Yes, I think it is the tannins or the must that is toxic to dogs. Although it might take a *lot* of them to cause a problem, there have been instances where just a few have killed a grey. I first learned of this from the Greyhound - L, where an owner posted the sad report of the loss of her grey within hours of eating a few (less than 10) grapes. Someone else had posted in sympathy the same prognosis for one of their greys, only with raisins. Therefore, when discussing fruits, I would say that grapes/raisins are something I would personally choose to avoid giving my hounds. Randwulf, I don't see how giving yogurt would be a problem. Yogurt is a milk culture product, not made (as I understand the process) using any part of the grape. Yes, it does contain cultures, but not the same cultures as are found on grapes/raisins. Yeast does not seem to be a problem either, and as that is probably more closely related to the yogurt cultures, you should be fine giving your kids yogurt. Lady Caitrin
Dawn L Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs. But I believe that it takes a LOT of them to be toxic. I read an article not to long ago regarding the death of a dog that had eaten a pound of raisins. Unfortunately, it doesnt look like I saved it, and I cant remember where it came from. I *think* the problem is with the tannins found in the skin, but I cant remember for sure. Now none of us (probably) are going to sit down and feed our dogs that many grapes or raisins, (and I suspect that it would take more grapes than that) so I dont think it is something we really have to worry about. More like something we should be aware of in case our dogs got into raisins or grapes and ate a bunch. Kind of like chocolate. It is toxic, but the darker the chocolate the more toxic it is. Giving my pup an occasional M&M isnt going to cause harm. Her getting into the Costco sized bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips would be cause for concern. Ilia Pavla de la Satu Mare <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have fed frozen grapes to my shepherds for years never had any problems. I feed them to my Jack and no issues there either. They are a treasured treat while we go hiking, fluid and sugar boosts around. Perhaps it is like other allergies/sensitivities some dogs or breeds are afflicted others are not. Pavla -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Can someone expound a bit on the grapes issue? I've fed them to both of mine and had no problems (and the canid santuary here feeds them to some of its wild canids.) Its amazing what the greys will eat given a chance - mom's not looking, grab it now! Wizard has gotten bread, raw potatoes, bannanas, apples and apple cores, corn, beans, grapes, rice, olives, watermelon rind, SOAP!, recently live rabbit and bird, etc, etc, ect. (many of these were not by my choice). In fact the only things I've found he WON'T eat is citrus and lettuce. Lady Rowan Houndskeeper Barony of Three Rivers, Calontir [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links Dawn Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Do you like Celtic and traditional English music? Then give my live365 webcast, Ancient Roads, a try: http://www.geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/mylive365broadcast.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups SponsorADVERTISEMENT --------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. ...To the hounds, goeth the hunt! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> $9.95 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. http://us.click.yahoo.com/J8kdrA/y20IAA/yQLSAA/PJ_qlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
