Raisins
DangerousVerdict
Never — concentrated kidney toxin, even more dangerous than grapes.
Toxic principle: unknown toxin (concentrated)
Source: ASPCA · Verified 2026-06-12
If your cat ate this
Cats hide symptoms — don't wait and see. Even small amounts of certain substances can be fatal to a cat. Act fast.
- 1. Call your veterinarian immediately
- US — National hotline: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 aspca.org(24/7, Consultation fee may apply.)
- US — National hotline: Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 petpoisonhelpline.com(24/7, $89 per incident fee; also covers Canada.)
- GB — National hotline: Animal PoisonLine 01202 509 000 animalpoisonline.co.uk(24/7, £35 per call (8am–8pm weekdays), £45 at other times.)
- AU — National hotline: Animal Poisons Helpline 1300 869 738 animalpoisons.com.au(24/7)
- NZ — National hotline: Animal Poisons Helpline 0800 869 738 poisons.co.nz(11am–7pm NZ time (currently being extended), Charges apply.)
- CA — National hotline: Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 petpoisonhelpline.com(24/7, $89 per incident fee.)
Verified 2026-08-06
Verdict
Raisins are dried grapes and contain the same unknown toxin in a much more concentrated form. For cats — who are smaller and already more vulnerable — even a few raisins can trigger acute kidney failure. Raisins are often hidden in cereals, trail mix, cookies, and baked goods. Currants carry the same risk.
Symptoms to watch for
- • vomiting within hours
- • diarrhea
- • lethargy
- • loss of appetite
- • abdominal pain
- • little or no urine production
What to do
Emergency — call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately. Check ingredient lists for hidden raisins in cereals, granola bars, and baked goods.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435 aspca.org