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Can Dogs Eat Grapes?

Is it a good idea to feed dogs grapes?Grapes are a juicy, bite-sized snack that many people enjoy. Grapes are also low-calorie and rich in nutrients such as potassium and fiber.Yet researchers and veterinarians know grapes and grape products are toxic to dogs. Although this information dates back more than 20 years, the precise reason for the toxicity remains unknown.But why can humans eat grapes safely while dogs cannot? How can you tell if your dog is suffering from grape toxicity, and what should you do about it?Here’s what the experts want you to know about whether dogs can eat grapes, as well as grape toxicity in dogs.Can dogs eat grapes?The experts say you should never, under any circumstances, feed a dog grape or grape products because they contain toxins that can cause serious health problems for dogs.“Grapes and raisins can cause life-threatening kidney disease in some dogs,” says Angela Witzel Rollins, DVM, PhD, a professor of veterinary nutrition at the University of Tennessee.She says you should always avoid feeding grape and grape products to dogs. The experts add that currants, a type of grapes, are also toxic to dogs.Why are grapes toxic to dogs?Again, the American Kennel Club (AKC) says researchers still don’t know precisely what toxin or toxic substance in grapes is harmful to dogs. Still, the experts say some research indicates grapes are probably toxic to dogs because they contain tartaric acid.“Grapes contain a compound called tartaric acid,” says Tina Wismer, DVM, the senior director of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center.“This is an organic acid, and dogs are the only species that do not excrete these compounds quickly. It is thought that this compound will remain for a period of time in the kidney cells and damage them.”How many grapes does a dog need to eat for it to be dangerous?Grapes and grape products are never safe for dogs, regardless of quantity or the dog’s breed, sex, or age. But the size and weight of the dog can influence just how dangerous consuming grapes is for a dog.“Any more than one grape per 10 pounds of body weight is potentially dangerous,” Wismer says. The AKC says eating even one grape or raisin can potentially be fatal for dogs.Can dogs eat grape seed extract?Some research in the Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research suggests grape seed extract may be safe, or even beneficial for dogs, primarily by acting as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect healthy cells from damage and destruction.The researchers looked at 11 healthy therapy dogs and gave half an antioxidant supplement containing grape seed extract and other ingredients. Dogs who took the supplement had lower triglycerides and markers of oxidative stress.But other research in the EFSA Journal found it’s not entirely clear whether grape seed extract is safe for dogs to consume or not. The experts say your safest bet is to stay away from grape seed extract until there’s more information about its potential toxicity to dogs.Can dogs have grape juice, grape jelly or jam, or other grape products?The experts say never to give a dog any products that contain grapes or are derived from grapes, including grape juice, grape jellies and jams, and anything grape-flavored.Aside from containing toxins, grape products often also contain other ingredients that are not good for dogs, such as sugar, preservatives, fat, and artificial sweeteners.What happens if a dog eats grapes?According to the AKC, symptoms of grape toxicity often develop within a few hours after a dog eats grapes.“The first symptoms of grape ingestion include vomiting and lethargy, followed by increased thirst and urination before the kidneys shut down,” Wismer says.Jennifer A. Larsen, DVM, MS, PhD, a professor of clinical nutrition at the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital, UC Davis in California, adds that grape toxicity can also cause neurological disease in dogs.Signs of grape toxicity in dogs include:reduced appetiteunusual weakness, lethargy, or stillnessdiarrhea and vomitingabdominal pain that is tender upon touchreduced or increased urinationextreme or increased thirstdehydration (panting, pale gums, dry mouth and nose or skin that does not immediately spring back after being stretched out)difficulty breathinglack of consciousnessIrantzu_Arbaizagoitia/Getty ImagesWhat to do if a dog eats grapesIf you suspect your dog ate grapes or grape products, contact your veterinarian or the nearest emergency veterinary clinic as soon as possible. You can also contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for guidance on proceeding by calling 1-888-426-4435.Try to collect information about what exactly your dog ate, how much, and when, as this can be valuable information that can help determine the best course of treatment for your dog. “The amount actually ingested is critical in determining treatment,” Wismer says.The experts