Can cats or dogs eat fruit juice?
Cats: Use caution · Dogs: Use caution — Not recommended — juice is full of sugar your pet doesn't need. Grape juice is the serious one: the ASPCA says dogs can't process the tartaric acid in grapes and risk kidney damage. Citrus juice in larger amounts can irritate the gut. Small pieces of safe fresh fruit plus plain water are a better deal. Skip it, and never give grape juice. Offer plain water instead. If your dog drinks grape juice, call your vet right away.
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Symptoms that may be experienced
- Stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea
- Lethargy, eating less (grape juice risks affecting the kidneys in dogs)
How do we come to this conclusion?
No veterinary authority has issued a direct ruling on fruit juice. This conclusion is therefore drawn from the components supported by reference data. This is not the source's judgment on the entire dish.
- Grape juice (grape) — Grapes contain tartaric acid that dogs cannot digest. Risk of kidney damage aspca.org
- citrus fruit juice — Citric acid and essential oils in oranges If you get a lot, it can be irritating. Got a little, just a slight stomach ache. aspca.org
- Xylitol (some brands of sugar-free fruit juices) Must check the label) — Xylitol causes low blood sugar and may damage the liver. aspca.org
Instructions
Skip it, and never give grape juice. Offer plain water instead. If your dog drinks grape juice, call your vet right away.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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