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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.
- Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze) Poisoning
Ethylene glycol poisoning is common because antifreeze is...
- Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze) Poisoning
Dogs may be attracted to ethylene glycol by its sweet taste. Many animals voluntarily drink ethylene glycol if antifreeze is spilled or leaks onto garage floors or driveways. Ethylene glycol has a very narrow margin of safety, which means a tiny amount can result in severe poisoning.
Ethylene glycol poisoning is common because antifreeze is widely used, it has a sweet taste and small lethal dose (only 3 to 4 teaspoons in dogs, 1 to 2 teaspoons in cats), and it is often stored and disposed of improperly.
15 Νοε 2012 · Ethylene glycol toxicosis resulting from antifreeze consumption is the second most common fatal intoxication of small animals, 4 with a case fatality rate ranging from 78% to 96% for cats and 44% to 70% for dogs. 5 The reported minimum lethal dose of undiluted ethylene glycol is 1.5 mL/kg (0.68 mL/lb) 6 for cats and 4.4 to 6.6 mL/kg (2 to 3 mL ...
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.
Poisoning with ethylene glycol as contained in antifreeze can rapidly lead to irreversible acute renal failure and other organ damage. It carries a grave prognosis unless diagnosed early and adequate treatment is initiated within 8 hours of ingestion.
Ethylene Glycol and Antifreeze Poisoning in Pets. When it comes to pets ingesting antifreeze, veterinarians are often left with more questions than answers. Ethylene glycol (EG) is a common antifreeze ingredient, and it can also be found in surprising places like snow globes.
