Yes, the grape toxicity issue has been recently published in vet journals as a caution to vets.
While on the subject of foods to avoid, a reminder too about onions and members of the onion family (ie. garlic & leeks). Dogs and cats (esp.) are not good at metabolizing these, if given in excess then toxicity can result -- leading to a serious anemia. And as we've got a holiday coming up remember to go easy on the fatty foods (for the dog, but probably the people too!). It seems the week after any holiday I alwasy see at least one case of pancreatitis where the pet was given their own plate of the human dinner, the turkey skin, or got to lick out the pan. Pancreatitis is extremely painful and can be fatal. Treatment usually involves 3-5 days of hospitalization on IV fluids, pain meds, antibiotics. Beware too those high fat doggie treats I like to call "pancreatitis in a bag" such "Beggin' Strips", "Pupperonis", "Jerky Treat" etc. All things in moderation! Even if they deserve it with their way too cute eyebrows, resist feeding them the entire bag! sue(Aeryn with Devyn & Rowyn) -- now if someone would just tell all that to my counter-surfers!
