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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
