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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.
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.
Treatment requires early intervention with fomepizole (4-methylpyrazole) or ethanol. 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.
An antidote to ethylene glycol is available for dogs, but is only effective if given before kidney failure develops. In cats, intravenous treatment with ethanol can be helpful if given early after ingestion of antifreeze. In dogs and cats with severe kidney failure, the outlook is poor.
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 ...
Symptoms of antifreeze poisoning in dogs. Once swallowed, symptoms of antifreeze poisoning can develop in as little as an hour, and tend to include: Wobbliness and weakness – this tends to happen within one hour of ingestion and then improves again. Vomiting; Low energy (lethargy) Drinking more than normal
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.
