08/11/2018
Every year cats die because they have been poisoned by ethylene glycol, otherwise known as antifreeze. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with ethanol therapy can be life-saving, however, in many cases the early signs may be missed or are vague and non-specific resulting in late presentation.
To read our practice resources on the diagnosis and management of ethylene glycol toxicity in cats, click here: https://icatcare.org/vets/practice-resources/ethylene-glycol-toxicity-cats?fbclid=IwAR3xO_0t5v2cMS-S9DU0SFrf4jvdvIflEqMQZoe3NNd1YKoDwNpeaSwQ45Q
To read our ethylene glycol poisoning feature in Feline Focus nursing journal, click here: https://icatcare.org/sites/default/files/PDF/ethylene-glycol-poisoning.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2On0WTLaJ8oVzLNiJ_hMdPK4LeK5eAjZmV_8bZRZf4DBsRxUEbW_e2_xc
Cat owners need to be informed of the dangers of antifreeze.
Help educate your clients and prevent unnecessary deaths by downloading our antifreeze warning poster for your practice: https://icatcare.org/sites/default/files/PDF/antifreeze-campaign-poster.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3t8-1XN8m4g4G1TbKTef9Cbf7jn4HDDm5lvYTE9zsGqh_iyZeVtCWAp3o
Or order a hard copy from our online shop: https://icatcare.org/product/antifreeze-poster