Peptobismal Can you give our Yorkies Pepto for diareha? How much??? For a 4lb Yorkie. |
When my yorkies have diarrhea, I give them plain yogurt. That is what my vet recommended and it really does help settle their stomach. I would try that before Pepto. Why does he have diarrhea? Should you take him to the vet? |
Maybe even try pedialite. That stuff works like nothing else! I drink it when I have the flu for vomiting, I've never been able to hold anything down when I have the flu, but I tried pedialite and it helps. I know that's not diarea, but it might work. |
My vet actually prefers Immodium AD to Pepto, but here is the dosage and info. on Pepto. Bismuth subsalicylate, better known as Pepto-Bismol, is used to treat diarrhea and minor stomach problems, such as stomach inflammation. The active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol and the new formulation of Kaopectate is salicylate. Two tablespoons of Pepto-Bismol contain almost as much salicylate as one aspirin tablet. For information about the older formulation of Kaopectate that contains Kaolin and Pectin, click here. The bismuth agent is a chalk-like compound designed to coat the lining of the stomach and intestines, however, there is little evidence that physical “coating” actually occurs. Bismuth subsalicylate is available without a prescription but should not be administered unless under the supervision and guidance of a veterinarian. Brand Names and Other Names This drug is registered for use in humans and animals. Human formulations: Pepto-Bismol® (Procter & Gamble), Bismatrol® (Major), Kaopectate® (Pharmacia) and other generic formulations are available. Most preparations are pink in color. Uses of Bismuth Subsalicylate Subsalicylate, an aspirin-like compound, can decrease diarrhea caused by intestinal infections. The bismuth component of Pepto-Bismol has been shown to suppress the bacteria that cause ulcers and stomach inflammation in people. This bacterium is called Helicobacter. While this is beneficial for treatment of humans, the significance of Helicobacter and Helicobacter-like organisms in pets is not completely resolved. Precautions and Side Effects While generally safe and effective when prescribed by a veterinarian, bismuth subsalicylate can cause side effects in some animals. Bismuth subsalicylate should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug. You should not use if your pet is allergic to aspirin or other salicylates. There are no serious complications caused by giving Pepto-Bismol to dogs, although there is not complete agreement that it is helpful either. Because salicylate-like compounds are slowly eliminated in cats, one should be careful not to exceed the recommended doses for cats. It should be used with great caution in cats and only under the direction of a veterinarian. Bismuth subsalicylate may interact with other medications. Consult with your veterinarian to determine if other drugs your pet is receiving could interact with bismuth subsalicylate. Such drugs include tetracycline, steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin. Pet owners should be aware that the bismuth compound causes a discoloration, usually a darkening, of the pet’s bowel movements. How Bismuth Subsalicylate Is Supplied Oral suspensions of bismuth subsalicylate are available over-the-counter containing 262 milligrams (mg) per 15 ml (one tablespoon), or 525 mg per tablespoon in the “extra strength” form. Pediatric suspensions of bismuth subsalicylate is available containing 87 mg per 5 ml (one teaspoon). Tablets contain 262 mg bismuth subsalicylate per tablet. Dosing Information Medication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian. Please do not administer to cats without first consulting with a veterinarian to avoid toxicity. The typical dose administered to dogs is 0.5 to 1.5 ml per pound per day (1 to 3 ml/kg/day). The total daily dose should be divided into two to four doses. This amounts to approximately 2 teaspoons (10 ml total) per 10-pounds per day, ideally split between two to four doses. The typical dose administered to cats is 0.125 ml per pound (0.25 ml/kg) per dose. Dosage can be repeated in 4 to 6 hours. Please note: Cats are senstitive to salicylates and should not recieve frequent or high doses. The duration of administration depends on the condition being treated, response to the medication and the development of any adverse effects. Be certain to complete the prescription unless specifically directed by your veterinarian. Even if your pet feels better, the entire treatment plan should be completed to prevent relapse. Tip: Refrigeration may increase the palatability of this drug, especially to cats and kittens. |
Thank you all for your information , I really appreciate it! I'll keep you posted.... |
Pepto Yep, you sure can :) Sted had diarrhea after we took him in for his first set of shots. I started freaking out as my best friends Yorkie had Parvo at was at my house a little over a month before we brought Stedman home, so I called the vet and asked him about it. He said that most likely it was from the shots since it wasn't TOO runny (it was mainly just loose stool), or bloody. I told him that all I had on hand was Pepto and he said that it would be fine to give him. I'm pretty sure it was 1 tsp that I gave him. It helped him and he had no more "runny stuff" after that ;) |
It is important to find out the cause of the diarhhea, not just treat the symptom. Take a stool sample to the vet for analysis. This could be a symptom of coccidia, giardia or any number of problems that won't be solved by Pepto or yogurt. |
:thumbup: Way ahead of ya :D I took a stool sample in first thing this morning. I thought it may be coccidia., because these is small amounts of blood in it. They ran the tests and everything came up negative and the blood didn't show on the slide? Anyways they gave me some medicine and would like me to start her on a hamburger/rice diet. I feel so bad for her. She's had it since Saturday night! She ate a boiled Chicken breast yesterday which was good. I hope the meds work too! |
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