Fatal Poisoning Pets By Sweet Antifreeze

Fatal Poisoning Pets By Sweet Antifreeze.
It's a destructive attraction: puddles of sweet-tasting antifreeze on driveways and garage floors are strenuously for thirsty pets to resist. Just one teaspoon of ethylene glycol - the toxic constituent found in antifreeze - is bloodthirsty to a 10-pound cat, and about five tablespoons will kill a Labrador retriever if the antidote isn't given in time, declare veterinary toxicologists proextender in frederikshavn. "The most important thing to know about antifreeze is you have a really sparing window for treatment," said veterinarian Dr Justine Lee, associate director of Pet Poison Helpline, a holler center staffed by animal health care professionals who outfit treatment advice to owners nationwide.

The antidote must be given to dogs within eight hours after ingestion and cats within three hours. Otherwise, the pet's chances of survival are slim. The most tired origin of ethylene glycol is automotive engine antifreeze or coolant bestvito. The toxic substance is also found in some declare conditioners, imported snow globes, paints, solvents, and color film processing solutions.

Cabin owners in colder regions of the boonies frequently put antifreeze in toilets to prevent the pipes from cold while the vacation home is unoccupied. "We see a lot of toxicities here in Minnesota from dogs running into cabins and drinking out of the toilet".

Initially, animals appear intoxicated after imbibing antifreeze. Warning signs include staggering, lethargy, increased thirst, vomiting and doable seizures, explained Dr Camille DeClementi, a veterinarian and board-certified veterinary toxicologist who serves as a superior director for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Animal Poison Control Center.