Why is antifreeze toxic to dogs and cats?
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Why its sweet taste is a trap, how the body turns it into crystals that damage the kidneys, why pets can seem to recover, and why the antidote only works early.
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This page is informational and is not veterinary advice. If your pet has been exposed to something risky, contact your vet or an animal poison control line right away.
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