The Kyron Activated Pet Charcoal is used in dog, cat, horse and cattle feeds as an antidote for poisoning and to control diarrhoea, also plant poisoning specifically tulip toxicity. It is a highly absorptive antidote for many toxicants, including mercuric chloride, alkaloids including strychnine, barbiturates, etc. Although it does not detoxify them, activated charcoal will effectively prevent absorption of toxicants if properly used.
Make a slurry of the activated carbon with water, roughly 1 gram of powder to 5 to 10ml water. Dose at 2 to 8 grams per kilogram body weight. Administer by stomach tube using either a funnel or large syringe. Newer methods suggest the administration of activated carbon 3 to 4 times a day for 2 to 3 days after occurrence of poisoning. It is requested to refer to the package insert and product packaging for complete details before using the specific product. Please consult your vet prior to use for adequate and current recommended dose prescription.
