Anti-freeze

[Mags]

Another warning of the danger of anti-freeze to cats. Unfortunately it appears that several cats have been poisoned in the Bristol area - see here -

Be aware ...... if your cat is displaying symptoms including vomiting, not eating, lethargy, or seizures, contact your vet immediately.

[calismum]

I do hope this is a case of an old car or something. Can't (don't want to) believe someone would do this on purpose.

[Leesy]

Originally Posted by calismum

I do hope this is a case of an old car or something. Can't (don't want to) believe someone would do this on purpose.

I echoe your post CM it would be a disgusting thought to think that anybody was going around doing that deliberatly

[smudgley]

Anti-freeze is very sweet tasting & can kill cats & dogs easily.

I ahve heard that burglars used to coat meat in antifreeze & throw to guard dogs when breaking in.

[dandysmom]

That's horrible! You must be concerned about Cassie; she doesn't wander much, does she?

[smokytopaz]

When my Frankie died, the vet said he thought the cat had had anti freeze. I lived on the beach then, in the summer, why would anyone have antifreeze?

It caused kidney failure in the end.

I am also fairly sure there was a wine producing country (Germany? Austria? Not sure at all), that used anti freeze to sweeten its white wines one year.. caused no end of trouble.

[dandysmom]

I vaguely remember that too ...thought it was Italy

[Mags]

Originally Posted by dandysmom

That's horrible! You must be concerned about Cassie; she doesn't wander much, does she?

It is worrying as it's happening in my area, the vet practice, mentioned in the report, is where I take Cassie

Fortunately Cassie doesn't stay outdoors for long at this time of the year and she doesn't wander far in the summer either.

[dandysmom]

Originally Posted by Mags

It is worrying as it's happening in my area, the vet practice, mentioned in the report, is where I take Cassie

Fortunately Cassie doesn't stay outdoors for long at this time of the year and she doesn't wander far in the summer either.

I recognized the area from your address, but didn't know that was your vet! Do you have room in the garden for a small pond with fish.... keep her happy in her own lovely garden!

[Mags]

Originally Posted by dandysmom

I recognized the area from your address, but didn't know that was your vet! Do you have room in the garden for a small pond with fish.... keep her happy in her own lovely garden!

This one is only over the garden wall so I'm still able to see what she's up to............ and saves me getting one of my own!