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My dog licked grape seed oil. Is it toxic? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 57 lbs

Hi, i have a bit of a random question but just want to air on the side of caution. My sister had rubbed this oil on her i believe yesterday and today my dog was licking the some areas she had used this product on. It has of course absorbed since then, but it still hasn’t been washed off, which is why i was concerned. I woke up and he had a bit of water coming out of his nose or mouth (usually indicating throwing up) but it quickly stopped, he drank some water, and is sleeping. Thoughts?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2018

Hello, sorry to hear about Marshall. The biggest ingredient of concern is the grape seed oil. Grapes are known toxins to dogs, causing kidney disease. I am unsure if the grape seed oil could cause the same toxicity as the whole grape, since the exact mechanism by which grapes cause kidney disease is not fully understood. Therefore, Marshall should have his kidney values monitored by your veterinarian for the next 72 hours as a precautionary step. It’s likely that the oils could have caused him some nausea, and if he ingested a large amount of this then he could have a bit of an upset stomach. Alternatively, he could have been drooling for some other benign reason and perhaps there is nothing wrong with him. Monitor for any vomiting, decreased appetite, lethargy, or diarrhea and have him seen by a veterinarian if you note any. Hope this helps and best of luck!

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