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Poison - Antifreeze

Antifreeze poisoning is due to the fact that antifreeze has a sweet smell and taste for your pet. Because pets are curious creatures they will tend to get into everything. If they smell a sweet scent or distinct taste they may ingest it and it could become fatal. They can also walk through it or have the poison rub on their fur which they then may lick. It is important to identify the ingested or contacted item and get emergency help immediately. The ASPCA animal poison control will give you more specific information than your local poison control as they specialize with animal poisons however they do have a minimal charge.

Symptoms

Drunken Feeling	Seizures
Thirsty	Panting
Heavy Urination	Appetite Loss
Diarrhea	Vomiting

Steps

Try to identify the toxic substance collect any empty bottles or containers, and check for distinctive odors

Look for traces in or around the mouth to identify the substance

If your cat vomits, note carefully the appearance of the vomit and collect them in a plastic baggy for identification

Try to estimate the amount that the pet has eaten. Some things are only toxic in large doses

If you know that your cat got into antifreeze within the last 1 hour induce vomiting with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, 0.5ml per 1lb your cat weighs by mouth

You will notice a foaming action and the taste should prompt vomiting within 5 min, if needed repeat 2-3 times allowing 5 min between doses

Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center hotline which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (888) 426-4435 there is a $60 consultation fee, payable by credit card, for this service and this includes ALL follow-up consultations should you or your vet need further assistance with your pet’s case

Warnings

Induce vomiting with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide

Wear gloves while helping your cat to avoid contact with the acid

If your animal is having seizures, losing consciousness, is unconscious or is having difficulty breathing, telephone ahead and bring your pet immediately to your local veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic

Tips

Note any symptoms that your pet may be having

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center hotline which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (888) 426-4435

You can give activated charcoal by mouth to help absorb antifreeze that was recently ingested but call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center hotline first.

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