Q: Can eating charcoal hurt my dog?

Our dog tries to eat charcoal from the fireplace. Could this hurt him? Q: Our dog tries to eat charcoal from the fireplace. Could this hurt him?

A: Charcoal is not a toxic substance to dogs. But, if your dog swallows a large enough piece it may cause an obstruction. Ashes from the fireplace may cause a bit of a stomach ache and make a mess!

Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

Filed Under: Health & Home, Training & Behavior, Behavior, Safety
Tags: ashes-charcoal, eating charcoal, hurting pet, non toxic, stomach aches, mess, swallows large

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