Beware: Antifreeze can be dangerous to pets





The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reminds pet owners that hazards to their pets’ health may exist in unexpected places—the driveway, garage, kitchen, waste basket.


ASPCA has issued an "Antifreeze Alert!" Antifreeze is described as having a pleasant taste. It also contains ethylene glycol, which can cause rapid and permanent kidney damage to your pet if he ingests even a very small amount. As little as one teaspoon can be deadly for an average size cat, which can ingest the chemical just by wandering through an antifreeze puddle and then cleaning his paws. Less than four teaspoons can be dangerous to a 10-lb. dog, which can lap up the antifreeeze from a puddle on the garage floor. Clean up any spills, and store antifreeze in a tightly closed contained in a closed cabinet.


In addition, the society has a lists of "Problem Foods for Pets." The list includes: alcoholic beverages, chocolate, coffee (grounds, espresso beans), moldy or spoiled food, onions, onion powder, salt and yeast dough.


  For more information, visit the website at www.aspca.org.



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