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The reason some dogs develop kidney failure following ingestion of grapes and raisins is not known. [3] Types of grapes involved include both seedless and seeded, store-bought and homegrown, and grape pressings from wineries. [4] A mycotoxin is suspected to be involved, but none has been found in grapes or raisins ingested by affected dogs. [5]
Apples are safe for dogs, but apple seeds are not. Apple seeds, persimmon, peach, and plum pits, as well as other fruit seeds or pits have "cyanogenic glycosides". For example, if an apple seed skin is broken as a dog eats an apple, then cyanide could be released. Apple seeds should be removed before a dog eats the apple. [citation needed]
They are poisonous to dogs and cats as well as humans. [72] Calla palustris: marsh calla, wild calla, water-arum Araceae: The plant is very poisonous when fresh due to its high oxalic acid content, but the rhizome (like that of Caladium, Colocasia, and Arum) is edible after drying, grinding, leaching, and boiling. [73] [failed verification ...
“There are a number of seeds that should never be fed to dogs,” says Dr. Attas. These include fruit seeds like apple seeds, which contain cyanide and can be toxic if eaten in large quantities ...
One whole grapefruit, or a small glass (200 mL, 6.8 US fl oz) of grapefruit juice, can cause drug overdose toxicity. [1] Fruit consumed three days before the medicine can still have an effect. [ 5 ] The relative risks of different types of citrus fruit have not been systematically studied. [ 1 ]
While all parts of both species are potentially toxic to pets, American mistletoe is far less toxic than European but can still cause discomfort if enough is eaten. Related: 15 Non-Toxic Plants ...
Pumpkin seeds are a favorite fall snack. But can dogs eat pumpkin seeds, too—and if so, what are the health benefits? A veterinary expert weighs in.
The fruit is not poisonous to humans or livestock, but is not preferred by them, [31] because it is mostly inedible due to a large size (about the diameter of a softball) and hard, dry texture. [23] The edible seeds of the fruit are used by squirrels as food. [ 32 ]