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RAISINS

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Question
MY 4 MONTH MALTESE LOVES RAISINS. I'VE GIVEN HIM 3 OR 4 SEVERAL DIFFERENT DAYS, I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY SIGNS BUT I WANTED TO ASK COULD RAISINS MAKE HIM SICK OR HURT HIM IN ANY WAY?

Answer
hi im so glad you emailed me DO NOT FEED RAISINS LOL.
Many experienced dog owners do not realise that grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs please take a look at this article http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp
you havent done anything wrong its just a case of not knowing. Try to avoid fruit also as these can be toxic to a dog over  time also this gives you good details.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/grapeandraisin.htm
I tend to give my dog raw veg ie a carrot he loves to munch on a carrot or green beans and radishes lol honestly they love it.
Dont worry about the raisins just dont give him any more lol
Many thanks