hilary bradshaw
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 | | Subject: WARNING; ANTI FREEZE AND YOUR DOG Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:20 pm | |
| Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol)
This is actually a winter and summer potential problem. Cats and dogs are attracted to the sweet smell and taste of antifreeze, and will often sample some if left out in a container or spilled on the garage floor.
Antifreeze is highly toxic - it is rapidly absorbed (initial signs appear approximately one hour post-ingestion), and there is a high mortality rate. Other sources of this deadly chemical are: heat exchange fluids (sometimes used in solar collectors), some brake and transmissions fluids as well as diethylene glycol used in color film processing.
Acute cases (within 12 hours of ingestion) often present as if the animal was intoxicated with alcohol: stumbling, vomiting and depression are common signs. The kidneys are most severely affected, and even if the animal seems to improve initially with treatment, they may succumb shortly after to kidney failure. The kidneys shut down, and the animal is unable to produce urine. This type of kidney failure usually happens 12-24 hours after ingestion in cats, and 36-72 hours post ingestion in dogs. Success of treatment is dependent upon quick treatment. If you suspect that your animal has come into contact with antifreeze, contact your veterinarian immediately.
A safe alternative to Ethylene Glycol antifreeze is available, it is called propylene glycol, and while it does cost a small amount more than 'regular' antifreeze, it is worth the piece of mind. [/b.font] |
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bingnblaze
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| | Subject: Re: WARNING; ANTI FREEZE AND YOUR DOG Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:12 pm | |
| good post,
we had the rspca round the area warning people to not leave pets water outside as people were going around and putting anti-freeze in the pets water |
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BrenA
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| | Subject: Re: WARNING; ANTI FREEZE AND YOUR DOG Fri Dec 03, 2010 8:08 pm | |
| | bingnblaze wrote: | good post,
we had the rspca round the area warning people to not leave pets water outside as people were going around and putting anti-freeze in the pets water |
 OMG there are some sickos about Thats terrible |
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angelhrt084
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| | Subject: Re: WARNING; ANTI FREEZE AND YOUR DOG Fri Dec 03, 2010 8:15 pm | |
| i am writing an article about this as we speak, if you'd like more info etc let me know and i'll give you the website where the articl will soon be available |
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