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26 Ιουλ 2024 · Antifreeze is a life-threatening danger to dogs if ingested. Learn to recognize the signs and how to protect your dog from antifreeze poisoning.
All antifreeze should be kept out of pet’s reach, and any waste material contaminated with it should be stored in a lockable garbage can. Animals poisoned by antifreeze may appear drunk, urinate frequently, and vomit. Immediately see a veterinarian if your dog exhibits these symptoms.
What are the symptoms of antifreeze poisoning? Soon after drinking antifreeze, some dogs may be wobbly on their feet, may dribble or be sick. After around 12 hours, dogs may seem to recover, but from around 2-3 days their kidneys may stop working properly and they may become very tired, be sick, go off their food and they can develop fitting or ...
10 Οκτ 2024 · Poisoning can occur when a dog ingests or inhales a poisonous or toxic substance. For example, they might step in paint or antifreeze while out on a walk and lick their paws afterward.
Early Symptoms. Early symptoms of dog antifreeze poisoning include: Vomiting is one of the first signs of antifreeze poisoning in dogs. You may notice the color of the vomit looking slightly green, and if so, you can be sure your dog has ingested antifreeze.
Antifreeze poisoning can occur if your dog is exposed to antifreeze leaks from cars, laps up antifreeze from garage floors or driveways, or licks contaminated surfaces. Ethylene glycol is highly toxic and can cause severe illness or death if not treated promptly.
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.
