Antifreeze is necessary to keep cars from freezing in the winter and overheating in the summer. The sweet taste of antifreeze is attractive to pets and children.
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. Low toxicity propylene glycol antifreeze is available. Please check your local automotive store for availability and details.
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