Ethelyne Glycol, the working chemical in automobile antifreeze, is extremely dangerous to your pet when ingested. A very small amount is toxic that can damage your pets liver and ultimately cause death.
The reason that you should be concerned about antifreeze poisoning is that it’s sweet and consequently eagerly lapped up from spills in the garage or driveway. More notorious, however, is the disgruntled neighbor who puts out a dish of antifreeze to “teach them dogs a lesson they’ll never forget.” Believe it or not, there are cretins among us who would rather kill a dog or a cat than discuss any problems that they’re having with the owners. Keep an eye out for such people and take complaints about your pets seriously.
If you suspect that your pet has lapped up antifreeze, take it *immediately* to a vet. If injected in time with the prescription antidote drug Antizol-vet, it will recover.
Ray
Christine’s Pets
703.626.3829
