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Is Antifreeze toxic to cats?

Toxic
Antifreeze

Aliases / Scientific Name

Ethylene Glycol, Coolant

Summary

Sweet tasting but deadly. Causes rapid, irreversible kidney failure.

Symptoms

  • Drunken behavior
  • Vomiting
  • Seizures
  • Kidney failure

Action

Critical emergency! Immediate antidote required within hours.

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Vet ReviewedLast Updated: Dec 2025
Data source: ASPCA

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