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Original poster

Any experience of raisins and 3 days on a drip???

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loveyouradvice · 09/07/2017 01:04

Hi ... our dachshund ate an oatmeal raisin cookie DD had left in her school bag...I'm feeling somewhat shell-shocked as we've taken her in to induce vomitting (which I expected) and then they said he needs to be in for 3 days on a drip, flushing out the kidneys, and even then there is a risk of kidney damage.... and they seemed to suggest this was around a 5-10% risk

Having talked to our insurers helpline this does seem to be standard procedure.

Does anyone know anything more? Or have any experience?

I'm just shocked that something so small might have such a big impact...

Id thought the vomitting would sort it totally

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BiteyShark · 09/07/2017 05:21

No experience of this but yes apparently just one raisin can be a toxic level.

It sounds like your dog got treated quickly so fingers crossed they prevent any damage.

KoalaDownUnder · 09/07/2017 05:23

Good grief, I had no idea. I'm not even careful with raisins around my dog! Shock (I will be now). Flowers

BiteyShark · 09/07/2017 05:36

KoalaDownUnder yes I fear my dog will scavenge something like this and I won't notice until too late.

Hope your dog comes home well soon OP.

Samoyedydog · 09/07/2017 06:07

I knew they were bad but not this bad. Not even having them in the house now!

mellongoose · 09/07/2017 06:32

I had no idea about raisins. Will be careful from now on.

mellongoose · 09/07/2017 06:33

Ps. Also meant to say that I hope your pup recovers well Flowers

Out2pasture · 09/07/2017 06:36

Maybe it depends on the age and size of the dog. I've never had any concerns of our bulldog or Airedale eating the occasional dropped raisin....a chocolate covered one just today

niceupthedance · 09/07/2017 06:52

Our dog did this but we only took him in four days later after we saw he was drinking water non stop and flopping around the place. He was on a drip for 8 hours, but he's a large breed so he recovered ok.

The vet said the toxicity of raisins appears to be like an allergy, some dogs have an extreme reaction to just one and others can eat a few with no ill effects.

We don't have raisins or grapes in the house any more!

MumBod · 09/07/2017 06:55

My Boston adores grapes. I used to feed them to her without compunction until I read on here they were toxic to dogs.

ShockBlush

I still shudder at what might have happened.

HollyWolly45 · 09/07/2017 07:01

Hi there

Our miniature schnauzer did this on Christmas Day last year. My son left a whole box of raisins on the sofa and she ate the lot.

I called the vets who wanted to induce vomiting straightaway, and they counted 30+ raisins, so said to use due to the amount consumed and her size (9Kg) they wanted to put her on a drip for 24hours. She was let home late on Boxing Day and has been fine.

Umpteenthnamechange · 09/07/2017 07:03

What? Dog has had a fair few raisins 4 days ago via ds....

Would something have happened by now? She is exactly the same as ever!

BiteyShark · 09/07/2017 07:13

I think the issue is that they have shown 1 raisin has had a toxic affect so whilst the odd one might not affect a particular dog it really isn't something I would risk finding out. That is why I suspect vets don't take any chances.

Lonecatwithkitten · 09/07/2017 08:05

It is that individual dogs are sensitive to even one raisin and it causes irreversible renal failure if left untreated. We have no way of knowing which dogs are sensitive like chocolate.

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loveyouradvice · 09/07/2017 12:01

Thanks all... having spoken to vet again this morning - feeling slightly less shell shocked than at nearly midnight last night.... You're absolutely right.... they don't know which dogs react so take this approach as UNLIKE chocolate just 3 raisins can be toxic to some dogs, regardless of size ... and the impact (i.e. renal failure/dialysis) is so severe that its not worth the risk

Luckily little fellow seems to be enjoying being in hospital! Walks every couple of hours and lots of tummy rubs, so easily settles in his crate and doesn't even seem bothered by the IV tube.... And thank god the insurance pays for it! So going to use this as a good opportunty to learn more about looking after him ... they've already commented his red blood count is low so needs more iron! And asked how it compared to his usual bloods.... Ahem, he's 2... why would he ever have had bloods taken before??? And interestingly that he is possibly under-muscled along his spine.... given back issues are the biggies for dachshunds Im going to find out how to build this up a bit!!

And re chocolate... feeling like such a bad dog-owner... he did eat some just 2 months ago and it was much more straight forward. Vet rang poison line who compared his weight and amount of chocolate and said was in the "probably toxic range" so vomitting induced and then sent home... no biggie....

So who knew.... I'd always thought chocolate was the devil and raisins weren't great but not the issue they seem to be....

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loveyouradvice · 09/07/2017 12:02

ps re Risk levels... they say untreated it is 5-10% re kidney damage....

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Floralnomad · 09/07/2017 14:44

Has he been neutered or had an anaesthetic for anything as they would hopefully have offered blood tests then and you may have just ticked a box without thinking . Hope he's home soon , would swimming help his muscles as there's quite a few dog hydrotherapy places now and you may be able to get that on his insurance as well .

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loveyouradvice · 09/07/2017 14:55

Thanks Floralnomad... yes was neutered, so suspect you are right... Ill check that out....

Wow re swimming - he's not a dog that likes the water! But what a great idea.... Going to ask them more and maybe we can persuade him

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CornflakeHomunculus · 09/07/2017 14:58

This website has lots of great lifestyle and fitness advice specifically aimed at dachshund owners and minimising their chances of developing spinal issues.

Floralnomad · 09/07/2017 15:16

I think they put them in little flotation vests if they're not keen .

TheCrowFromBelow · 09/07/2017 15:22

Our dog ate half a kilo of raisins!
He had to have over 1,000 litres of soluble charcoal and was in for 2 days, and came through absolutely fine.
He loves the vets and has had to have a few overnight visits, now he goes and stands by the door to the theatre and kennels when he gets there.

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loveyouradvice · 09/07/2017 15:48

Great resource cornflake - Thanks!

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topofthemorningtoyou · 09/07/2017 16:27

Ours went in for eating Soreen. They induced vomiting and she could come home same day.

Also been in for chocolate Blushshe was on a drip for that but that was because over 4 hours had elapsed before she was treated (she did it while we were out)

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loveyouradvice · 10/07/2017 23:05

Wow! My biggest fear is little pooch comes home expecting multiple tummy rubs every 2 hours.....

At least hope this is my biggest fear... so far blood tests normal... but still 2 to go....

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Floralnomad · 11/07/2017 13:33

Has dog been discharged yet ?

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loveyouradvice · 12/07/2017 15:36

He's happily lying on my bed having been discharged and declared 100% healthy.... and adapted fast to lack of hourly tummy rubs.... clearly glad to be home but confess he did love it in hospital! only strange thing is seeing his two little bald patches on the legs where the IV tubes went it.....

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