Grapes & raisins
Not listed does not mean safe.
Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Photo source · shows: Grape
Vitis spp.
Also known as: Common Grape, Muscadine, Raisin, Sultana, Zante or Corinthian Currant
Family: Vitaceae
Verdict at a glance
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Not in the ASPCA plant database — evidence below comes from the sources listed.
Evidence by animal
| Animal | Verdict | Basis | Plant parts | Sources | Evidence link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companion mammals | |||||
| Cats | Cats: ! Caution | Retrospective records study (abstract only) | Fruit (fresh and processed) | evidence | |
| Dogs | Dogs: ⚠ Toxic | Retrospective clinical study, 15 dogs (abstract only) | Fruit (fresh grapes, raisins, sultanas, currants); Fruit (grapes and raisins) | Pet Poison Helpline: Grapes Poison control ASPCA: People foods to avoid Poison control | evidence |
Source excerpts
A multicenter, retrospective, cross-sectional analysis of fresh and processed Vitis vinifera (grape) ingestion in dogs and cats — Cats
peer-reviewed
Retrospective records study (abstract only) · Fruit (fresh and processed) · Emergency-clinic records of 1,030 probable (suspected or confirmed) grape/raisin ingestions in UK cats, 2018–2024; 11.8% of these cats died, versus 0.9% of dogs. The abstract does not show grapes caused each death, so this is shown as caution, not toxic.
Vitis vinifera ingestion is common in canine emergency presentations and less frequent but more fatal in felines.
Source checked 2026-10-27
Read original sourcePet Poison Helpline — Grapes — Dogs
poison-control
Fruit (fresh grapes, raisins, sultanas, currants)
Ingestion of the fruit of the Vitis spp plants including Common Grape, Muscadine, Raisin, Sultana, Zante or Corinthian Currant is toxic for dogs.
Source checked 2026-10-27
Read original sourceASPCA — People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets — Dogs
poison-control
Fruit (grapes and raisins)
Since dogs are not able to process tartaric acid, exposure to grapes/raisins can lead to kidney damage.
Source checked 2026-10-27
Read original sourceToxicosis with grapes or raisins causing acute kidney injury and neurological signs in dogs — Dogs
peer-reviewed
Retrospective clinical study, 15 dogs (abstract only) · Fruit (grapes and raisins)
The ingestion of grapes or raisins has been reported to cause acute kidney injury (AKI) in dogs
Source checked 2026-10-27
Read original sourceNo evidence collected in this database yet for 21 animals
No evidence collected in this database yet for: Horses, Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Pet birds (general), Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Tortoises, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry
No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.