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What can I give my Yorkshire Terrier for diarrhea? Is loperamide safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed

Is it ok to give my Yorkshire Terrier loperamide 1mg capsules to help with diarrhoea.

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 17th, 2019

I don't recommend it unless we know what is causing the diarrhea. I would recommend that you discuss it with your vet first. Some types of diarrhea serve a purpose of clearing the GI tract of harmful bacteria or toxins. Loperamide also has the effect of causing significant constipation if it is used in the wrong case.

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