What Are The Signs Seen With Antifreeze Toxicity?

Poison Prevention Week is March 18-24, 2007. This week, the focus is on antifreeze. Even a tiny spill of this automotive fluid can be deadly for a pet who tastes this sweet liquid. Acute cases of antifreeze toxicity (when an animal consumes antifreeze) often present as if the animal is intoxicated with alcohol. This is an emergency situation, and life threatening within hours. Please see your veterinarian immediately. Success of treatment depends on quick treatment.