🍇 Dog Raisin Toxicity Calculator
Quickly assess the risk of acute kidney injury after your dog eats raisins, grapes, or currants.
Emergency guidance
Raisin toxicity is unpredictable. Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison control hotline immediately for any ingestion.
How to Use This Calculator
Estimate weight and amount
Weigh your dog and approximate the number or mass of raisins eaten.
Run the calculation
Use the results to gauge urgency while contacting a veterinarian.
Seek professional care
Even small amounts can cause kidney failure; professional care is essential.
Formula
Dose (g/kg) = Amount (g) Ă· Weight (kg)
Published toxic doses vary; some dogs develop renal failure at very low exposures. Immediate veterinary intervention is critical regardless of calculated risk.
Full Description
Raisins and grapes can cause idiosyncratic acute kidney injury in dogs. The exact toxin remains unknown, making any amount potentially dangerous.
Treatment typically includes inducing vomiting, administering activated charcoal, and aggressive IV fluid therapy to protect kidney function.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are currants and sultanas also toxic?
Yes. They are dried grapes and carry the same risk as raisins.
My dog ate grape jelly—should I worry?
Jellies have lower concentrations but can still pose risk. Call your vet with product details.
How long after ingestion do symptoms appear?
GI upset may occur within hours, but kidney injury signs may take 1–3 days. Early treatment is best.
Can cats be affected?
Yes. Cats can also suffer toxicity, though ingestion is less common.