My dog has diarrhea. Can I give him Pepto Bismol and how much?

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Can pets have pepto Bismol? Amount per pound? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Yes, dogs can have it. To treat acute diarrhea, 0.5 mL/lb (1 US teaspoon for every 10 pounds your dog weighs) can be given every 4 to 6 hours for 5 days. The dosage can be higher depending on how severe the symptoms are and other contributing factors, with a maximum recommended dose of 0.9 mL/lb to be given every 6 to 8 hours. Shake the bottle well before use.

My dog has diarrhea. Can I give him Pepto Bismol and how much?

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