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My Dog Drank Antifreeze What Should I Do?

Kyoko

April 16, 2020
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My Dog Drank Antifreeze What Should I Do?

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This is one of the most common types of poisoning in dogs. The reason is because antifreeze is found in most households, and it drips from cars onto surfaces where a dog may find it and lick up the liquid.

Dogs may even sometimes find antifreeze used in the toilet, which is done in some areas to keep the pipes from freezing in winter. And we all know dogs love to drink out of the toilet.

What is Antifreeze?

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Antifreeze is a liquid that’s used in cars as an engine coolant and as a way to keep the engine from freezing in the winter months. It’s also found in windshield wiper de-icing products, motor oils, and other liquids used in cars. Antifreeze chemicals are also used in photography, in paints and more.

The chemical in antifreeze that makes it so poisonous is ethylene glycol. It’s so poisonous that it can kill dogs and other animals. It only takes about a tablespoon of the liquid to cause kidney failure in dogs, and 5 tablespoons to kill a medium sized dog.

If you believe your fur baby has ingested antifreeze or you’ve seen him drink it, then call the vet immediately. This is a medical emergency.

Symptoms of Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs

You may see these symptoms in your dog if he’s ingested antifreeze:

  • Euphoria or delirium
  • Wobbly, uncoordinated movements
  • Drunken behavior
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Excessive urination
  • Diarrhea
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Fainting
  • Seizures
  • Convulsions
  • Shaking tremors
  • Coma

It’s important to not induce vomiting, unless your vet tells you to do so.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs

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The vet will ask you questions regarding when your dog drank the antifreeze and will ask what symptoms your dog has shown. Then they will perform a complete physical exam and order tests such as blood tests, a chemical analysis, and a urinalysis.

If it’s only been a short time since your fur baby ingested the poison, the vet may induce vomiting. They may also give your dog activated charcoal to keep the substance from being absorbed in the intestines. Another treatment that’s may be given is a drug that keeps the liver from converting the antifreeze into toxic substances, which then allows the chemical to pass through your fur baby’s urine.

If your dog receives quick treatment, then there’s a good chance he’ll be OK. So, if there’s even a suspicion for canine companion could have ingested antifreeze, do call the vet immediately and seek treatment as soon as possible.

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Kyoko is from a family of 3 and moved to New York with her parents and siblings when she was 13. Kyoko is fond of spending a great amount of time with pets, specifically her beagle Luna and cat Missy. Her boyfriend often complains that she spends too much time giving attention to their animals. Kyoko has written dozens of articles concerning pets and is aiming at owning a pet shop one day!

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Sam says:
May 3, 2020 at 6:52 am

I don’t really know if my dog picked antifreeze. But I do know I brought it out when I was dusting the storage room and it looks like it was tampered. But I was not really sure. This happened early this morning and since then, my dog has been having diarrhea, urinating quite often, and also got a rapid heartbeat. I just thought I should check it up here to see if my guess could be right.

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Racheal says:
May 13, 2020 at 11:12 pm

That doesn’t sound too good. I’ll suggest you don’t assume whether your dog drank it or not and go straight to the vet doctor. They may check to see what help they can render. The earlier the better though. Before it settles completely and becomes something else.

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Lady Grasha says:
May 11, 2020 at 2:57 am

From this article, and some other scary situations I’ve seen I have concluded if anything is bad for me, then it’s bad for my dog and if it’s good for me then it’s good for my dog. Please I’m correct about this? I hope I am.

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Julia says:
May 15, 2020 at 3:16 am

Yes, that’s true. Activated charcoal can greatly help keep the substance from being absorbed in the intestines and causing serious harm. Depending on your dog’s case, other treatments can be administered and most times it’s to aid it pass through your dog’s urine or feces.

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