Jo Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Just a warning to people now the cold weather is starting, Please Please Please, if you are using anti-freeze make sure you mop up spills and close containers. I have just lost the most beautiful cat to anti-freeze poisoning, he was only 3, and, because he was so young, tried so hard to stay with us but eventually it became clear that there was no chance of recovery. It is a vile way to go and I would not wish on anyone my heartbreak. Enzo was a beautiful boy, and just too good to be true.[:'(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Oh, this is terrible, my thoughts are with you.This is so sad, really..Thanks for warning us.Vraiment désolée pour vous.Warmest regards, Régine; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Jo, that's an awful thing to happen, and he sounds so lovely. A very timely warning for all.How very distressing for you,GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan le Fey Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Jo, I am so sorry to read about your lovely cat, you must be devastated and I wish that there were words to make you feel better, but of course, there aren't. I have known about the danger of anti-freeze for many years and always worry about my dogs. I believe that it is sweet tasting and so the animals are attracted to it. Our garage door is always kept locked because my old car leaks a bit of oil and I can never be certain that there is not any anti-freeze there on the floor as well.My very best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Thank you all so much for your sympathy, unfortunately no matter how careful we are about storing chemicals etc, having ducks and chickens and dogs as well, you can't account for your neighbours. Lovely people who would be gutted if they thought they were responsible. I miss the little fella so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 That is so sad Jo, I'm so sorry. Like Anne I knew about it and the sweet taste which attracts them. Another of those products which shouldn't be left around and you are right in warning people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 On thismornings UK news there was a case of a woman who put down cat food laced with antifreeze because she claimed that the neighbours cats were urinating on her strawberry plants. She said that she thought the antifreeze would just make the cats a bit poorly.I'd forcefeed her antifreeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 That's exactly why I never mention it. In one way it can help by making people be careful, but unfortunately can also give ideas to some "others". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 I dread to think that anyone did that to Enzo on purpose, there are some awful people about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris day Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Your story brought several tears to my eye. I'm so sorry about your lovely cat.Thank you for bringing the issue to our attention. Whilst it might give some nasty people ideas, hopefully it will prevent many other accidents with animals. Doris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Thank you for your kind words, he would have been 4 today.[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Antifreeze was used in the 1985 Austrian wine scandal - because of it's sweetness. It was added to cheap dry wines to make them sweet.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austrian_wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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