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My dog ate charcoal and is drooling and gagging. Is she okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 38 lbs

My dog as been finding charcoal outside and now is drooling more than normal and making these gagging movements. Is she ok?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 8th, 2016

Charcoal is usually not toxic to dogs but it can cause nausea if ingested in large quantities. If she continues to drool for more than a few hours I would recommend taking her to the vet in order to get it treated.

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