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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.
- This year, the PDSA warned pet owners that antifreeze risk rises as colder months approach, citing four deadly incidents reported in April this year.
- Chris Maxted warned antifreeze often leaks from car radiators or spills during screen wash refills, and the PDSA urges motorists to use propylene glycol-based products as a safer alternative.
- Signs appear quickly as dogs may become wobbly, dribble, or vomit soon after drinking antifreeze, 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 a pet's paws with soap and water if they walk through a spill, 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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