Is it safe to give my puppy Imodium or Kaopex for diarrhea?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 4 months and 4 days old
Can I give my puppy imodium or kaopexyaye for diarrhea?
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Published on July 25th, 2017
Either can be used in dogs, however you should confirm a dose with your veterinarian based on Wolverine's weight. In the meantime, you can try withholding food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Begin with 1 tablespoon every hour and gradually increase the amount of food. Feed bland until the stool is normal then transition slowly to his regular diet. If the diarrhea does not resolve or if Wolverine develops vomiting, lethargy or loss of appetite, see your vet for an exam. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth.
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Published on March 18th, 2018
Poor Sasha! I'm sorry she's been having diarrhea since Wednesday, which could be caused by intestinal worms, eating something rotten, a GI illness, or a foreign body. While you can use Imodium in certain cases of diarrhea for dogs, it should not be long term. In addition, when a dog has diarrhea for over 24 hours, it's time to see a vet. Even though the medication seems to help, it clearly isn't really helping since she still has diarrhea. Because of the length of time she has been having diarrhea, she should see a vet as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatment. Until you can get her into a vet, feed her a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts. Please take her into a vet.
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