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My dog ate a grape. Is this an emergency? Should I go to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bully | Female | spayed | 85 lbs

My XL Bully she is 40kg or 80-90lb ate a small red grape. Could this be a potential problem to her health? Should we seek medical attention?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 28th, 2020

There is no known safe amount of grapes for dogs to eat. There is always a possibility of kidney failure. The (major) problem with treating these guys is that you don't know if it's going to cause kidney failure until it's too late. They don't act different or ill until they are life threateningly ill. The only way to treat them is to go to the clinic, make her vomit if it was within an hour or maybe 2, then keep her on IV fluids for a day or two. And some dogs can eat grapes without any problems. We just don't know how each individual will react. So I know that's not the most helpful answer, but that's the more accurate one we have. You can chance it and do nothing and there is a good chance everything will be fine, or you can take her to the clinic immediately for hospitalization. Good luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on November 4th, 2019

    Oh no, that's not good. There is no known safe amount of grapes for dogs to eat. There is always a possibility of kidney failure. The (major) problem with treating these guys is that you don't know if it's going to cause kidney failure until it's too late. They don't act different or ill until they are life threateningly ill. The only way to treat them is to go to the clinic, make him vomit if it was within an hour or maybe 2, then keep him on IV fluids for a day or two. And some dogs can eat grapes without any problems. We just don't know how each individual will react. So I know that's not the most helpful answer, but that's the more accurate one we have. You can chance it and do nothing and there is a good chance everything will be fine, or you can take him to the clinic immediately for hospitalization. Good luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 3rd, 2019

    Oh no, that's not good. There is no known safe amount of grapes for dogs to eat. There is always a possibility of kidney failure. The (major) problem with treating these guys is that you don't know if it's going to cause kidney failure until it's too late. They don't act different or ill until they are life threateningly ill. The only way to treat them is to go to the clinic, make him vomit if it was within an hour or maybe 2, then keep him on IV fluids for a day or two. And some dogs can eat grapes without any problems. We just don't know how each individual will react. So I know that's not the most helpful answer, but that's the more accurate one we have. You can chance it and do nothing and there is a good chance everything will be fine, or you can take him to the clinic immediately for hospitalization. Good luck!

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 8th, 2017

    Oh no! Yes, take Zeus to a vet immediately. The vet will be able to induce vomiting since he just ate the grapes. If left untreated, grapes can cause acute kidney failure in some dogs. I hope that all goes well for Zeus!

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