Protect Your Pet: PDSA Urges Motorists to Prevent Anti-Freeze Poisoning
The post Protect Your Pet: PDSA Urges Motorists to Prevent Anti-Freeze Poisoning appeared first on Katzenworld - Welcome to the world of cats! . Leading vet charity, PDSA, is warning motorists to clear up any anti-freeze spills as they prepare their cars for winter. The solution is highly toxic to animals if ingested. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Ethylene glycol is the active component in antifreeze, and is extremely poisonous for anyone, animal or human, who swallows it. It can also be found in screenwash, brake and radiator fluids, and if ingested it can cause severe damage to the kidneys and nervous system. Sadly, even in tiny amounts it’s often fatal for our pets, unless vet treatment is given extremely quickly. If you think your pet may have swallowed any, contact your vet straight away, don’t wait for symptoms to appear.” The charity for pets in need is urging motorists to be careful as they prepare their vehicles for the cold season, and to clean up any spills of t
