Eradicate Ethylene glycol in antifreeze.
The Issue
Ethylene glycol toxicity is a potentially fatal condition that results from the ingestion of substances containing ethylene glycol, an organic compound commonly seen in antifreeze. (In addition to being found in the car's engines to prevent freezing and overheating, it is used in hydraulic brake fluids.) Cats usually come into contact with antifreeze when it leaks from a car's engine onto the ground, when it is spilled onto the ground while being added to a car's engine, or when the container is left uncapped.Cats are attracted by the smell and love it.
Antifreeze is recognizable by its bright green coloring and "sweet" taste. Although it leaves a repulsive aftertaste, by then it may be too late. Even small amounts can be fatally toxic to the body's organs, including the brain, kidneys and liver.
Antifreeze preparations (including screen washes) contain a substance called Ethylene Glycol (EG) that is highly toxic and kills 10,000's of domestic pets every year. People have had their food and drink spiked with it with the intent of causing death. Drinks in nightclubs have been spiked with it. There are people who soak food in antifreeze and leave it out to deliberately poison dogs out on walks or cats in gardens. This has also been used to kill foxes and badgers. Children have died from ingesting antifreeze. Because it tastes so sweet, it can easily be hidden in food and drink. Accidental spills do occur, just a teaspoon is enough to kill a cat, a tablespoon will kill a dog. If it didn't taste sweet, animals wouldn't lick from spills.
We want a bittering agent added to ALL antifreeze preparations. Propylene Glycol is as toxic as EG and not suited for all vehicles. Many screen wash labels do not have ingredients on them or hazard warnings but it still contains Ethylene Glycol and is highly toxic. If it didn't taste sweet, it couldn't be hidden in food and drink. This will save thousands of animals lives every year and stop people being deliberately poisoned. If your pet is poisoned with this substance, you can look forward to a £600 vet bill and the pet being put down after total kidney failure within three days.
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The Issue
Ethylene glycol toxicity is a potentially fatal condition that results from the ingestion of substances containing ethylene glycol, an organic compound commonly seen in antifreeze. (In addition to being found in the car's engines to prevent freezing and overheating, it is used in hydraulic brake fluids.) Cats usually come into contact with antifreeze when it leaks from a car's engine onto the ground, when it is spilled onto the ground while being added to a car's engine, or when the container is left uncapped.Cats are attracted by the smell and love it.
Antifreeze is recognizable by its bright green coloring and "sweet" taste. Although it leaves a repulsive aftertaste, by then it may be too late. Even small amounts can be fatally toxic to the body's organs, including the brain, kidneys and liver.
Antifreeze preparations (including screen washes) contain a substance called Ethylene Glycol (EG) that is highly toxic and kills 10,000's of domestic pets every year. People have had their food and drink spiked with it with the intent of causing death. Drinks in nightclubs have been spiked with it. There are people who soak food in antifreeze and leave it out to deliberately poison dogs out on walks or cats in gardens. This has also been used to kill foxes and badgers. Children have died from ingesting antifreeze. Because it tastes so sweet, it can easily be hidden in food and drink. Accidental spills do occur, just a teaspoon is enough to kill a cat, a tablespoon will kill a dog. If it didn't taste sweet, animals wouldn't lick from spills.
We want a bittering agent added to ALL antifreeze preparations. Propylene Glycol is as toxic as EG and not suited for all vehicles. Many screen wash labels do not have ingredients on them or hazard warnings but it still contains Ethylene Glycol and is highly toxic. If it didn't taste sweet, it couldn't be hidden in food and drink. This will save thousands of animals lives every year and stop people being deliberately poisoned. If your pet is poisoned with this substance, you can look forward to a £600 vet bill and the pet being put down after total kidney failure within three days.
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Petition created on 10 October 2014