As autumn gives way to winter, many people will start bringing out the anti-freeze to deal with the colder weather. However, after two cats were found poisoned in Fife from consuming the useful household product, owners are being warned about the importance of keeping it out of reach from pets. Anti-freeze poisoning is one of the most common causes of poisoning in cats, especially in the winter months.

Due to the colourless, odourless nature of the substance, owners are being advised to keep alert to the symptoms of anti-freeze poisoning. There include lethargy and vomiting, as well as head shaking and even comas in the late stages.

It is not known whether the poisoning of the two cats in question was deliberate or accidental; what is known is that both dogs and cats will consume the substance if they find it. Since it’s common practise to change car coolant in winter months , which can result in spills that pets will investigate, extra care is required to protect both both our pets and ourpet insurance over this season.