Ranitidine is actually the generic for Zantac, but is an antacid similar to Pepcid. It is probably not going to do much for the nausea or diarrhea but may make you pup feel a little better if he has an acidic stomach.
Yes, it's likely to take a few more days for the diarrhea to clear up. A bland diet of chicken and rice or boiled white or sweet potato will soothe the tummy and pure canned pumpkin (not the pie filling stuff) may help to firm up the stools.
How old is your pup? If you don't see improvement soon, I'd consider calling the vet and asking him to call in a prescription for something like metronidazole to clear up that diarrhea. Its as miserable for your pup having it as it is for you having to keep cleaning it up!
Hopefully tomorrow will bring improvement.
Diana |