Giving You a ‘Raisin’ Not to Eat Mince Pies: Understanding Grape and Raisin Toxicity in Dogs

Grape and raisin toxicity remains one of the most puzzling and unpredictable poisonings in small animal practice. With festive treats like mince pies posing a hidden danger, knowing when and how to act can make all the difference.

In this evidence-based and practical webinar, we’ll review the latest understanding of the pathogenesis behind this complex toxicity, including what we currently know—and don’t know—about why some dogs develop acute kidney injury while others do not.

You’ll gain clarity on when to take action, whether a patient has eaten a single raisin or an entire tray of mince pies, and what factors should guide your clinical decisions.

Finally, we’ll walk through the management of acute renal failure in affected patients, providing you with practical tools to stabilize, treat, and support these challenging cases.

Perfect for general practitioners and emergency vets alike, this webinar offers timely insights to help you manage grape and raisin toxicity with greater confidence this holiday season—and beyond.

Kerry Doolin

ECC Specialist

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Kerry has been an emergency vet for 15 years after graduating from the University of Sydney in 2005. Kerry furthered her training via a speciality emergency and critical care internship at the University of California in Davis, followed by a three year residency in emergency and critical care at the Royal Veterinary College in London. In 2019 she passed her specialty exams to become a diplomat of the American College of Emergency and Critical Care. For the last year she has been working in Sydney as Head of ECC at North Shore Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre.