My dog has diarrhea and is vomiting. Can I give him Pepto-Bismol?

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Doggy has diarrehea and he is vomiting. He doesnt want to eat. He is drinking normally. Can i give him peptosmal? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 6 months and 27 days old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Poor Doggy! I would fast him for 12-24 hours and with hold water for 6 hours. If there is no vomiting in the 6 hours only offer water in small amounts. If he tolerates the water, no vomiting, then you can restart feeding at the 12-24 hour mark with a bland do\iet of boiled chicken or hamburger with rice. Feed 1 cup per 20 lbs per day until 2 normal stools. If at anytime he restarts vomiting or won't eat he needs to see a Vet. Causes of vomiting and diarrhea are: intestinal parasites, viral (especially parvo) and bacterial infections, dietary indiscretion, toxin ingestion, pancreatitis, food allergy/intolerance or a reaction to a new food/treat/human food. Most of the time we never find the exact cause. Pepto is a human drug and is used in animals off label. If he is vomiting severely and won't hold down water he may just vomit up oral medications. I do not prersonally prescribe pepto for my patients. Below is a link about pepto. If you end up going to the Vet please tell them that you gave pepto as the tablet shows up on X-ray and looks like a metal coin. Good luck! https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/pepto-bismol/

My dog has diarrhea and is vomiting. Can I give him Pepto-Bismol?

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