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Dog and cat owners warned of 'toxic' threat that could be deadly this winter
Four fatal antifreeze poisoning cases were reported this year as experts advise using non-toxic alternatives and prompt cleanup to protect pets from kidney failure.
- Experts cautioned that antifreeze risk rises as colder months approach, with four deadly incidents reported in April this year, urging pet owners to stay vigilant.
- Chris Maxted warned antifreeze often leaks from radiators or screen wash spills, and pets lick it from the ground or paws before grooming; the PDSA urges motorists to buy propylene glycol-based products as safer alternatives.
- Signs appear quickly, with dogs becoming wobbly, dribbling, or vomiting soon after drinking, and veterinarians advise pet owners to contact a vet immediately if exposure is suspected.
- Owners are urged to clean up any liquids near cars immediately and wash pets’ paws if they contact spills, while keeping cats local and watching dogs near garages and parked cars.
- PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing added: `Cats are often outdoors unsupervised, unlike dogs. So although the fluid is equally toxic to both species, anti-freeze toxicity is more frequently seen in cats as owners don’t see them drink it.
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