DOG owners have been issued an urgent warning over a hidden danger that could be lying around in your car.

       Hazardous substances often used by motorists, like anti-freeze, could your kill your canine in just seconds.

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       The experts suggest keeping your car 'pet-proof' Credit: Getty 2

       Anti-freeze would take no time to kill a dog Credit: Getty - Contributor

       The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has alerted dog owners to a series of toxic items that your dog might attempt to chew on.

       Notably, this includes anti-freeze - a liquid used as a car engine coolant that most people would keep somewhere in their cars.

       Just like you wouldn't want it anywhere near children, it should be kept nowhere near your pets as the effects can be even more devastating.

       Anti-freeze is made of ethylene glycol and once it gets in the body and starts to be broken down, it releases substances that can affect your pooch's blood chemistry, nervous system and kidneys and brain.

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       It can take only a very small amount of anti-freeze for the animal to be poisoned.

       If your pet managed to drink some, the FDA says you should act quickly and immediately call the vet.

       To avoid it, your car may require "pet-proofing", which would include all harmful liquids being kept faraway from any prying paws.

       It comes as dog owners were also warned of the deadly risk of puddles.

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       The muddy water can be hazardous to their health due to potentially harmful bacteria and toxins that can build up in stagnant water.

       A vet has also advised that some soft toys can be dangerous for dog s and outlined the three sorts you should always avoid.

       Meanwhile, a pooch owner has warned others over a common type of lead and the horror burn wounds she suffered.

       She urged people to be careful when using retractable dog leads and compared the devices to "garrottes".