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My 2-kg toy poodle puppy ate two raisins and is now vomiting, 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 highly toxic to dogs, and even a small amount like two raisins can cause acute kidney failure in a tiny puppy. Vomiting is one of the first signs of poisoning, which can progress to lethargy, dehydration, and kidney shutdown. Do not wait for more symptoms; rush your puppy to the nearest emergency vet or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 right away.

Raisins — Food safety facts

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

Toxic, like grapes — a small amount can cause acute kidney failure. Even one raisin for a small dog deserves a vet call.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Raisins should not be given to dogs at all. Even a small amount can do harm, so there is no portion small enough to be safe.

Do not induce vomiting and do not give milk or oil to “dilute” it. Note the food and roughly how much was eaten, then call your vet or a pet poison hotline and follow their advice on whether to bring the pet in straight away.

Why these cautions matter

Grapes and raisins are linked to kidney failure in dogs, and no safe amount is reliable — some pets react after only a few.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Raisins food facts page.

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