It’s a problem we all know too well. It would be wrong for us to not remind everyone to be careful as they prepare their vehicles for winter to not allow any anti-freeze to pool on the ground or sit in a low bucket for their pet to drink. Even though there has been a great deal of pressure to simply add a bitter-tasting substance to anti-freeze, it hasn’t happened yet. If you suspect your pet has ingested anti-freeze, don’t wait even an hour to decide if you need to contact your veterinarian. Anti-freeze toxicity is almost always lethal if proper therapy isn’t initiated immediately. Don’t wait over night or until Monday to get your pet treated. It takes a few days for the damage to make the pet sick but the injury to the kidneys begins within minutes of ingestion and is irreversible once it occurs.
We recommend Hill’s Pet Foods: Prescription and Science Diets
Be sure to check the Hills Pet Nutrition website for money saving coupons and information about their product line. If you have any questions, be sure to give our office a call. Nutrition is the best place to invest in your companion’s health and we have the knowledge to help you make the proper choice.
Dexter Veterinary Clinic’s new website
Look here in the future for current topics of interest and news from the world of small animal medicine and surgery. We’ll cover topics like proper preventative medicine, nutrition, links to sites to save money on pet needs and new therapies for old conditions. Help us make this site interactive by posting your questions and concerns and we’ll try to help. Talk to you soon.
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