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Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)

Emergency — treatment must start within hours.

Life-threateningDogsCats
Cleaning chemicals and antifreeze stored in a locked cupboard

Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.

What to do right now

  1. 1.Go to a vet immediately
  2. 2.Bring the container

Symptoms

  • Appearing drunk
  • Vomiting
  • Increased thirst
  • Later kidney failure

Details

Category
Chemical
Toxicity
Life-threatening
Species affected
Dogs, Cats
Routes of exposure
Licking spills or contaminated water; it tastes sweet.
Urgency
Emergency — treatment must start within hours.

Veterinary treatment

A teaspoon can be fatal to a cat. Clean spills, store securely and choose propylene glycol products.

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