How long can a cat live after drinking antifreeze?

Answer 1

It definitely isn't good if a cat drinks antifreeze. Even a small amount could damage the cat's organs and possibly give it mental problems. Antifreeze contains ammonia, so naturally attracts animals as it smells like another animal's urine. An animal will naturally sniff or perhaps lick liquids containing ammonia. It is also said that it may taste sweet as well.

If you have antifreeze, I advise you keep it sealed tight and out of reach of animals and children. A moderate amount of antifreeze could kill a cat or dog. In fact, this is a big killer of animals.

Answer 2

Ethylene Glycol or Antifreeze is very very toxic. Get moving on this instantly. If you have no-one to call try: 1-800-222-1222 -- Poison Control DON'T WASTE A SECOND!

Answer 3

Unless caught almost immediately and treated, sometimes with neat alcohol (ethanol) to dilute the antifreeze, it can lead to chronic, and at times fatal, renal failure. Treatment really needs to start within 6 hours else the outlook is not good. I recently lost my favourite cat to ingesting antifreeze (deliberately poisoned as it turned out) and he went from having flu like symptoms to being put to sleep inside 10 days. By the time the vets realised he didn't have a *bug* and tested further, it was too late, the kidney damage was irreversable. Seemingly, it was only his youth and strength (he was 18 months old) that kept him going as long as he did. Some signs to look out for, lack of appetite, lethargy, constant licking/smacking of lips, vomiting, excessive urination. I believe there are three stages to antifreeze poisoning, but I only saw the latter stage, probably because my cat was very much a outdoor cat and I simply missed the first two stages as a result.

Answer 4

Of course they do. After all professor Guy Jones famously discovered this soon after anti-freeze was invented, with his Siamese cat Harry!

Answer 5

No. It actually makes them stronger. There was a documentary about adolescent turtles who were exposed to a similar chemical and it made them very stronger. They mutated and were able to learn skills. These same effects were found in the Congo with monkeys, and in the amazon with snakes. All beings who were exposed gained various mutations and changes. I believe there was also one human study by a dr. Banner. His findings were the same. Increased growth, intelegence and strength. So while the common beliefs are that it kills it only makes them stronger, and effects everyone. New York, even Japanese lizards and moths are known to have had one amazing side effects. Please just don't...it's not worth the cost.

Answer 6

If by "keep away" you mean "kill", yes. Antifreeze is a toxin, and cats and dogs seem to like the taste. But it destroys their livers. As a side effect, if you are found to be putting out antifreeze, the local humane society likely will take legal action of some sort against you.

Answer 7

If a cat has consumed antifreeze, treatment must be given within the first three hours to avoid major complications and even death.