In a message dated 7/9/2004 8:59:12 PM Pacific Standard Time, bigcreekranch@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
Raisins (or grapes?) deadly to dogs?
Yes, both raisins and grapes can cause kidney failure in dogs. The Gazette (Oct. 2001 issue), a publication of the AKC, had an article warning people about the danger of letting your dog have grapes or raisins. They are not sure what caused the acute renal failure but said the possible causes could include mold toxins, high amounts of vitamin D3, contamination with pesticides, heavy metals or other environmental toxins, or some other unknown toxin within the grape or raisin itself.
