Methanol is found in paint remover, solvents, paint, varnish and automotive products.
However, these products may also contain ethanol, which will slow the onset of signs of methanol intoxication. The rest is broken down by alcohol dehydrogenase into toxic metabolites. A metabolic acidosis develops 2-12 hours later and the animal may also show signs of pancreatitis. Signs of methanol toxicity include nausea, vomiting, gastric pain, dyspnea, ataxia, hypothermia and hyperexcitability. In severe cases, you can see convulsions, opisthotonus, fixed pupils and coma.