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Ive always been told sultanas kill cats..i was eating some sultana bickies and got up off the couch and lola (my 10 month old kitten) jumped at where i sat and started to eat something..i couldnt get it out of her mouth..it was either some bickie or a sultana!! What should i do??? Will she die???
 

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what is a Sultana? Anyway if it is something that is known toxic to cats you need to call an emergency hospital right now instead of looking on line Please
 

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One raisin should probably not hurt. Not that anyone should do it on purpose but if on accident, it should be OK. It never hurts to call the vet if you're worried though.
 

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Raisins, even one is very toxic to cats. Causes kidney failure. You need to get her to a vet now
 

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Here's the thing about raisins---we don't know what makes them sometimes cause problems. There is nothing in grapes or raisins that should make animals sick. Some animals eat raisins/grapes every day or large amounts of them, and they're fine. Other times they get sick from just a little bit. So it is best to call the vet. But since you don't even know if she ate one I don't know how much the vet will do.
 

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Here's the thing about raisins---we don't know what makes them sometimes cause problems. There is nothing in grapes or raisins that should make animals sick. Some animals eat raisins/grapes every day or large amounts of them, and they're fine. Other times they get sick from just a little bit. So it is best to call the vet. But since you don't even know if she ate one I don't know how much the vet will do.
Very good advice here. Since you are not sure what the cat ate, I don't know what the vet could do.
 
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I cant get the reference info till I get home. They are toxic. The vet can start renal support as in fluids to help them with the kidney insult.

Where are you getting your info? I have personal work experience plus vet university pages. Also seminars I have gone to.if caught early and fluids started can be ok.Are you willing to bet this kittens life on what you are saying? Waiting for symptoms to emerge can be to late.
 

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Ok, so this is what I have right now. I can find more information later. :

http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/toxicology/food_hazards/raisins_or_grapes.html

The following excerpt is from Vetstreet.
  •  Grapes and Raisins
  • Grapes and raisins can cause acute (sudden) kidney failure in cats and dogs. It is unknown what the toxic agent is in these fruits. However, clinical signs can occur within 24 hours of eating and include vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy (tiredness). Other signs of illness relate to the eventual shutdown of kidney functioning.
And this is from the Pet Poison Control Center:
  • Grapes, raisins, and even currants (some currants are actually small, black grapes) are toxic to your dog! In fact, there have been anecdotal reports of cats and ferrets being affected by these also. Ingestion of even a small amount of grapes, raisins, or currants can result in severe, acute kidney failure. All types of grape- or raisin-containing products (including grape juice, trail mix, bagels, etc.) can result in this. Even organic, pesticide-free, grapes grown in home gardens can result in toxicity. Although the mechanism of action is not clearly understood at this time, grapes and raisins can result in anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and potentially severe acute renal failure (which develops several days later). The toxicity is not necessarily dose-dependent, and symptoms can occur with even small ingestions. Decontamination (i.e., inducing vomiting, decontaminating with activated charcoal, etc.), aggressive supportive care, aggressive IV fluid therapy, and kidney function (i.e., BUN/creatinine) monitoring is recommended.
This is why I say that the kitten needs to go to the vet now as opposed to late because they have to treat aggressively if the kitten did in fact eat a raison.
 
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I rang a million after hrs help lines and they all said 1 was not toxic and not to worry..all said there was nothing they would do if i took her in except monitor. So i didnt take her. She is fine now btw. Yes..sultanas are rasins here in Aus. Sorry..should have clarified.
 
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