healthy adult dogs. Dogs with medical conditions (such as diabetes, pancreatitis, kidney disease or food allergies) may need different advice from their vet.

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