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My dog ate a cookie with raisins in it. Is this an emergency?

Dogs · Food safety

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05 · Reference ranges: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline & Merck Veterinary Manual

Short answer

Yes, this is an emergency. Raisins are as toxic as grapes and can cause sudden kidney failure in dogs. There is no known safe amount. Contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.

Grapes — Food safety facts

Do not feed · Dogs · full breakdown on the linked food page

Toxic. Can cause sudden acute kidney failure in dogs — no safe amount is known. Raisins are equally dangerous.

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