If Your Pet Is Always Eating Things They Shouldn't, Vets Suggest Keeping This First-Aid Item On Hand

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HuffPost's shopping desk recommends keeping activated charcoal on hand for pet poisoning emergencies, citing Petco's chief veterinarian on how the substance binds toxins in the digestive tract before they enter the bloodstream.

The featured product, Dr. Cuddles Ready Rescue, is described as veterinary-formulated and 99.9% pure carbon that the brand itself claims is six times more absorbent than hospital-grade alternatives — a claim attributed to the manufacturer, not tested independently in the piece.

The vet sourcing the recommendation works for Petco, one of the retailers listed as a place to buy the product, and the article carries HuffPost's standard disclosure that purchases may earn it a commission.

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A veterinarian employed by a company selling the product, quoted in an article that profits if you buy the product, calling the product effective is not exactly a blind study. The advice to consult an actual vet before using it is buried well after the sales pitch. Peace of mind, it turns out, comes with an affiliate link.

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