Can they eat it? / Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)
Can dogs and cats eat antifreeze (ethylene glycol)?
Dogs
ToxicCats
ToxicDeadly in tiny amounts; it tastes sweet.
A teaspoon can kill a cat, a few tablespoons a dog. Spills in the garage and driveway are the usual route. Treatment only works in the first hours.
What to watch for
Wobbling like drunkenness within an hour, then seeming better, then kidney failure a day or two later.
If they ate it
Emergency: vet immediately, do not wait for signs.
Toxic for dogs means: do not give it; if they ate it, call your vet or a poison line.
General information from veterinary guidance, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, call your vet or a pet poison line: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435. Charges may apply.