A MOTHER is urging drivers to clear up spilled drops of antifreeze after she watched two of her cats die.

Becky Bland, 35, right, believes the cats inadvertently drank the liquid, which is sweet tasting to animals, and suffered horrendous deaths.

The cats, Patch and Babe, died two years apart – Patch in 2010 and Babe last month.

After the latest incident Mrs Bland posted her concerns on social networking site Facebook.

She said she does not believe the incidents were malicious, but the pets may have drunk spilled antifreeze.

Now she is urging motorists to ensure they clear up any spills and secure bottles.

The mother-of-one from St Edith’s Way, Bicester, said: “I’m not sure people realise. It destroys them and breaks down their kidneys. When people put antifreeze in their car they can spill it. I urge people to clean it up.”

RSPCA spokesman Nicola Walker backed Mrs Bland’s call and urged people to dispose of leftover antifreeze or coolant responsibly at a council-run refuse centre.

She said: “It could save an animal from an incredibly painful death.”