I have been hearing some good news about a chemical they want to add in Georgia's antifreeze it's a bitter smelling chemical called Propylene glycol, other states have used it already.It would discourage pets and children from drinking it.It's effects are a bit less harmful to the kidneys and less toxic.
Just two to three teaspoons of antifreeze can kill a dog or even less for a cat. Children can be affected as well.
It is said that almost 700 children a year are exposed to the dangerous substance ethylene glycol used as an active ingredient,it only takes two teaspoons to kill a child or cause blindness..If ingested it affects the nervous system and will cause vomiting,seizures, and severe kidney damage in animals and almost certain death if not treated immediately.
If you witness or suspect your dog of ingesting antifreeze, immediately notify your veterinarian, or rush your pet to an emergency vet hospital.
The earlier the treatment is administered, the better chance he animal has of survival. To prevent the ethylene glycol from being absorbed into the liver your veterinarian will administer an IV of ethanol to counter the affect of the deadly ethylene glycol. Once kidney failure develops, most will die.
When purchasing and using antifreeze, always keep the welfare and health of your pets and children at the top of mind. Keep both new and used antifreeze containers in a sealed location; thoroughly wipe any drips from the sides of the container before storing; Immediately clean up puddles from your driveway where you might see antifreeze leaking from your radiator and always keep out of reach of children.
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