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All animals are susceptible to ethylene glycol toxicosis; however, dogs and cats are most commonly affected. Most cases are associated with ingestion of antifreeze, in which concentrations of ethylene glycol up to 95% are common.
Dogs must be treated within 8–12 hours of ingesting antifreeze, as the antidote only has a short timeframe to work. Left untreated, the animal may die. How do veterinarians confirm ethylene glycol poisoning?
There are three main goals associated with the treatment of ethylene glycol toxicity: 1) Decrease the amount of ethylene glycol that is absorbed, 2) Flush the unabsorbed ethylene glycol out of the animal’s system, and 3) Prevent absorbed ethylene glycol from being metabolized (Grauer).
11 Σεπ 2016 · 4-Methylpyrazole (4-MP, fomepizole) is used for ethylene glycol (antifreeze) toxicosis in dogs. It is given IV in a 5% solution; the initial dose is 20 mg/kg, followed by 15 mg/kg at 12 and 24 hours and 5 mg/kg at 36 hours.
Learn about the signs, diagnosis, and treatment for dogs and cats suffering from ethylene glycol toxicosis and be prepared on how to handle this fatal condition.
11 Σεπ 2016 · Ethylene glycol (EG) poisoning is common in dogs and cats 1 – 4 and often results in death if it is not diagnosed and treated promptly. 5 The mortality rate in dogs is reported to range from 59% to 70% 1, 5 and is thought to be even higher in cats.
1 Αυγ 2010 · Its concentration in automotive radiator fluid is high (95%), a source to which pets (dogs and cats) have easy access. Whereas all animal species are susceptible, to ethylene glycol toxicity, cats remain more susceptible.
