Antifreeze Ingestion a Medical Emergency
Ethylene Glycol is the main ingredient in almost all car radiator fluid products today. It can be found in nearly every home garage and parking lot. Ethylene Glycol is found in common antifreeze that we put into our vehicles to prevent the radiator from overheating or freezing up.
Antifreeze poisoning can be fatal to a dog and is one of the most preventable accidents waiting to happen. Most antifreeze ingestions occur at or close to home and are usually the result of careless and improper storage. Though an adult human would be repulsed by the taste of antifreeze, it's actually has a sweet tasty flavor that both dogs and young children would not hesitate to ingest if given the opportunity.
To prevent this tragedy, the following suggestions might be helpful:
Ethylene Glycol is the main ingredient in almost all car radiator fluid products today. It can be found in nearly every home garage and parking lot. Ethylene Glycol is found in common antifreeze that we put into our vehicles to prevent the radiator from overheating or freezing up.
Antifreeze poisoning can be fatal to a dog and is one of the most preventable accidents waiting to happen. Most antifreeze ingestions occur at or close to home and are usually the result of careless and improper storage. Though an adult human would be repulsed by the taste of antifreeze, it's actually has a sweet tasty flavor that both dogs and young children would not hesitate to ingest if given the opportunity.
To prevent this tragedy, the following suggestions might be helpful:
- Check your car regularly for leaks
- Never allow your dog to be in the area where you are adding or changing antifreeze
- Always clean up spills immediately
- Store antifreeze in clearly marked containers that are out of your dog's reach.
- Properly dispose of antifreeze by taking it to a certified hazardous waste disposal center and never leave it unattended in buckets or open containers around your home and garage.
