Not Safe for Dogs
Medium dog serving: never
Key warning: all baked goods containing raisins, currants, or sultanas
Can Dogs Eat Baked Goods with Raisins? No — Raisins Cause Fatal Kidney Failure
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Raisins hidden in baked goods are one of the most dangerous accidental dog poisonings. Many owners do not realize cookies, cakes, and breads contain raisins until after a dog has eaten them. Always check ingredients.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Acute kidney failure from unknown toxic compound. Vomiting within hours, lethargy, reduced urination, complete kidney failure within 24-72 hours. Even one raisin can be fatal in some dogs.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 if significant amount consumed.
What to Avoid
all baked goods containing raisins, currants, or sultanas
Preparation & Serving
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 IMMEDIATELY if any raisin-containing baked good was consumed.
Did you know?
The toxic compound in grapes and raisins causing kidney failure in dogs has not been identified despite decades of research. Scientists suspect tartaric acid but cannot fully explain the variable toxicity seen between individual dogs — some eat grapes without harm while others develop fatal kidney failure from one.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 302
- Safe frequency
- Never
Source
What You Need to Know
Raisins, currants, and sultanas in any form and any amount can cause acute kidney failure in dogs. The toxic compound is not yet identified making it impossible to establish a safe dose. Baked goods commonly containing raisins include oatmeal raisin cookies, hot cross buns, Christmas cake, fruit loaf, and scones. Always read labels before giving any baked good to your dog.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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