Some pet owners think their furry friends are safe inside a garage. While it may be true that they are be out of the weather and away from predators, they are not safe! Chemicals that are found in our garages attract our pets. These substances can make our beloved family member fatally ill. To be a responsible guardian, we need to be aware of the dangers in our surroundings and make them safe for our furry friends. Take anti-freeze, for instance.
The scent of ethylene glycol in antifreeze attracts our pets; this chemical is deadly. Drawn to the taste sweet, they are tempted to drink the deadly liquid. Before we know it, we have a very sick pet on our hands.
So, we might think that it would be perfectly safe if the container has the cap on, right? Wrong! A small drip might be enough to attract him to it. A lick or two and we might find us rushing our little darlings to the vet. If our cat found a puddle under a car and drank it, chances are much more likely that the poison substance would kill him.
There is another type of anti-freeze that contains propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. People tout this chemical as completely safe for consumption. Although safer than its counterpart, it still presents dangers and requires the same careful handling as antifreeze containing ethylene glycol.
Please think before you put your pet in the garage. There are just as many dangers in there as there are outside.
If you think that your pet might have consumed anti-freeze or any other poison, please contact
Pet Poison Hotline at (855) 764-7661 or https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owners/emergency/
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