[Todd]

Most of us know the harmful and often deadly effects of antifreeze to our dogs and cats. Here is a link to an explanation of its harmful effects and such...

Antifreeze Poisoning In Dogs And Cats - Ethylene Glycol Poisoning

I didn't post this thread to talk about its harmful effects in general because I'm sure it has been brought up plenty of times here on this forum in the past, however what I am here to talk about is what other concerned pet owners have brough up time and time again and that is our request for antifreeze manufacturers to alter the production of the antifreeze so it is not so appealing/sweet of a taste to not only dogs and cats but also children who may not know any better. Here is some info from the net...

Georgia lawmakers are on the cusp of passing a bill that would require any antifreeze sold in Georgia to contain a chemical that makes the naturally sweet auto coolant taste bad in hopes of deterring pets and children from drinking the deadly chemical.

If the Georgia General Assembly approves Chief's Law - House Bill 219 - it will end Davis' two-year quest to get antifreeze formulas changed in Georgia.

It also would make Georgia the first Southern state to adopt antifreeze regulations, potentially forcing antifreeze manufacturers to change their formulations for the entire Southeast, according to Sara Amundson, executive director for the Humane Society of the United States' lobbying arm.

Full Article: Dog owner pushes to alter coolant formula || OnlineAthens.com

Antifreeze has a sweet taste that appeals to animals (and to children). To help prevent agonising deaths from antifreeze poisoning California, Oregon and New Mexico have passed legislation which requires the manufacture of bitter tasting antifreeze. New Mexico's "Scooby Law", which went into effect July 1, 2005, was named for a Golden Retriever from Bernalillo, N. M. who had to be euthanized after drinking antifreeze.

Full Article: Dangers of Antifreeze in Dogs

A safer alternative if you use antifreeze is antifreeze made with propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol but both can still be harmful.
There are several nationally available propylene glycol antifreezes on the market, including:

Sierra (Safe Brands Corp., 1-800-289-7234)
Sta-Clean (Sta-Clean Products, 1-800-825-3464
Prestone LowTox® Antifreeze/Coolant-available at most automotive stores and departments .

The victory gave Ward entree into the legislative process, and with the help of a sympathetic ally at the Doris Day Animal League, she saw her antifreeze bill signed into law in September 2002.

The new law requires that antifreeze containing more than 10% ethylene glycol must contain a bittering agent to make it unpalatable to animals and children. Originally, Lauren wanted to have a bittering agent and an odor added to antifreeze—the odor would alert people when their car leaked the coolant. She also wanted the bittering agent added to all containers of antifreeze, not just what's sold on store shelves. As passed, however, the current bill exempts wholesale containers containing 55 gallons or more of antifreeze. These containers are commonly used at garages and other car repair shops.

Full Article:Woman Who Loses Her Dog to Antifreeze Poisoning Finds Comfort in the Law | The Humane Society of the United States

It required that antifreeze sold in California be made to taste bitter. The bill was submitted to the legislature, where it passed. Later it was signed into law.

Full Article: New Hampshire Moves to Make Antifreeze Less Dangerous to Pets (and Children)

The purpose of this thread is to encourage you all to take this proposition into your local government. Hopefully some of you will consider this. I certainly will.