Over the Counter Diarrhea Medicine for Dogs

By Carole Ann

Instructions

Medicines

Step 1:
According to The Dog Health Guide, you can give your dog Kaopectate, Imodium or Pepto Bismol. Be sure to follow dosage information carefully.

Home Care

Step 1:
Treating your dog for diarrhea with over-the-counter medications is fine for a few days. However, if it is not responding to the medication it may need different medication from your veterinarian.

Dehydration

Step 1:
Dogs can become dehydrated very quickly with diarrhea and it can lead to a life-threatening situation. Be certain that your dog has clean, fresh water available while you are treating it for diarrhea.

Food

Step 1:
While you are treating your dog with an over-the-counter medicine, offer it a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice or potato. If it is vomiting along with the diarrhea, allow its stomach to rest for 24 hours, offering only water and the medication during that period.

Precaution

Step 1:
The Dog Health Guide advises that you check with your veterinarian prior to giving your dog an over-the-counter medication.

Warning

Step 1:
Contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog is having a bowel movement every one or two hours, the stool contains worms or blood, if it is lethargic or seems sick, or has vomited two or more times in one day.

Photo/Video Credit

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