My dog licked a stain outside. Is motor oil or antifreeze dangerous?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sniffing around the car is not concerning. And you are right, fluids leaking from a car could be dangerous (antifreeze and oil); however these fluids need to be ingested to cause a problem. I hope this helps! Good luck and kisses to Alex!

Hello. If Chloe never had a chance to lick any of the substance off her feet, then she will be perfectly fine. Neither oil nor antifreeze can be absorbed through the ski, so no worries here. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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.

You aren't annoying! It's understandable you are worried. It could even be dried ice cream. Without seeing it in person, I can't say anything for certain, but if Alex didn't touch it, then you have no need to worry.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Charlie. There are a variety of diseases that can be spread through water. However, if he only sniffed the rain water or licked a small amount, then it would be unlikely that he would be affected. This is especially true if he is still acting normally. In the future, try to avoid rain water. However, dogs seem to seek it out. Monitor him for any vomiting or attitude changes. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Charlie. He is more than likely going to be just fine. If he did lick something on the ground, it would depend on what he consumed and how much was actually ingested. There is a bacterial infection that is spread through the urine of wildlife, livestock and infected dogs. It is known as leptospirosis. Most dogs are vaccinated for this disease if it is prevalent in your area. If he shows any signs of illness, he will need to be seen by a veterinarian. It is a good sign that he is still acting fine. I hope this information helps!

Hello. Your kitty is probably OK. True antifreeze contains 95-97% ethylene glycol, so the windshield product is much more dilute. Even if Martha decided to take a little lick, it will be harmless to her. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.