Ethylene Glycol is the official name for antifreeze and it is highly toxic to cats. Antifreeze can be found in car radiators and many screen washes. It is sometimes added to ponds and fountains during the winter months.
Ethylene Glycol has a sweet taste, which is why cats become attracted to it. They may drink from a puddle or pond it has been added to, or walk in some which had been spilt or leaked from a car and later lick their paws.
It is rapidly absorbed into the body after ingestion, and can be fatal. Symptoms of antifreeze toxicity vary in severity and depends on the time since exposure. Some symptoms you may see include:
Ways to protect your cat from antifreeze toxicity include avoiding using products containing Ethylene Glycol. If using these products then careful storage, cleaning up any spillages and not to using in garden ponds or fountains are all important.
If you know or suspect that your cat has ingested antifreeze then you must seek veterinary help immediately as this can be fatal. Don’t hesitate to call the Small Animal department on 01608 730501 if you want further advice.
Written by Katy Allen RVN
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Canine blood donors needed- Could you help?!
We are in need of some new blood donors to add to our books. There are fairly specific criteria required (see below) if you think your pet would be suitable please call us, and we can discuss the process further. This involves bringing in your pet to have their blood typed.
Everytime your pet gives blood we will credit your account as a way of saying thank you.
1. Aged between 1 and 8
2. Friendly temperament and would tolerate laying still for around 10 minutes whilst blood is collected
3. Lean body weight of 25kg or over
4. Fully wormed and up to date with vaccinations
5. Never travelled overseas
6. Never received a blood transfusion
7. Generally healthy- no history or heart murmur or seizures.
8. If female, no previous pregnancies and neutered.
You never know, your pet could be a hero and save another’s life. Thank you. HNVG x
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Hook Norton Vets are proud to be supporting Stuart Conner as he attempts to break the 9-hour British Lamb Shearing Record on the 21st of September, to raise awareness of Mitochondrial disease. Read Stuart's post below to find out more and show your support to Stuart and his family following the loss of their daughter Grace.
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Calling all final year veterinary students, follow the link below to see how XLVets can help you make the leap from University into everyday practice.
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XLVets offers Day One competency training for Final Year Students -
XLVets will run its annual Day One competency CPD for final year veterinary students at Conference Aston, Birmingham on 9th and 10th November.
