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What is the toxic element in grapes(to dogs)2007-11-25 2:52:50Answers:

Nobody is really sure exactly what it is about grapes that makes them toxic to dogs. It's been confirmed that even grapes grown without pesticides or fertilizer can be fatal to dogs. Nobody can even confirm the result of small amounts injested over long periods of time.

It is known that grapes cause renal (kidney) failure in dogs. It can only take a handful of grapes/rasins to make a dog sick. But anything in the neighborhood of 2lbs can be fatal. ASPCA has only reported 10 cases, and only 5 survived.

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Beware of Toxicity in Raisins: It鈥檚 Not Just an Urban Legend

Food is a commonly-used motivator. Pet owners naturally enjoy giving treats to their dogs. We reward them for a good deed, for being cute, or for fighting the temptation to jump up on our houseguest. We have a tendency to reward them when we reward ourselves. With society鈥檚 current focus on healthy eating, grapes and raisins are a common snack to enjoy. And why not? They are sweet, tasty, and are a guilt-free treat. We seem to have the mindset that if a food is healthy for us that it won鈥檛 harm our pet but we couldn鈥檛 be more wrong.

Originally thought to be an urban legend, it is now known that raisins and grapes are indeed toxic to dogs. In fact, since the early 2000s there have been documented cases proving that some dogs have toxic reactions to these fruits. The type of grape and the type of dog doesn't seem to matter, and the toxic amount may be a small serving to several ounces. Some dogs naturally love eating raisins and grapes and will seek them out; from the pantry or growing in a vineyard. Pet owners have used raisins as a training treat, and some have mistakenly used them as a "healthy" snack alternative for their dogs.