food
Raisins
DANGEROUS
No. Raisins are dried grapes and carry the same risk of sudden kidney failure. Never feed them.
If your dog has eaten this item, contact your vet or an emergency veterinary service now.
If your dog is showing symptoms such as difficulty breathing, seizures, collapse, severe vomiting, unconsciousness or other serious symptoms, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.
What to do
Contact your vet immediately and say roughly how much was eaten and when.
When to contact a vet: Yes — treat raisin ingestion as an emergency, even if your dog appears well.
Symptoms to look for
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- lethargy
- loss of appetite
- reduced or absent urination
- abdominal pain
Why
Raisins, sultanas and currants are dried grapes and are associated with acute kidney injury in dogs. Because they are dried they are concentrated, and they hide in everyday foods such as fruit cake, mince pies, hot cross buns, cereal bars and trail mix.
- Substances of concern
- unidentified compound in grapes and raisins
- Parts to avoid
- All raisins, sultanas and currants, including those baked into foods.
- How much matters
- No amount is considered safe. Baked goods containing raisins should be treated as a risk.
- Severity
- High
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison ControlPrimary authoritative — Toxicity
- PetMDVeterinary information — Toxicity
Information reviewed against recognised veterinary and animal-safety sources. Source organisations are independent of Is It For Dogs unless otherwise stated.
Last reviewed 6 September 2026 · next review due September 2027.
Safety classifications are based on available expert and veterinary information. Individual dogs may react differently, particularly dogs with allergies, existing health conditions or specific dietary requirements.
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Dogs can react differently depending on their size, age, health, allergies, medications, the amount consumed and other circumstances. An item classified as Safe is not necessarily suitable for every individual dog.
If your dog has eaten something potentially poisonous or dangerous, has eaten an unknown substance, or is showing concerning symptoms, contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary service immediately.
Do not induce vomiting or give your dog medication unless specifically instructed to do so by a veterinary professional.