Hazards For Pets During Winter

There are several winter chemicals that are dangerous for our pets; such as ice melting salts, windshield wiper fluids, and antifreeze.  Windshield wiper fluids and antifreeze can contain methanol or ethylene glycol or both.  Methanol can cause lethargy, vomiting, and seizures when ingested by our pets.  Ethylene glycol can cause permanent kidney damage.  If your pet is exposed to ice melting salts there paws become very dried out; your pet will try to lick the salts off their paws and ingest chemicals that make them sick. Use a warm wet cloth to clean your pets' paws whenever they are exposed to melting salts that are not pet safe.  Whenever you suspect your pet has ingested something like antifreeze or other hazardous chemicals; get them to the vet quickly.