Canine Grape Toxicosis

November 6th, 2007 by Annette

***Update: 11-9-07 It looks like Tanner will make it! Thanks to all for the calls and well-wishes! Annette

I’m not sure why I missed this one and I have to say this is disturbing and embarrasing for me given that I have been in the wine industry for awhile and own dogs — but I did not know that grapes are toxic to dogs. My dogs go with me everywhere and spend a lot of time in vineyards and in the winery. They have eaten grapes or grape skins here and there with no effect. But the other day, my little dog Tanner got into some grapes and is now experiencing kidney failure in a vet hospital in Capitola. The veterinarians tell me that this is not well understood — they don’t know what it is about grapes that is toxic to dogs and have no idea how it affects the kidneys, just that it does, and often does alarmingly quickly, but yet doesn’t affect all dogs. So, there you go. Tell your friends that have dogs: raisins, grapes, grape skins (and, I would venture to say wine as well) can be toxic to dogs. And maybe while you’re getting the word out, could you say a little prayer for Tanner, too?

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6 Responses to “Canine Grape Toxicosis”

  1. November 06, 2007 at 2:22 pm, Jeremy said:

    I really hope you dog is going to be OK. I have never heard of such a thing. I just subscribed to your blog today and saw that a new post was up, I’m sorry it had to be one like this. We’re pulling for ya Tanner!

    Jeremy & Casey

  2. November 06, 2007 at 3:45 pm, Annette said:

    Thanks Jeremy! Feel free to read back through the posts to see some more uplifting entries :) Annette

  3. November 06, 2007 at 9:23 pm, el jefe said:

    We’re looking forward to Tanner’s quick and successful recovery. Nacha (our puppy) sends her love! – j

  4. November 07, 2007 at 9:46 am, Annette said:

    Thanks J and Nacha! Your well wishes are much appreciated — Annette

  5. November 19, 2007 at 3:55 pm, Josh said:

    Anette-

    I hope Tanner recovers quickly. Our golden gets into things and all kinds of wierd things affect dogs. Don’t be embarrassed though this isn’t widely publicized and after all who can blame Tanner for getting a little taste of that awesome Cima Collina!

  6. November 20, 2007 at 11:31 am, annette said:

    Thanks Josh. He seems to be doing alright. Happy Thanksgiving! Annette

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