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Guest Blog: Anna Webb
Anna explains how the festive period can be overwhelming for your dog and top tips on how to reduce anxiety and have a calm and happy holiday season.
Antifreeze tends to make an appearance during the Autumn months, most commonly used for our cars however, this substance is incredibly dangerous to dogs. Read on to find out what to do if your dog comes into contact with the toxic substance.
As the weather significantly drops during the autumnal months, antifreeze makes an appearance and is incredibly toxic to dogs. Unfortunately, antifreeze has a sweet smell to dogs and cats too, which can make it very appealing to them. The substance is so toxic that it only takes a couple of licks for it to cause irreversible liver and kidney damage which in turn can be fatal.
Whilst we are not trying to scare you, we just want every pet owner to be aware of the dangers and what you can do to prevent this from happening.
Antifreeze is a glycol-based liquid that is mixed with water to regulate the engine of your car during extreme temperatures. It is essential to maintain a healthy car and avoid corrosion. The main chemical used is Ethylene Glycol, which is pumped around the engine of your car to ensure it stays at an acceptable temperature and avoids the water in the car freezing.
So this substance is very important!
Ethylene Glycol can be found in a number of other products such as windshield de-icer, brake fluid, motor oil and even wood stainers.
Antifreeze can take effect as quickly as 30 minutes after consumption. Some signs can take a little longer. Severe kidney failure can start to develop between 36 - 72 hours after consuming the toxic substance.
If you know your dog has consumed antifreeze, you must get them to an emergency vet as quickly as possible. If your dog is showing any of the following symptoms, speak with your vet.
Guest Blog: Anna Webb
Anna explains how the festive period can be overwhelming for your dog and top tips on how to reduce anxiety and have a calm and happy holiday season.
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