This photo released by the National Zoo, Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, taken Tuesday, jan. 11, 2005, shows Tumai, the zoo's four-year-old cheetah, left, with her litter of two male and two female cubs. The litter, born Nov. 23, 2004, is the first litter of cheetah cubs ever born at the National Zoo in its 115-year history. (AP Photo/Jessie Cohen, National Zoo)
PET WARNING !!!!
Fruit of the Vine Not for Fido
The perils of toxins such as chocolate, anti-freeze, pesticides, and some household plants are well recognized by pet owners. Raisins and grapes, however, are relatively new to the list of absolute NO NO's for cat and dog ingestion. According to the National Animal Poison Control Center, pets can be extremely sensitive to an unknown chemical in grapes, raisins, and juice or wine made from grapes.
Even a small amount of raisins or grapes can make an animal seriously ill. Without intensive treatment, pets can lapse into kidney failure and die..
First and foremost, keep pets away from toxic substances, including vineyards that are accessible to your animals. If you suspect that your cat or dog has ingested even a few grapes or raisins, call your veterinarian immediately. Your can reach the Animal Poison Control Center of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals by calling (888) 426-4435 any time of the day or night, 365 days a year.