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Is Cabernet Sauvignon grape toxic to dogs?

Vitis vinifera 'Cabernet Sauvignon'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cabernet sauvignon grape as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Vitis vinifera grapes are listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats, with grapes and raisins documented to cause acute kidney failure in dogs at an unknown toxic threshold. Any grape ingestion by a dog should be treated as a veterinary emergency. The toxic compound remains unidentified. Cats are also at risk.

What to do if your dog ate cabernet sauvignon grape

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move cabernet sauvignon grape out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of cabernet sauvignon grape to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten cabernet sauvignon grape, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is cabernet sauvignon grape toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is cabernet sauvignon grape toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cabernet sauvignon grape as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Vitis vinifera grapes are listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats, with grapes and raisins documented to cause acute kidney failure in dogs at an unknown toxic threshold. Any grape ingestion by a dog should be treated as a veterinary emergency. The toxic compound remains unidentified. Cats are also at risk.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats cabernet sauvignon grape?

Vitis vinifera grapes are listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats, with grapes and raisins documented to cause acute kidney failure in dogs at an unknown toxic threshold. Any grape ingestion by a dog should be treated as a veterinary emergency. The toxic compound remains unidentified. Cats are also at risk. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to cabernet sauvignon grape.

What should I do if my dog ate cabernet sauvignon grape?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is cabernet sauvignon grape toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cabernet Sauvignon grape is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full cabernet sauvignon grape pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to cabernet sauvignon grape?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full cabernet sauvignon grape pet-safety