Bridle Trail Veterinary Clinic
33 The Bridle Trail L3R 4E7 Unionville, ON, Canada

Welcome back to Pet Hazard Fridays Today's pet hazard is Ethylene Glycol. Ethylene glycol is a highly toxic substance that can be found in a variety of household products. There are the common sources, such as automotive antifreeze, but did you know Ethylene glycol (EG) can also be found in some snow globes & eye masks!... Pets can find EG to be sweet but it can be fatal if ingested. When it is metabolized (broken down) by the body, it can cause severe, acute kidney failure and cause calcium oxalate crystals to form in the kidneys. There are three stages seen with EG poisoning. Stage 1: Occurs within 30 min to 12 hours. Signs & symptoms are similar (but not limited to) to alcohol poisoning (drooling, vomiting, seizures, excessive thirst, walking "drunk") Stage 2: Occurs 12-24 hours after ingestion. Signs of "alcohol" poisoning appear to resolve. THE PET IS NOT BETTER! Underlying organ damage is occurring. Stage 3: Can occur 12-24 hours after ingestion for cats and 36-72 hours for dog. Severe kidney failure is occurring. Symptoms are severe lethargy, coma, vomiting, seizures, inappetance, and more. This can be fatal if not treated immediately. If you believe your pet has ingested Ethylene glycol, it is important to seek veterinary care immediately.

Senior Pet Month Next on our senior pet month spotlight is Ted Meara & Kiera (whom you might recognize from our previous baby watch litter) affectionately know him as Uncle Ted. Ted is good and patient with them now that they have grown up. All 3 will run down the hall together. Ted is 11 years young. He was rescued from the chihuahua rescue and found his "fur"ever home 4 years ago.

** Update: Pending adoption ** Kitten for Adoption Now that Jack is adopted, we have another kitten looking for her furever home. Her name is Sarah and she is a cute curious kitten. ... If you are interested or want to know more information, please email us at [email protected]

Senior Pet Month Our next senior pet month patient spotlight are sisters - Angel (R, 13 years young) & Autumn (L, 8 years young) They are Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. Tollers are a mixture of retrievers, spaniels and setters with a possible farm border collie thrown in. They are true Canadian dogs originating from Yarmouth Country, Nova Scotia! Ps. It is also Autumn's birthday today! Help us wish her a very special 8th birthday.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]

** JACK IS ADOPTED :) ** Jack is still available for adoption! He is super sweet and loving kitten. Little purr monster is always the first one to greet us in the morning.... If you are interested, please contact us at 905 477 1190 or [email protected]