What are signs of antifreeze poisoning in cats? Is it an emergency?

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If your vet is sure your cat is suffering from anti-freeze toxicity, then yes, unfortunately at this stage euthanasia is the most humane option as this will be fatal in a painful way. Eitherway it sounds like Cas is very very sick, and euthanasia might be his best option, even if the cause isn't anti-freeze. I am sorry that Cas is so sick.

He could potentially have problems. Depending on how big he is, it doesn't take much. The first signs of antifreeze poisoning is acting like they are drunk. So watch him closely and if seen or any other abnormal behaviors, I would have your vet take a look at him immediately. Your vet will want to do some diagnostics and will need to give him some fluids and an antidote if he is affected by it. I hope this helps.

Hello. If a dangerous or toxic amount of antifreeze was consumed, stage 1 symptoms can show up as early as 30 minutes & include vomiting, ataxia, weakness or depression. Signs may subside in an hour or two before progressing to a swift decline in health 6-12 hours post ingestion. During this stage, you may see panting & a significant increase in thirst & also urination. Complete shutdown of the kidneys usually occurs around 72 - 96 hours post ingestion. So if you are seeing absolutely no signs at 12 hours, you are probably OK, but if there are ever any doubts, take your dog to your vet because bloodwork will be the best way to diagnose a suspicion rather than waiting to see if anything develops ( which may now be too late to treat ). Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The symptoms Chiolfe is showing can be caused by intoxication indeed. Please, take him to your local vets today, as it sounds that he is struggling a lot. There are no remedies that you can give him at home, so the sooner you take him to your local vets the better for your cat.

Those are the most common signs for phenol poisoning: Panting, hyperactivity, restlessness, apprehension, drooling, vomiting, dark mucous membranes, green or black urine, ataxia, muscle tremors, shock, abnormal heart rhythm, and coma. if your cat has any of these symptoms, take him to the vet urgently.

Early intervention is ABSOLUTELY needed to avoid toxicity and save his life. Side effects can show up even few days later than the ingestion of the antifreeze. Take Tioga to your veterinarian and have him checked and treated immediately.

If your cats are showing signs of poisoning, this is a medical emergency and they need veterinary treatment now. There is nothing you can do at home for them, as cats are very sensitive to flea treatments and any time they show signs of poisoning, veterinary treatment should be sought right away. Please take them into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.