Dangers of eating mince pies for dogs
A Shropshire dog owner is warning of the dangers of pets eating mince pies after her Dachshund had to have emergency treatment.
Beatrice, the miniature Dachshund wolfed down the mince pie while owner, Lucie Coffey was in another room.
After realised what had happened Lucie, 33, who knew dried fruit could be dangerous for dogs, realised her pet could be in serious trouble.
She rushed Beatrice to the vets where the tiny dog was given an injection to make her sick and then activated charcoal to reduce the chances of harmful toxins from the raisins being absorbed.
It is hoped thay Lucie's quick action will mean her pet will have suffered no ill effects.
She said: "'I was in the kitchen chopping vegetables for dinner and Beatrice was on the sofa in the living room. When I went back in I saw the foil on the plate but no pie and I thought, "right, there's only one explanation for this", and there was the dog looking very sheepish. We were at the vets for about three hours."
Experts say that grapes or raisins are toxic to dogs with symptoms showing between six and 24 hours.
In the most serious cases the raw or dried fruit can cause kidney failure.
Vets say that if you think your dog has eaten grapes, raisins, sultanas or currants, or anything containing them, you should telephone your vet or pet emergency clinic immediately.
