What should I do if my cat drank antifreeze?

What should I do if my cat drank antifreeze?

If you do suspect your cat has drunk antifreeze then you should call your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vets Now emergency clinic, straight away. If the cat is treated immediately after exposure it has a far greater chance of survival. Your cat will, however, need intensive treatment.

When does antifreeze poisoning start in a cat?

The signs and symptoms of antifreeze poisoning in cats can be broken down into 3 stages: Stage 1 starts as early as 30 minutes after consuming the poison and lasts up to about 12 hours post ingestion.

Why do cats like the taste of antifreeze?

One big issue with antifreeze is the fact that it does seem to be attractive to cats. It has a sweet taste which makes it appealing to dogs (and children) but, as you may know, cats can’t actually taste “sweet”. None-the-less they still appear to be attracted by the taste of antifreeze.

What kind of water does a cat drink?

Cats like drinking from ditches, puddles and ponds which means they’re prone to drinking water contaminated with antifreeze. Officially known as ethylene glycol, antifreeze is also found in some inks and snowglobes. What are the symptoms of cat antifreeze poisoning?

What kind of antifreeze can a cat drink?

Worried about your pet? Antifreeze is found in car radiators and some screen washes, but it is extremely toxic to cats. Cats like drinking from ditches, puddles and ponds which means they’re prone to drinking water contaminated with antifreeze. Officially known as ethylene glycol, antifreeze is also found in some inks and snowglobes.

The signs and symptoms of antifreeze poisoning in cats can be broken down into 3 stages: Stage 1 starts as early as 30 minutes after consuming the poison and lasts up to about 12 hours post ingestion.

How does vodka work as an antifreeze for dogs?

Both antidotes work the same way by blocking the formation of ethylene glycol’s toxic metabolites that lead to acidosis and kidney damage. Hard liquors, including vodka and Everclear®, when delivered intravenously, can save your pet’s life.

Cats like drinking from ditches, puddles and ponds which means they’re prone to drinking water contaminated with antifreeze. Officially known as ethylene glycol, antifreeze is also found in some inks and snowglobes. What are the symptoms of cat antifreeze poisoning?