Household
Antifreeze
Антифриз
🐕 Dog · dangerous🐈 Cat · dangerous
Ethylene glycol tastes sweet and kills: a teaspoon can kill a cat, a couple of spoons a dog. Kidney failure develops within 1-3 days.
Symptoms
First a drunken gait and thirst, then apparent recovery, then kidney failure.
What to do
Go to a veterinarian immediately — the antidote works only within the first hours.
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control; Pet Poison Helpline; Merck Veterinary Manual
This information is for reference only and does not replace advice from a veterinarian. If your pet has eaten something from the “dangerous” list or feels unwell, contact a vet immediately.