My dog has loose stool and upset stomach. Can I give him Pepto or bland food?

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  Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 3rd, 2017

  I'm sorry to hear that Ziggy is not feeling well! However, no, I do not recommend giving Pepto Bismol to dogs. This medication contains salicylates (similar to aspirin), which can cause gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding issues. Instead, try withholding food for the next 12 hours, then offer Ziggy a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken and white rice (1 cup per 10 pounds of body weight, divided into smaller meals). After several days on the bland diet, you can begin to mix her regular food back in with the bland diet over 5-7 days. If Ziggy becomes lethargic, refuses to eat, vomits or has profuse bloody diarrhea, she will need to go to an emergency vet this weekend rather than waiting until Monday. I hope that she feels better soon!

  

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  Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 25th, 2019

  Unfortunately, by law it is illegal for the experts at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to give the dose information for any drug, including OTC drugs, without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for your dog. I can give you a home remedy for her to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, she vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away.

  

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