PupkeeperToxicEmergency
Can dogs eat raisins, currants and sultanas? No: toxic
Toxic. Raisins, currants and sultanas can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs, even in small amounts, and no safe amount is known.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Note what was eaten, roughly how much, and when.
- Go to the vet right away, even if your dog seems fine.
- Move your dog away from any remaining food.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Don't wait for signs; kidney failure can develop days later.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Belly pain
- Low energy
- Loss of appetite
- Blood in stool
- Excessive thirst and urination
When signs appear: Some dogs get sick within a few hours; kidney failure can develop over 1-3 days
Why
Raisins are dried grapes and carry the same unexplained kidney toxin, possibly tartaric acid. Baked goods, bagels and trail mix can hide them.
Sources
- PDSA: Grape, Raisin, Currant and Sultana Poisoning in Dogs
- Pet Poison Helpline: Are Grapes and Raisins Poisonous to Dogs?
- VCA Animal Hospitals: Grape, Raisin, and Currant Poisoning in Dogs
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.