Rock salt spread by gritters and antifreeze used by motorists are both toxic to dogs and cats when ingested and our feline and canine friends will ingest them via grooming if the substances are on their paws. So please remember to clean your pets paws after winter walks.
If you suspect your pet may have ingested either rock salt or antifreeze the sooner you get them to the vet the better their chances of survival.
Symptoms of rock salt poisoning:
- Sore paws
- Burns to the mouth
- Dehydration
- Vomiting
- Lethargy
- Convulsions
which can lead to liver or kidney failure resulting in death.
Symptoms of antifreeze poisoning:
- Excessive drinking & urination
- Drunken behaviour
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Shaking
- Convulsions
- Coma
again leading to organ failure and death.
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