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Warning for Dog Owners
CHECKED OUT ON SNOPES...AND 'TRUE'!
If you have a dog ... PLEASE READ ... then pass it on! If you don't have a dog...please pass it on to friends who do!
This knowledge can prevent a lot of suffering.
This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was a 56-pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix that ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Tuesday.
He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1 AM on Wednesday but the owner didn't call my emergency serv ice until 7 AM.
had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute Renal failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject. We had her bring the dog in immediately.
In the meantime, I called the ER service at MedVet, and the doctor there was like me...he'd heard something about it, but...
Anyway, we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center and they said to give IV fluids at 1 times maintenance and watch the kidney values for the next 48-72 hours.
The dog's BUN (blood urea nitrogen level) was already at 32 (normal less than 27) and creatinine over 5 (1.9 is the high end of normal). Both are monitors of kidney functi on in the bloodstream.
We placed an IV catheter and started the fluids. Rechecked the renal values at 5 PM and the BUN was over 40 and creatinine over 7 with no urine production after a liter of fluids. At this point I felt the dog was in acute renal failure and sent him on to a specialist for a urinary catheter to monitor urine output overnight as well as overnight care.
He started vomiting again overnight at MedVet and his renal values have continued to increase daily. He produced urine when given lasix as a diuretic. He was on 3 different anti-vomiting medications and they still couldn't control his vomiting.
Today his urine output decreased again, his BUN was over 120, his creatinine was at 10, his phosphorus was very elevated and his blood pressure, which had been staying around 150, skyrocketed to 220.. He continued to vomit and the owners elected to euthanize.
This is a very sad case - great dog, great owners who had no idea raisins could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know who has a dog of this very serious risk. Poison control said as few as 7 raisins or grapes could be toxic. Many people I know give their dogs grapes or raisins as treats including our ex-handler's.
Also keep in mind that chocolate, onions and Macadamie nuts can also prove deadly to your dog. Any exposure should give rise to immediate concern.
Laurinda Morris,DVM
Danville Veterinary Clinic
Danville , Ohio
Even if you don't have a dog, you might have friends who do. This is worth passing on to them.
You can check this out:
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp
CHECKED OUT ON SNOPES...AND 'TRUE'!
If you have a dog ... PLEASE READ ... then pass it on! If you don't have a dog...please pass it on to friends who do!
This knowledge can prevent a lot of suffering.
This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was a 56-pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix that ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Tuesday.
He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1 AM on Wednesday but the owner didn't call my emergency serv ice until 7 AM.
had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute Renal failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject. We had her bring the dog in immediately.
In the meantime, I called the ER service at MedVet, and the doctor there was like me...he'd heard something about it, but...
Anyway, we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center and they said to give IV fluids at 1 times maintenance and watch the kidney values for the next 48-72 hours.
The dog's BUN (blood urea nitrogen level) was already at 32 (normal less than 27) and creatinine over 5 (1.9 is the high end of normal). Both are monitors of kidney functi on in the bloodstream.
We placed an IV catheter and started the fluids. Rechecked the renal values at 5 PM and the BUN was over 40 and creatinine over 7 with no urine production after a liter of fluids. At this point I felt the dog was in acute renal failure and sent him on to a specialist for a urinary catheter to monitor urine output overnight as well as overnight care.
He started vomiting again overnight at MedVet and his renal values have continued to increase daily. He produced urine when given lasix as a diuretic. He was on 3 different anti-vomiting medications and they still couldn't control his vomiting.
Today his urine output decreased again, his BUN was over 120, his creatinine was at 10, his phosphorus was very elevated and his blood pressure, which had been staying around 150, skyrocketed to 220.. He continued to vomit and the owners elected to euthanize.
This is a very sad case - great dog, great owners who had no idea raisins could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know who has a dog of this very serious risk. Poison control said as few as 7 raisins or grapes could be toxic. Many people I know give their dogs grapes or raisins as treats including our ex-handler's.
Also keep in mind that chocolate, onions and Macadamie nuts can also prove deadly to your dog. Any exposure should give rise to immediate concern.
Laurinda Morris,DVM
Danville Veterinary Clinic
Danville , Ohio
Even if you don't have a dog, you might have friends who do. This is worth passing on to them.
You can check this out:
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Lots of things get dogs sick. Some breeds are more sensitive to certain foods too.
please do ask the Vet about the raisins... chocolate covered ones I could see making them sick.
Sadly pet owners find out the hard way that many substances can be toxic to pets,t he hard way.
Stick with pet foods, pet treats, items cooked from recipe's specifically for pets.
I used to bake dog treats for my show dogs myself.
During these difficult days, we often find ourselves turning to our pets for comfort....they never judge us, offer unconditional llove and expect so little.
You can always check with Snopes-I included the link.
Just I got the email too.. long time ago.. and then a follow up that it was a Myth.
Hey.. I just lost my beloved dog of 13 years... I believe you.