My dog ate cat food, has diarrhea & vomiting. Can I give Pepcid?

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Hello, my dog was given cat food with chicken broth around 6-630 am est yesterday. She has now devolped the runs with a little bit of throwing up. I gave her a pepcid tab 30mg she is around 55 pounds. Was that okay to give and will my dog be okay? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor ice! That is the higher end of the dose for Pepcid and shouldn't harm her. Pepcid is just an acid reducer and may help with the vomiting/nausea. Ice likely has gastro-intestinal upset from eating cat food. A lot of dogs can develop vomiting and diarrhea from eating cat food, especially if they have a sensitive stomach. Ice appears to not be able to tolerate sudden food changes. I recommend fasting Ice for 12-24 hours. With hold water for 6 hours from the last vomiting. If there is no vomiting for 6 hours offer small amounts of water and ice chips. If she holds that down and doesn't vomit start feeding her a bland diet after the 12-24 hour fast. Feed boiled chicken or hamburger, about 1 cup per 20 lbs per day until 2 normal stools. If she continues to vomit while fasted or when water or food is introduced then she should see your Vet. I hope this helps and I wish Ice a speedy recovery!

My dog ate cat food, has diarrhea & vomiting. Can I give Pepcid?

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