If your Morkie has mild diarrhea lasting a day or two or has an upset stomach, you CAN give him Pepto-Bismol as a good dog diarrhea treatment. The American Kennel Club (AKC) says Pepto-Bismol for dog diarrhea is safe, and it’s just one of our products that is a safe diarrhea medication for dogs.
Indigestion, gas, occasional constipation, diarrhea
Simple dog diarrhea treatment*
Pepto-Bismol, Imodium AD, and Kaopectate are 3 of our medications that work well as dog diarrhea treatment. Given carefully, they can provide relief to your Morkie who is suffering from temporary diarrhea or upset stomach.
These three over-the-counter medications can be given to your Morkie to treat diarrhea or upset stomach:
Special needle-less syringe to measure and give medicine to babies and dogs; you can buy these at any drugstore.
1. Pepto-Bismol for dogs
- this popular drug is bismuth subsalicylate, and most Vets consider it safe (although don’t substitute no-name brands; they’re not all the same)
- Dosage: 1 teaspoon for every 10 pounds, offered to the dog every 6-to-8 hours — so most morkies would get about 1/2 teaspoon
- use an empty (no needle) plastic syringe to give to your dog – open his mouth, place the syringe toward the back of the tongue and push the plunger, then hold his muzzle for a second to make sure he swallows it
- Not for dogs with bleeding disorders; dogs who are pregnant or nursing; dogs taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as Rimadyl and Deramaxx
- Danger: toxic for cats
2. Imodium AD (liquid or tablet) usage for dogs
- Imodium AD works by reducing the intestinal muscular spasms and secretions that cause diarrhea in dogs.
- Remember it quiets the symptoms but does nothing to help the cause of diarrhea
- Dosage: you can use caplets for big dogs, but smaller breeds need the liquid form (I use an eyedropper to give the medicine, slipping it between the dog’s gums and mouth). 0.1 ml per pound of your dog’s weight every 8 hours. Do not overdose.
- Too much: will cause constipation and bloating
- Not for: pregnant or nursing dogs; dogs head injuries; dogs who are also vomiting
3. Kaopectate usage for dogs
- Uses: For diarrhea
- Dosage: 1ml per pound, every 2 hours
- Too much: will cause constipation and bloating
- Not for: pregnant or nursing dogs; dogs head injuries; dogs who are also vomiting
* My Big Disclaimer:
This site provides general information and should not be considered medical advice. You should always check with your Veterinarian before choosing a treatment option for your pet.
QUICK TIP: HAVE THE MEDICINE ON HAND, LABELLED AND READY TO GO
TIP FOR PEPTO BISMOL FOR DOGS
I keep a small bottle of Pepto Bismol on hand in my dogs’ first aid kit, with the dosage already printed on a label. (Check expiry dates for these and all meds from time to time.)
If your Morkie’s diarrhea last more than a day or two, or if he seems in pain or also vomiting, contact your Veterinarian right away.
The AKC has a free booklet you can download called Emergency First Aid for Dogs. Good info to know.
PEPTO–BISMOL is a trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company.
Imodium A-D is a registered trademark of Janssen/McNeil Consumer Products.
KAOPECTATE is a trademark and brand of Chattem, Inc.