Attention, tutors Pets! In particular, dog lovers should be aware of a potentially fatal danger for their animals: grapes.
According to experts at Grady Veterinary Hospital, in Cincinnati, United States, this fruit, which is quite common in homes, can be extremely dangerous for pets, especially if it is accidentally ingested.
Risks identified by veterinarians: what we need to know
Tests carried out by experts identified the presence of tartaric acid and potassium bitartrate in grapes, components proven to be toxic to dogs.
Contact with these elements can be dangerous and even fatal for animals.
According to the veterinary hospital, accidents involving grapes are more frequent in homes with children, as, when they enjoy the fruit, they often drop it on the floor, attracting their children. dogs to ingest them.
Despite the danger to animals, Brazil is one of the largest grape producers. Petrolina, in the interior of Pernambuco (PE), is known as the “grape capital”.
The municipality stands out for having the largest grape harvest in the country, accounting for 16% of the national harvest, with a volume of 236 thousand tons of fruit.
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According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Petrolina earned around R$1.2 billion from the grape harvest.
The region is renowned not only for its grape production, but for its role in the production of wines fines, taking advantage of the abundance of waters of the São Francisco River.
In addition to grapes, local agribusiness encompasses a variety of crops, such as mango, coconut, guava, banana and sugar cane, among others, which contributed to a total figure of approximately R$1.5 billion in vegetables harvested in 2022 .
Despite the economic benefits, it is crucial to be aware of the risks that grapes pose to dogs in order to protect pets in homes where this fruit is present.
