How to use activated charcoal?
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Hello,
I would be happy to help with dosing, etc for the activated charcoal.
What mgs or strength are the capsules with powder? How much does your dragon weigh?
Though his or her weight may fluctuate but I can give an average dose on what is readily given in times of need.
Tracie
I would be happy to help with dosing, etc for the activated charcoal.
What mgs or strength are the capsules with powder? How much does your dragon weigh?
Though his or her weight may fluctuate but I can give an average dose on what is readily given in times of need.
Tracie
Hello Mary,
Since it is powder, mix up 1/4th of the capsule with 5mls of water which would be 70mgs total or 14 mg/ml, then you can dose it a little easier.
You don't have to be exact so much as a little extra wont hurt if you are giving it for a toxic reaction.
You can give a repeated dose every 4-8 hours. It may not be uncommon either for them to vomit a bit of it back up.
The dose for Desmond at 2mg/kg is .1ml when mixed with water.
The dose for Penny at 2mg/kg is .06ml when mixed with water.
The dose for your Uro at 2mg/kg is .02ml when mixed with water.
I hope this helps a little bit. Since the weight can fluctuate a little, you can adjust the mls slowly as needed.
Tracie
Since it is powder, mix up 1/4th of the capsule with 5mls of water which would be 70mgs total or 14 mg/ml, then you can dose it a little easier.
You don't have to be exact so much as a little extra wont hurt if you are giving it for a toxic reaction.
You can give a repeated dose every 4-8 hours. It may not be uncommon either for them to vomit a bit of it back up.
The dose for Desmond at 2mg/kg is .1ml when mixed with water.
The dose for Penny at 2mg/kg is .06ml when mixed with water.
The dose for your Uro at 2mg/kg is .02ml when mixed with water.
I hope this helps a little bit. Since the weight can fluctuate a little, you can adjust the mls slowly as needed.
Tracie
Derobmi
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Tracie,
So, I mix the charcoal powder with water and using that mixture, I would give .1 ml to Desmond, is that correct? That seems like a very small amount and I want to confirm that I understood your instructions correctly.
Is this something I can mix now and keep in my first aid kit, or is it only good for a short time once mixed?
Thank you for helping with this!
Mary
So, I mix the charcoal powder with water and using that mixture, I would give .1 ml to Desmond, is that correct? That seems like a very small amount and I want to confirm that I understood your instructions correctly.
Is this something I can mix now and keep in my first aid kit, or is it only good for a short time once mixed?
Thank you for helping with this!
Mary
Hello Mary,
Yes, mix just 1/4th of the capsule with 5mls of water & out of that he would get .1mls.
For the dosing, they only need 1-3mg/kg for treatment. So, it is not a whole lot, no.
I would keep it in powder form so it remains more stable.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Tracie
Yes, mix just 1/4th of the capsule with 5mls of water & out of that he would get .1mls.
For the dosing, they only need 1-3mg/kg for treatment. So, it is not a whole lot, no.
I would keep it in powder form so it remains more stable.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Tracie
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