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Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)
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All pets
Often found in
- Radiator coolant and garage drips
- Some windshield de-icers
- Driveway puddles after a coolant leak
What happens
Sweet-tasting and lethal in tiny amounts. Early signs look like drunkenness, then apparent recovery while kidneys fail.
What to do
Go to a vet immediately — treatment only works early.
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