My 70lb dog ate chocolate, no vet. How much activated charcoal?

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How much activated charcoal for a 70lb dog that ate 275grams of milk chocolate? I live an hour from town and we don't have a vet on call. I do have charcoal on hand. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 1 month old | 70 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The published dose is 1-3 grams/kg of body weight. Mocha weighs about 32 kilograms (kgs). It is best to administer within one hour of ingestion for maximum effect. Doses may be repeated every 6 hours if necessary. Ideally, you should try to contact your veterinarian or a local vet for confirmation. Do not administer if Mocha is showing signs of toxicity (tremors, hyperactivity, vomiting). The amount ingest may pose a mild to moderate risk of toxicity. Seeking veterinary attention would be the first recommendation and would be strongly recommended if she is symptomatic or becomes symptomatic.

My 70lb dog ate chocolate, no vet. How much activated charcoal?

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