say to also have information on hand when seeking emergency care for your dog, such as a dog’s weight and their other health conditions.A veterinarian, veterinary technician, or poison control worker may suggest that you try to force your dog to vomit as soon as possible as long as they are not:already vomitinghaving trouble breathing or swallowingchokingvery lethargic or weakunconscioushaving seizures or being hyperactiveNever induce vomiting in a dog if the dog has consumed sharp or corrosive agents or medications, or has had recent surgery on the abdomen or a swollen or enlarged esophagus. Do not attempt to induce vomiting in a dog without direction from an animal health care professional.How to induce vomiting in dogsThe experts say to induce vomiting in dogs, try putting your finger down their throat or giving them a small meal if they haven’t eaten for at least two hours.According to the AKC, if your dog ate grapes within the last two hours, you can also administer one teaspoon per every five pounds of body weight of a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution orally to induce vomiting (maximum dose of three tablespoons for dogs weighing more than 45 pounds).Hydrogen peroxide irritates a dog’s intestinal tract. It tends to cause vomiting within 10 to 15 minutes of administration that may occur for as long as 45 minutes, removing around 50 percent of what your dog ingested.To administer hydrogen peroxide orally to a dog, use a feeding syringe or turkey baster to squirt the solution into the back of the dog’s mouth or tongue, or between their back teeth, and never let the dog inhale the solution. If the dog doesn’t vomit within 15 minutes of being given a hydrogen peroxide solution, you can give a second dose.The AKC says to monitor a dog after you have attempted to induce vomiting, and collect any vomit so a veterinarian can examine it. Also, monitor a dog for additional symptoms or adverse reactions, including diarrhea, increased lethargy, bloat, or vomiting that lasts for more than 45 minutes.Treatment for dogs who eat grapesExperts and animal health organizations say that in many cases, a veterinarian will try to induce vomiting if a dog has eaten grapes fairly recently, which may involve administering hydrogen peroxide solutions orally.If initial attempts to induce vomiting in a dog are not successful, or it has been a long time since the dog ingested grapes or raisins, a veterinarian may give them stronger medications to try to remove the toxins.A veterinarian may also give a dog intravenous (IV) fluids to help restore their electrolyte balance and help “flush out” the toxins from their system faster.Other foods that are dangerous for dogsSome foods contain ingredients that can harm dogs because they are toxic to dogs, hard to digest, pose a choking hazard, or can become stuck in the digestive tract and cause impaction (bowel obstruction).Here are some foods the experts say to avoid feeding to dogs:chocolateice creammost spices and seasoningsmost nuts, including almonds, macadamia nuts, pecans, and walnutsonions, chives, and leeksgarlicbread yeasttomatoesmushroomsalcoholcaffeinecitrus fruitscoconutundercooked or raw meat, bones, or eggsartificial sweeteners such as xylitolsalty or sugary snacks and foodsapple and mustard seedsfruit pits, seeds, cores, stones, and peelsgumhopsmoldy foodsrhubarb leavesSafe foods to feed dogsWhile some foods can pose health complications for dogs, many foods that are safe (and enjoyable!) for you to eat are also safe for dogs. And the experts say giving your dog the occasional human food treat can help diversify their diet, provide excitement and interest, and have nutritional benefits.According to veterinarians and the AKC, here are some common foods you can feed to your dog in moderation:strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, and raspberrieswatermelon and cantaloupeyogurt and milk (in very small amounts)bread and wheat/grain productscooked turkey, chicken, and hamcooked eggssalmon, shrimp, tuna, and most other fishes and seafoodpopcornunflavored, unseasoned peanutspeanut butterhoneyeggscorncheesequinoa and most legumes and pulses (cooked)potatoes (cooked and peeled)pineapplecarrotsbroccoli and cauliflowerkiwicucumbersgreen beanscanned or cooked pumpkinceleryAs a word of warning, experts say you should always remove skins, peels, stems, leaves, spikes, pits, cores, and stones from fruits and vegetable foods before feeding them to dogs.Some vegetables also need to be cooked before being served to dogs for it to be safe, such as potatoes. As a general rule, if you need to cook a type of food before you eat it, it also needs to be cooked before being fed to a dog.Feedings dogs human foodsFeeding dogs human foods every now and then is usually safe, according to the experts. But they say most of a dog’s diet should consist of foods designed specifically to meet dogs’ nutritional needs, and to try to limit snacks to no more than 10 percent of a dog’s total caloric intake. […]

