During the Winter months,antifreeze is a common substance used in our cars for obvious reasons, but antifreeze can also be found in other areas of the domestic, or according to Dr. Denise Petryk,on-staff veterinarian at Trupanion. The toxic chemical, which has a sweet taste to animals, and can also be found in paint,snow globes, solar water heaters, or bases of free-standing basketball hoops.
Symptoms of antifreeze ingestion can include staggering,loss of balance, excessive water consumption, and depression,abdominal sensitivity, and seizures. Your pet will need an antidote within a few hours of ingesting any antifreeze, or so act quickly whether you suspect an issue. Dr. Petryk recommends always keeping new and used antifreeze containers safely out of the way of pets and making certain the bottles are wiped down of any leaks. Also clean up any spills immediately. It is always good to be extra careful where highly toxic chemicals are concerned.
Source: popsugar.com