Keep your cat away from snow globes

We all know that snow globes are beautiful and fun, but what most people don’t know is that they are filled with chemicals that are highly toxic to cats.

Although snow globes are mainly given as presents at Christmas time, they can be found in many homes, on shelves, all year round.

Those beautiful snow globes contain deadly ethylene glycol, which is the main ingredient in antifreeze; if accidentally broken or cracked, chemicals in the snow globe could be spilled.

Anti-freeze taste can be highly attractive to cats but extremely toxic and even deadly if ingested in the slightest amount.

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If you suspect your cat has been exposed to Anti-Freeze in anyway or any amount of ethylene glycol has been accidentally ingested, do get help immediately.

Signs to look out for, after suspected Anti-Freeze poisoning

Following the first few hours, your cat will show signs similar to alcohol poisoning which include: walking ‘drunk’, drooling, vomiting, seizuring, drinking water excessively and as a result, urinating more often than usual.

At this point, don’t hestitate … get help immediately!

Between the next 12 to 24 hours, the signs of ‘drunkenness’ may seem to be resolved, however, increasing heart rate, breathing efforts, and signs of dehydration start to show.

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If not treated within a few hours, your cat will start to show severe lethargy, depression, vomiting, seizures, drooling, anorexia, and could sucumb to severe kidney failure within hours.

In summary, if glycol poisoning is suspected, acting fast is key to saving your cat’s life.