What are some symptoms of antifreeze poisoning?
The first symptoms of antifreeze poisoning is excessive thirst and excessive urination. This is soon followed by loss of coordination, nausea, weakness, tremors, rapid breathing, vomiting, rapid heart rate, convulsions, paralysis and depression. The symptoms will appear within minutes of ingestion of antifreeze and last up to 12 hours. After the symptoms disappear, the danger is not over. After that point the liver has converted the poison into a crystalline acid that will now attack the kidneys. When this occurs additional symptoms will appear such as loss of appetite, dehydration, inability to urinate, salivating, seizures, ulcers, coma and eventually death. What is the treatment for antifreeze poisoning? If you suspect that your dog has ingested antifreeze you need to contact your vet immediately. They will induce vomiting and feed your Beagle activated charcoal to absorb the antifreeze. If treatment is begun within the first 12 hours of ingestion, complete recovery is possible. Aft
