Project Description
Methanol is found in a variety of consumer products including windshield washer fluid, paint thinners, and household cleaning products. Ingestion can be very toxic to pets, particularly cats and dogs.
Signs and symptoms of toxicity: Clinical signs of toxicity include depression, fatigue, sedation, difficulty walking and decreased body temperature.
Toxic consumption:
In dogs, 5 – 11.25 mL/kg (2.2 – 5.1 mL/lb) of undiluted methanol may be toxic, even fatal. There is no established toxicity threshold in cats. All incidences of exposure should be reported immediately.
X-Small Yorkie, Chihuahua |
Small Pug, Boston Terrier, Poodle |
Medium Beagle, Scottish Terrier |
Large Boxer, Cocker Spaniel |
X-Large Retriever, German Shepherd |
XX-Large Great Dane, St. Bernard |
1 – 10 lbs. (0.45 – 4.6 kg) |
11 – 25 lbs. (5 – 11.4 kg) |
26 – 40 lbs. (11.8 – 18.2 kg) |
41 – 70 lbs. (18.6 – 31.8 kg) |
71 – 90 lbs. (32.3 – 40.9 kg) |
91 – 110 lbs. (41.4 – 50 kg) |
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> 2.2 mL | > 24 mL | > 58 mL | > 92 mL | > 161 mL | > 206 mL |
References:
Osweiler, G, et al. (2011). Blackwell’s five-minute veterinary consult clinical companion. Small Animal Toxicology. [Kindle version]. Retrieved from Amazon.com