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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.
17 Σεπ 2023 · Antifreeze smells and tastes deliciously sweet to them, so your dog is likely to lick it up if he finds it. Just a few licks are a toxic dose that can cause irreversible kidney and liver damage and be fatal for dogs (and cats).
Ethylene glycol toxicosis is often fatal and primarily affects dogs and cats, though all species are susceptible. Most commonly found in vehicle radiator antifreeze, it is also available in a variety of other automotive and household products.
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.
Treatment for antifreeze poisoning in dogs typically involves inducing vomiting to remove any remaining antifreeze from the stomach, administering activated charcoal to help bind the toxin, and providing supportive care such as intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration and support kidney function.
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 ...
