Dealing with ‘Ethylene Glycol’ toxicity in small animal practice

Ethylene glycol toxicity remains one of the most serious and time-sensitive toxicological emergencies in veterinary medicine. Found in common antifreeze products, this sweet-tasting but deadly substance can cause rapid and irreversible kidney failure if not caught and treated early.

In this eye-opening webinar, we’ll review the current understanding of the pathophysiology behind ethylene glycol poisoning—what happens in the body and why it’s so dangerous. You’ll learn to identify the stages of toxicity, recognize clinical signs, and understand which interventions are effective at each phase of the disease.

We’ll also tackle the big question: do any treatments really work? From traditional antidotes to more unconventional options (yes, including vodka), this session will explore what’s supported by evidence and what’s just hopeful thinking.

Designed for vets in both general and emergency practice, this webinar will leave you better prepared to respond decisively to one of the most critical poisonings seen in small animals.

Kerry Doolin

ECC Specialist

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Kerry has been an emergency vet for 15 years after graduating from the University of Sydney in 2005. Kerry furthered her training via a speciality emergency and critical care internship at the University of California in Davis, followed by a three year residency in emergency and critical care at the Royal Veterinary College in London. In 2019 she passed her specialty exams to become a diplomat of the American College of Emergency and Critical Care. For the last year she has been working in Sydney as Head of ECC at North Shore Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre.