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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
Ethylene Glycol is a sweet tasting fluid that is the main constituent of anti-freeze products. Consequently in colder climates ethylene glycol toxicity is frequently encountered in practice. It has a relatively low minimum lethal dose, and its sweet, palatable taste makes it attractive to dogs, cats and other small animals.<ref name="multiple">'''The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult, Canine and Feline''' (Second Edition),''lippencott, Williams and Wilkins </ref>, <ref name="multiple">'''Canine Medicine and Therapeutics''' (Fourth Edition, 1998),''Blackwell Science''</ref>
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Ethylene Glycol is a sweet tasting fluid that is the main constituent of anti-freeze products.<ref name="multiple">'''The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult, Canine and Feline''', ''Lippencott, Williams and Wilkins''</ref>. Consequently in colder climates ethylene glycol toxicity is frequently encountered in practice. It has a relatively low minimum lethal dose, and its sweet, palatable taste makes it attractive to dogs, cats and other small animals. <ref name="multiple">'''The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult, Canine and Feline''' (Second Edition),''lippencott, Williams and Wilkins </ref>,   <ref name="multiple">'''Canine Medicine and Therapeutics''' (Fourth Edition, 1998),''Blackwell Science''</ref>
  
  

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Introduction

Ethylene Glycol is a sweet tasting fluid that is the main constituent of anti-freeze products.[1]. Consequently in colder climates ethylene glycol toxicity is frequently encountered in practice. It has a relatively low minimum lethal dose, and its sweet, palatable taste makes it attractive to dogs, cats and other small animals. [1], [1]



Signalment

Diagnosis

Clinical Signs

Laboratory Tests

Pathology

Treatment

Ethylene Glycol is a weak acid. Therefore in order to increase the rate of renal clearance sodium bicarbonate can be administered to dogs. Intravenous administration of sodium bicarbonate at a concentration of 1-2 mmol/kg every 3 to 6 hours achieves sufficient alkalinisation of the urine.[1]

Prognosis

References

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