Activated Charcoal for Dogs
Emergency Help for Dog PoisoningUse activated charcoal for dogs in an emergency when your dog has eaten a poisonous substance. Safely used for livestock for centuries, it can buy time when you need to get emergency help. Activated charcoal has a number of other benefits for dogs, as well. It can be used safely to neutralize dog bad breath, eliminate dog odor and as a tasty (yes, dogs like it) dog treat ingredient. Veterinarians often recommend charcoal for accidental poisonings.For humans, hospitals such as the Mayo Clinic, use activated charcoal for people. It is given to a person after that person's stomach has been pumped--to remove any drugs or poisons that remain.
Charcoal can reduce up to 60% of the poisonous substances that it comes into contact with. If your dog has eaten a poisonous substance, the approach is the same as the Mayo clinic uses for people. After he has vomited, give him the charcoal and take him to a vet or animal hospital immediately. This simple action can buy you some precious time, and, it may even save your dog’s life.
Activated charcoal powder
can be used safely in dog treats.
What is Activated Charcoal?Activated charcoal powder is made by processing materials like wood, rye, coal or coconut shells. Charcoal that is activated is a fine, black powder that is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. The charcoal is made into very fine particles with a huge amount of surface area—this is what makes the charcoal “activated”. In turn, the charcoal works by attracting the poisonous particles in your dog's stomach and intestines, and quickly taking them through the bowels and out of your dog's body in her feces. How Safe is Activated
Charcoal for Dogs?Charcoal has been used as a routine additive to livestock feed in Europe for years. In addition, like the Mayo Clinic example above, veterinarians give the substance to pets when a dog or cat has ingested a toxic or poisonous substance. You can safely do this at home. If you give charcoal to your dog, his stools will turn black for a short period of time. This is perfectly normal and not a cause for concern. The most common side effect is mild diarrhea. Very rarely, you might also see vomiting, constipation or pain and swelling in the stomach. If any of the symptoms does not disappear in a short while, you should take your dog to the vet to be checked.
Activated Charcoal BenefitsSo what kind of benefits can you expect from charcoal?- Dog Poisoning and Radiation Antidote - Charcoal is a harmless substance that can attract poisons and rush them through your dog’s system—before they have the chance to do harm to your pet.
Activated charcoal for dogs is a blood cleanser and it protects the liver when your dog has eaten something poisonous. It’s wise to keep some activated charcoal tablets or charcoal dog biscuits on hand, just in case your dog eats something harmful. I have used my homemade charcoal dog biscuits quite a few times, when Skipper managed to find some garbage and eat it. The charcoal definitely helped settle her stomach—and made her smell a lot better too! - Indigestion Relief - Charcoal is effective at relieving indigestion and stomach upsets. And dogs readily eat it when they need it.
- Diarrhea - Activated charcoal can be used to relieve your dog’s diarrhea.
- Lowers cholesterol - Even dogs may have high cholesterol. Charcoal can help keep it within normal limits.
- Doggie Odors - Charcoal is also used routinely to eliminate animal body and breath odors. When you add charcoal to a dog treat recipe, it can be used to freshen your dog’s breath—which can sure make life a lot nicer!
This is one of those remedies that has been used for hundreds of years safely and effectively. Why argue with success? Used as an ingredient for healthy dog treats, charcoal can be a great addition to your pet's dog treat selection. Keep charcoal biscuits on hand for emergencies, or give them to your dog routinely. Since Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder  is a safe ingredient, you can give your dog a charcoal treat or two a day--to prevent dog odor and dog breath.
Which Activated Charcoal
for Dogs is Safe?When you purchase activated charcoal, make sure that it is human food grade. There are many grades of charcoal and it is used for many different things - ranging from livestock feed ingredients to filtering water in your house to industrial uses in factories. Each grade of charcoal is made from different substances, and most of these different types are not edible. The only kind that is appropriate for use in your homemade dog treats is the human grade (or possibly livestock grade), which is usually made from coconut shells. Given the many different types of activated charcoal on the market, finding a good source of charcoal for your dog treats can be a daunting task! But there are sources available, and patience will reward you.
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