As any dog owner will tell you, we've all been guilty of giving our pets a little piece of our food when we're snacking on something, as no matter how much we try to, it's impossible to resist those puppy-dog eyes.
But there are some foods that you should never give your dog, even if you might think they're some of the tastiest treats on the planet - as they could be deadly to them.
And now, a vet has warned dog owners not to give a certain fruit to their pets, as it could lead to kidney failure which can potentially be fatal.
The Grady Veterinary Hospital has urged dog lovers never to feed them grapes and to be careful when eating them as they may drop some on the floor that can then be accidentally eaten by your hound.
Dr Colette Wegenast and two colleagues identified the risk posed by grapes after carrying out tests on playdough.
During the tests, they established that tartaric acid and potassium bitartrate were present in high concentrations in grapes, both of which can cause dogs to suffer from acute kidney failure.
And despite progress being made in treating the condition over recent years, kidney failure is fatal in around 60% of cases involving dogs and cats.
Dr Colette said: "The lightbulb moment came with the realisation that tartaric acid and potassium bitartrate are uniquely present in high concentrations in grapes, and that dogs are [members of] a species that has been shown to be sensitive to tartaric acid - with acute renal failure reported in the older studies.
"Upon further investigation, tartaric acid and potassium bitartrate kept checking off the boxes in support of the theory that they're the toxic principles in grapes and raisins.”
Meanwhile, dog owners were recently urged to use a simple 63p product to keep their dog cool this weekend, as temperatures are set to soar to 29C.
A spokeswoman from retail company Tap Warehouse said: "Keep your pets cool with a spray bottle filled with cold water and gently spray over their body and feet.
"This will give a cooling effect and relax your pets as some can get distressed when they overheat. Better yet, reusable spray bottles can be bought for just 70p from The Range."
A misting spray bottle, like this bargain 63p one or this deluxe £6.55 one, filled with icy-cold water will do just the trick - and it can be reused all summer long.
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