Deadly Antifreeze: Sign a petition to ban poisonous antifreeze
Antifreeze is deadly to pets, thousands of animals have died from ingesting the liquid which is used in all engines. The problem lies in the fact that antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which is extremely toxic to both people and animals. Adding to the problem is the fact that to an animal antifreeze smells sweet and enticing, and they also like the taste. Even the smallest amount of antifreeze is deadly, and 88% of animal encounters with the substance will be fatal.
But it doesn't have to be the case.
Animal friendly antifreeze is readily available and costs basically the same as normal antifreeze. In addition, it is biodegradable, recyclable, and anti-corrosive. Quite simply, it is the better choice.
BC MLA for Alberni-Qualicum Scott Fraser is campaigning to have non-animal safe antifreeze removed from the stores across BC. He has introduced a private members bill to the provincial legislature that calls for the banning of poisonous antifreeze. And he is calling for concerned BC residents to download a petition which they can then get everyone they know who supports this initiative to gather signatures and then mail it back to him for submission. I am going to do this, and I encourage others to do the same.
Do it for your little four-legged friends!
Comments
last night our cat collapsed
last night our cat collapsed and was shaking. we rushed him to the vet to discover he had antifreeze poisoning,vet done all he could but today we had to make that decision to put him to sleep, gutted he was only 1.5 yrs old and was a beautiful cat that loved attention and adored the family, as a result of this we are warning people in our street to check for leaks open bottles as appareently cats only have to smell a whift of it and go crazy for it.. and we advise everyone whom have cats to do the same..
my cat became a victim to
my cat became a victim to antifreeze today and sadly she lost her life at 4yrs old and leaves her daughter an orphan this sickness me that in this day an age such a poisoness substance can kill innocent animals and needs to be banned
We just put our beloved cat
We just put our beloved cat to sleep today due to antifreeze poisoning. She would have been 2 on March 8.