Giving a suspension, such as Toxiban, can be very messy and the charcoal will stain. Both a suspension and granules can be added to some food and some dogs
dogs and cats. It is important to consider the differences in the ToxiBan with sorbitolVet-a-Mix; 10 to 20 ml/kg orally
These include ToxiBan, Liqui-Char-Vet, and UAA Gel. Your vet may use one of these products if your dog ingests something poisonous. While it is
ToxiBan Suspension Caution. ToxiBan Suspension should not be given in conjunction with oral medications as the charcoal may adsorb the therapeutic agent. Maintain patient hydration. Monitor for 4 hours after use for signs of hypernatremia (ataxia, tremors, seizures). NOTE: If catharsis is needed, ToxiBan Suspension with Sorbitol should be used
Not sure what plants are poisonous to dogs and cats? Here's a fantastic chart from the makers of Toxiban, an activated charcoal product for poisoning cases.
dehydration. The dosing schedule for ToxiBan Granules and the liquid products, ToxiBan Suspension and ToxiBan Suspension with Sorbitol, will meet the lower recommended range of 1-2 grams of activated charcoal per kg of body weight for companion animals.
ToxiBan Suspension and ToxiBan Suspension w/Sorbitol MSDS
mEq/L; in dogs, it is 137 to 149 mEq/L.13 A 5% dex- trose in water 1 ToxiBan comes in different for- mulations that contain kaolin
ToxiBan Suspension and ToxiBan Suspension w/Sorbitol. Synonyms: Charcoal-Kaolin Suspension. Company: LLOYD, Inc. 604 West Thomas Avenue. P.O.
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Aside from upsetting me with potentially making dogs extremely sick though, I liked your story :)