Pops has just eaten half a bunch of grapes. i am sure I read that they are toxic, should I get her to the vets?

I would give your vet a ring and see what they say :)

Let us know how you get on :)

Lucy
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Vet just said dont worry she will probably just get the runs but when you search on google it looks potentially bad. She has probably eaten about 200gs!

Unfortunately some vets aren't totally aware of the risks grapes can pose to some dogs.

Sue
Further to our chat pls have a look at this....it gives some ideas on the quantities that can be problematical.  The info came from GermanShorthairPointers@beta.communities.msn.co.uk.  Also, do a search on here - there are plenty of other posts on this topic.  Suggest you get your girl to be sick asap or to the vets.

Grapes and Raisins May Harm Kidneys

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has issued a warning to owners that grapes and raisins, ingested in large Quantities, can cause kidney failure in dogs. The center has received at least 10 cases of dogs who ate 9 ounces to 2 pounds of the fruit. Symptoms include vomiting within six hours of ingestion, diarrhea , lethargy and abdominal pain.

Treatments include inducing vomiting, stomach pumping, administration of activated charcoal and intravenous fluid therapy. Aggressive, sometimes prolonged treatment may be necessary for victims to have any chance of survival. Some dogs have died even with treatment.

The exact role of grapes of raisins in these cases is unclear. The APCC is investigating cases of raisin and grape toxicity to determine the cause. It asks owners whose dogs have eaten large quantities of grapes or raisins, or veterinarians treating such cases to call the center at (888) 426-4435.

Dogs' eating small quantities of grapes or raisins don't appear to have problems, but owner should be careful not to leave fruit where dogs can have free access to them.

As Lucy has said, please seek your vets advice asap.

Yes ring them again and get them to take some notice or try another vet who will listen ;)

Not worth taking a chance in my book :)

I've had my springer under surveillance today because he stole and ate two large bars of milk chocolate.

I called the vet; we did some complicated calculations and decided that considering the time that had elapsed since he had eaten them he just needed supervision.  He's been very hyper today and definitely not his normal self but I was very happy with the vets sensible advice.

In my garden and conservatory are several mature grape vines and we produce several hundred bunches a year; the dogs do eat them and have been fine.

Supervision and observation are the key.  Hope all is well.

I have given her baking soda to try to make her sick but so far she has only done some coughing and spluttering. She seems fine in herself. i will try giving her some more first

Baking soda? Is that what the vet recommended? Mine told me washing soda to try to induce vomiting - a completely different thing.

a vet nurse told me...but i also saw it in a first aid book for dogs

I know people who take baking soda to aid digestion, not to make them sick! It's also used by people undergoing chemotherapy to control and ease nausea and vomiting ...

This site recommends washing soda for poisoning.

I've used washing soda to good effect - when my dog swallowed a toad

A scant teaspoon of salt also works.

Well I slept with her all last night. She was not sick even after the soda and salt and is absolutley fine so far so will just keep a very watchful eye. Thanks for all your advice last night, especially Gunner :)