Can dogs eat grapes?
Ask your vet about your own pet. This page is general information from the sources below.
No. Never share grapes with dogs; call your vet or a poison line if some is eaten. Pet Poison Helpline says grapes are toxic to dogs and can cause stomach upset followed closely by kidney injury. It gives no safe amount. Its raisin guide says some dogs got very sick from small amounts, so any amount is treated as an emergency. The ASPCA says the suspected toxin is tartaric acid.
Checked October 29, 2026.
Why
Pet Poison Helpline says grapes are toxic to dogs and can cause stomach upset followed closely by kidney injury. It gives no safe amount. Its raisin guide says some dogs got very sick from small amounts, so any amount is treated as an emergency. Call a vet or Pet Poison Helpline right away, even if the dog seems fine.
Good to know
Pet Poison Helpline says every kind of grape counts: red, green, seedless, fresh or organic. The ASPCA says the suspected toxin is tartaric acid.
Watch for: Grapes and raisins hide in trail mix, granola bars, and baked goods like raisin bread.
Already ate it?
Call now, even if your pet seems fine. Say what was eaten, how much and when, and have your pet's weight ready.
Poison emergency? Call now
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435, 24 hours a day, every day. A consultation fee may apply.
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661, 24/7. $99 per incident, follow-up calls included.
Or call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
For the children
"Grapes can make dogs very sick. Never share this food, and tell a grown-up right away if a pet gets some."
A job: Be the label reader. Before a grown-up shares any food with the dog, check this page, and ask a grown-up if the food is not on it.
A fridge sheet
Never give dogs grapes.
If dogs eat some, don't wait. Call right away, even if they seem fine.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435, 24 hours. A consultation fee may apply.
Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661, 24/7. $99 per incident, follow-ups included.
Or call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
This page is general information from the sources below, not veterinary advice. Your own vet knows your dog. Dogs differ.
Sources
- Pet Poison Helpline: Grapes (checked October 29, 2026)
- Pet Poison Helpline: Can Dogs Eat Raisins? Emergency Guide (checked October 29, 2026)
- ASPCA: People foods to avoid feeding your pets (checked October 29, 2026)
- PDSA: The best diet for your cat (checked October 29, 2026)