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Dogs must be treated within 8–12 hours of ingesting antifreeze, as the antidote only has a short timeframe to work. Left untreated, the animal may die. How do veterinarians confirm ethylene glycol 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).
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.
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.
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.
Susceptibility to the toxicity of ethylene glycol varies among species. Humans, monkeys, dogs, and cats are highly susceptible to ethylene glycol poisoning, while rats are less susceptible, and mice, guinea pigs, and rab-bits are relatively resistant based on interspecies differ-ences in the metabolism of ethylene glycol. 19,20 Conse-
