Is ingestion of dried grapes more likely to lead to development of acute kidney injury in dogs than ingestion of fresh grapes?

Abstract

The limited evidence currently available suggests that ingestion of dried grapes (eg, raisins, sultanas, currants) is not more likely to lead to the development of acute kidney injury in dogs than ingestion of fresh grapes. Clinical scenarioA four-year-old Labrador retriever who has ingested raisins is presented to you as an emergency. After administering treatment, you sit down with the client to discuss the case.They have heard about grapes being toxic to dogs. However, they have a friend who feeds their dog grapes as a treat with no apparent adverse effects. They ask if dried grapes (eg, raisins, sultanas, currants) cause more health problems than fresh grapes. You wonder if dried or fresh grapes are more likely to lead to the development of acute kidney injury in dogs.