![]() ![]() If you suspect that your pet has ingested even a tiny amount of antifreeze, take your pet to the vet immediately. Antifreeze poisoning is often fatal as it causes kidney failure. Unfortunately, it is frequently ingested by dogs and cats as it is sweet and pleasant tasting. It is contained in coolant and washer fluid. Symptoms: Diarrhoea, vomiting, bloody or black tarry stools, abdominal pain, swelling of face, limbs or neck, pale gums, jaundice, laboured breathing, depression, excessive thirst, dark urine.Īntifreeze (ethylene glycol) is a highly toxic chemical. It is important to keep all human and veterinary medication out of reach of your pets. Your pet may need hospitalisation with supportive IV fluids and blood tests to evaluate organ function. Just because it’s wrapped, doesn't mean that your dog can’t smell that it’s there.įind out about other dangers at Christmas.Īt Easter, remember to keep all chocolate Easter eggs safely away from your dog. If you know there are any wrapped chocolate boxes, try to keep these separate from the other gifts that might go under your Christmas tree. ![]() Over the festive period there’s often an abundance of chocolate, so remember to keep chocolate advent calendars up high and don’t add chocolate coins or decorations to your Christmas tree. During these periods take extra care to ensure that all chocolate is kept out of the reach of your dog and is not left lying around.Īt Christmas, dogs are four times more likely to be taken to the vets with chocolate poisoning than at any other time of the year. Each year, reports of dogs with chocolate poisoning rise dramatically around Christmas and Easter. ![]()
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