Dog's hind legs paralyzed. Is activated charcoal safe a week later?

No that is not usually toxic even though can cause some constipation. Side effects (always mild anyway) depends on the dosage, so please write to us which dosage you gave to have more specific answers.

Activated charcoal can be used in some cases as it binds to the item in the stomach and prevents absorption of additional toxins/reduces absorption. Milk can cause digestive upset, but doesn't necessarily mean a dog will vomit from ingesting it. If your pet has ingested something toxic it is best to seek veterinary care immediately as the same treatment does not work for all causes.

Sure thing. It is great that you want to be proactive with your pet! : ) Here are a few recommended activated charcoal products that can be used in pets and they are all over the counter. Availability depends on your area. Charcoaid Actidose with sorbitol Actidose aqua However the one we use in practice is Toxiban, so this is the preferred product - https://www.amazon.com/Vet-A-Mix-Toxiban-Suspension/dp/B000RI88V8 I hope this helps!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sometimes the deworming pills do cause diarrhea. I wouldn't give the activated charcoal for exactly the reason you indicated. The activated charcoal will likely prevent appropriate absorption of the drug. If diarrhea develops start a bland diet of boiled chicken or hamburger with rice. The diarrhea is usually self limiting. I hope this helps and good luck!

Without knowing the exact diagnosis and why she is not able to walk now , it would be very dangerous to recommend physiotherapy. If you have not done so yet, Lucy needs to be seen by a veterinarian and the cause of the paralysis needs to be found, whether it is a fracture or pinched or damaged nerves or a slipped disk caused by the accident. This exam by your vet will also determine if there is any hope at all for your dog to be able to regain movement in his hind legs. Physical therapy can actually damage your dog more, if there are certain nerves or fractures involved.

In an otherwise healthy dog, the toxic dose of carprofen is 20 mg/kg as a single dose. So if your girl got 1/2 of the tablet (37.5 mg) each day, we would not expect this to cause toxicity issues unless she weighs less than 4 pounds. Carprofen overdoses normally cause GI problems like vomiting and stomach ulcers, or kidney failure at very high doses - loss of function in the rear legs would not be an expect symptom of this, so it's likely that she has a back problem causing this rather than a reaction to the carprofen. Rear leg paralysis can be very serious, especially if she has no movement or sensation at all in her back legs, so it would be best to take her to an emergency clinic tonight rather than waiting until morning if you can. Depending on the severity of the problem, some dogs may need emergency surgery to restore function.

Charlie needs to see the veterinarian today. Losing the usage of the hind legs is serious and can indicate many conditions like compression of the spinal cord, cancer or a blood clot. This can effect the ability to voluntarily urinate long term and needs to be addressed asap otherwise there can be permenant damage. The damage can occur in as little as 24 hours. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.