My puppy has diarrhea. Is Pepto Bismol safe for a 5-month-old?

Here is a link that discusses pepto bismol use in dogs: https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/pepto-bismol/ As long as the patient is acting fine otherwise, no blood in the diarrhea, and is not vomiting then I usually recommend fasting for 1 meal (do not withhold water), and then start feeding small amounts of boiled chicken and rice in place of their normal kibble. If the diarrhea doesn’t improve within a few days or if any other symptoms emerge then I would encourage you to have her evaluated by your veterinarian. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

I would not recommend Pepto bishop for diarrhea, as the ingredients are often not well tolerated in dogs. You can feed some canned pumpkin or boiled chicken and rice to see if that helps but if it's not improving she may need to see your vet for treatment.

Yes, dogs can have it. To treat acute diarrhea, 0.5 mL/lb (1 US teaspoon for every 10 pounds your dog weighs) can be given every 4 to 6 hours for 5 days. The dosage can be higher depending on how severe the symptoms are and other contributing factors, with a maximum recommended dose of 0.9 mL/lb to be given every 6 to 8 hours. Shake the bottle well before use.

I do not recommend giving Benji Pepto Bismol, as it can lead to toxicity. See the following link for more information https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/uncategorized/so-what-about-those-hidden-potential-toxins/ IF the diarrhea doesn't resolve soon, or if he develops other signs such as nausea, decreased appetite or decreased energy, have Benji seen by a vet. Take a fecal sample from him in with you in case the vet wants to run tests on it.

I'm sorry to hear that Oliver is having diarrhea. One of the potential side effects of Pepto bismol is that it can cause a very dark discoloration of the stool. So, that may be the reason for the color change that you have noticed. If Oliver continues to eat and feel well, then you may be able to continue with the bland diet at home. If he does well with a bland diet and his diarrhea resolves, then you can slowly transition back to his normal diet over a few days. Diarrhea that continues for more than a few days, or is associated with blood in the stool, vomiting, lethargy or a poor appetite is a reason for a visit to your veterinarian. I have attached a couple of links below that might be useful for you. Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.co/article/most-common-causes-of-diarrhea-in-dogs/ Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.co/article/6-things-you-can-do-at-home-if-your-pet-has-diarrhea/ Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that he feels better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

No, lease do not give any over the counter meds and definitely no oatmeal. withhold food for 8 hours and then offer him boneless boiled chicken and rice every 6 hours in small quantities, if the diarrhoea is getting better continue for 2-3 days with this diet. if it is not getting better- take him to the vet to get treated.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Any medication you give a lactating dog will be passed through the milk to the puppy. I do not suggest any human medications and if her diarrhea is severe you should have her examined by your Vet and a fecal test ran to rule out intestinal parasites. It easily could be the food you are feeding as she should be eating a puppy food. I would try a bland diet of boiled chicken and hamburger with rice for a few says. A probiotic should be fine, I like Purina Fortiflora. I hope this helps!