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A fully vaccinated man in his 60s from Hartford County developed “mild symptoms” on Nov. 27 after coming in contact with a family member who had been to New York City to attend the Anime NYC 2021 Convention at the Javits Center between Nov. 17 and Nov. 22, Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement.

That family member, who was also vaccinated, had mild symptoms on Nov. 21, and received a positive result from a home COVID test on Nov. 23, the statement said. The person’s symptoms have since subsided and additional family members are being tested, according to the statement.

“As I’ve been saying for the last several days, given the speed that this new variant has been spreading around the world and its positive identification in several states, we presumed it was already in our state and the information we received from the lab today confirms that fact,” Lamont said.

The family member who attended the Anime NYC 2021 Convention, who was also vaccinated, had mild symptoms on Nov. 21, and received a positive result from a home COVID test on Nov. 23.AP / Yuki Iwamura

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“Given the number of states that have identified Omicron to date, it was only a matter of time before we identified it here in Connecticut as well,” she said in a statement.

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Man Jumps From Taxiing 737 In Phoenix – AVweb

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A 30-year-old man whose mother says thought “somebody was after him” jumped out of the back door of a Southwest 737 while it was taxiing at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Saturday. The flight had just arrived from Colorado Springs and was headed to the gate when the man, identified by his family as Daniel Ramirez, took the leap. His family told ABC 15 in the accompanying video that Ramirez was returning to Phoenix after moving briefly to Colorado and was having a mental health crisis for most of the day. He’s now being held by police on felony trespassing charges. “I don’t want him portrayed as some kind of crazy person,” his mother told the TV station.

After Ramirez jumped from the plane, he got up from the ramp and walked to a nearby fire station where he locked himself in a dormitory room. “After a few minutes, firefighters were able to get the adult male to unlock the door where he was then evaluated, treated and transported to a local hospital for a lower extremity injury,” Fire Captain Todd Keller told CNN.

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Sony Drops a First Look At Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One)

In less than two weeks, Spider-Man: No Way Home will hit theaters. However, Sony Pictures Animation isn’t waiting around to promote its next animated Spidey flick. But Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 has a new name. It’s now called Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One). And as the name implies, the sequel has now been split into two movies.Sony has debuted the first scene from the sequel, which takes place moments after the first film ended. Within the clip, Miles Morales is reunited with Gwen Stacy/Spider-Gwen. He’s also thrown into a conflict with another very familiar face.Miles Morales’ story and the #SpiderVerse web expands. Take a first look at Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One). Exclusively in movie theaters October 2022. pic.twitter.com/EvnFkTruBg— Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One) (@SpiderVerse) December 5, 2021The second Spider-Man facing Miles in the clip is Miguel O’Hara a.k.a. Spider-Man 2099. Oscar Isaac provided his voice in a post-credits scene for Into the Spider-Verse, and he is also returning for the sequel. However, we don’t know why Miguel is fighting Miles. Or even where the two Spider-Men are in space and time.Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) will hit theaters on Friday, October 7, 2022. Sony will release Part Two at some point in 2023.What do you think at the first look for this Spider-Verse sequel? Let us know in the comment section below!Recommended Reading: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse -The Art of the MovieWe are also a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This affiliate advertising program also provides a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. And also this. Also that. […]

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Katrina and Vicky Wedding: Groom to Arrive in Chariot of 7 White Horses, Royal Mandap; Prepared?

