Risky treats for dogs


By AGENCY

If you notice that your dog has eaten grapes, you should take it to the vet as soon as possible. Photo: dpa

Grapes are arguably the most stylish snack there is. An image of a Roman resting on a chaise lounge lavishly dropping them into their mouth, one by one, comes to mind.

Dog owners, though, should keep grapes away from their pets at all costs. Tina Holscher, a vet with German animal rights organisation Aktion Tier, doesn’t beat around the bush: “Eating grapes can quickly cost a dog their life,” she says.

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