ANTI
FREEZE POISONING
Sadly
not all our stories are happy ones. You may have read an article recently in
the newspapers regarding cats in Portsoy being poisoned by antifreeze. Cats are
often attracted to pools of antifreeze because it is a clear, sweet tasting
liquid. Items like anti-freeze and screen-washes are hazardous to cats, and
cana cause renal failure and even death. Cats Protection advise people to
thorougly mop up any pools of antifreeze that are spilled or left on the road
after working on their cars. Please store any containers filled with antifreeze
well out of cats reach. Once containers are empty it is a good idea to
place in sealed up bags before putting in the bin. Symptoms of antifreeze
poisoning include dizziness, loss of coordination and vomiting. If your cat
shows any of these signs please take your cat to your local vet immediately.
<p>In
Turriff this year in the past couple of months we have had two cats poisoned by
antifreeze. The S.S.P.C.A. were contacted by the owners who
believe their cats may have been poisoned
deliberately.
Can
we please ask everyone who is handling antifreeze to be very careful about
spilling any antifreeze and keeping it out of reach of any pets.
There
is a website you can log on to sign a petition to get a bittering agent added
to antifreeze. Please go to www.antifreezekills.co.uk