Vicky Kaushal will be arriving at his wedding in his baraatVicky Kaushal will be arriving at the wedding venue in style and a chariot of seven selected horses. A royal mandap has also been prepared for the bug day. News18.com Last Updated:December 05, 2021, 18:59 ISTFOLLOW US ON:The preparations for the destination wedding of Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are on in full swing. According to the source close to the development, the wedding festivities starting with sangeet, mehendi followed by the marriage ceremony — will be held from December 7 to 9 in Rajasthan. Earlier, Sawai Madhopur district collector Rajendra Kishan confirmed a meeting of the district administration officials to discuss the law-and-order arrangements for four days during the celebrity wedding. Keeping in view the coronavirus pandemic situation, Kishan also said directions have been given that all guests should have got both the doses of vaccination. As new details continue to surface, according to reports, Vicky will be making a grand entry with his baraat. He will be making a traditional entry on a horse but on a bigger scale. Seven white horses will be selected for his grand entry on the day of the wedding ceremony. It has also been reported that a royal mandap has been specially designed for the bride and groom-to-be.Their wedding is going to be a private, intimate affair with only immediate family and close friends in attendance. The couple is excited to share their joy with their friends and well-wishers in the industry too. They (couple) will be hosting a celebration for the industry at a much later date, a source said. The wedding will reportedly be held at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Chauth Ka Barwara town of Sawai Madhopur.After tying the knot, Katrina will resume work as she begins shoot of Merry Christmas opposite Vijay Sethupathi. The movie is directed by Sriram Raghavan.Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Coronavirus News here. […]

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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse – Part One – Trailer Released

Sony Pictures has released a trailer for the upcoming animated Marvel film “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse” Part One.
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered.
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) is coming exclusively to movie theatres on October 7th, 2022.
Due to a new deal between Sony and Disney, this film will be coming to Disney+ for its “Pay 2” window in the United States once it’s completed its theatrical release and been to Netflix for its “Pay 1” window.What are your first impressions of “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse”?
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel first footage and title drops

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was absolutely excellent, and we’re very excited not just to finally see the first footage of the animated film’s sequel, but the announcement that it’s going to be the first of multiple sequels, titled Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part One.The first footage sees Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) visited in his room by Gwen Stacey (Hailee Steinfeld) from across dimensions. After a bit of banter, she convinces him to join her doing, well, Spidey stuff.Miles then swings through a ‘painterly’ animated universe, and then into a more pop-art-esque one when 2099 Spider-Man Miguel O’Hara – who was seen in the post-credits scene of the original film and is voiced by Oscar Isaac – swings in and grabs him.

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Related: Spider-Man: No Way Home teases how film ties in classic villains What’s going on? Is there some misunderstanding pitting these Spideys against each other? What universes are these? We’re sure these questions will be answered while many more questions are asked when this first-part sequel releases next year.Although not shown in the trailer, we know that Peter B Parker (the one who let himself go a bit after breaking up with Mary-Jane) is returning, as revealed by actor Jake Johnson.”I’m curious to see what his home life is like. When you first have kids, you forget about your passions and your entire passion becomes your kids, and then your kids start getting older and you remember that you have passions, too,” he said.”So I’m curious to see if Peter, in having kids, fell back in love with being Spider-Man… Let’s not forget, even in the Spider-Verse, he might have a gut, but he’s still Spider-Man.”

Related: Spider-Man: Homecoming cut an emotional Uncle Ben scene Meanwhile, Chris Lord and Phil Miller have stated that they intend to make a hilarious Spidey video game glitch into movie canon in the sequel.Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part One will be released in cinemas on October 7, 2022.

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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part One Trailer Revealed

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’s sequel is called Across the Spider-Verse, and the first trailer for “Part One” has arrived. The movie comes to theaters in October 2022.Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) returns in the sequel alongside Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) and a “new team of Spider-People.” They will fight again a “villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered.” Oscar Isaac is coming back to play Spider-Man 2099.Across the Spider-Verse is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson. The story was written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Callaham.2018’s Into the Spider-Verse won Best Animated Film at the Oscars and made $375 million worldwide at the box office.Fans don’t have to wait until 2022 for a new Spider-Man film, however, as Tom Holland returns in this month’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. After that, a new trilogy of Spider-Man films may be coming. […]