Thread: My Raccoon Doesn't Seem To Like Antifreeze
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Old 06-07-2009, 03:15 PM posted to alt.bitterness,alt.home.repair,rec.gardens
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Default My Raccoon Doesn't Seem To Like Antifreeze
On Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:02:58 -0400, Frank
wrote:

Ethylene glycol is really
not that toxic and it takes quite a bit to kill an animal. A sip or two
will not do it.

http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/Cliented/antifreeze.aspx

Antifreeze Poisoning

(...)

Very small amounts of antifreeze can be fatal. If a cat walks through
a puddle of antifreeze and then licks its paws, it can ingest enough
antifreeze to cause death. About five tablespoons can kill a medium
sized dog.

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