2006-10-14 22:01:41 · 13 answers · asked by susan t 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Often, indigestion is caused by gas. I use the store brand Mylicon Drops (simethicone) available in any drug store, and most grocery stores. I treat my small dog with the dose of a human 2 year old baby. Most of the time, the Mylicon will take care of stomach discomfort in dogs, without your having to give anything else. The relief of the gas will take care of any discomfort.
If that doesn't quite do the trick:
You can give Tagamet (cimetidine) 10mg/kg or Pepcid (famotidine) 0.55mg/kg.
One kilogram equals 2.2 pounds, so a 25 pound dog weighs 11.36 kilograms. (25 divided by 2.2 equals 11.36 pounds)
Cimetidine comes in 200 mg tablets. 10mg times 11.36 equals 113.6, which is a tad more than a half a tablet. I'd just give the half a tablet.
Famotidine is available in 10mg tablets. 0.55mg times 11.36 equals 6.25mg, which is a bit more than one half a tablet. I'd just give a half a tablet.
Of course, these dosages are for dogs whose health is otherwise sound, such as no kidney or liver problems. Those affect the metabolism, and so dosages would have to be lowered.
My own dog is 11 pounds, or 5 kilograms. She gets 50 mg cimetidine (1/4 tablet), or 2.75 mg famotidine (I give 1/4 tablet).
2006-10-15 00:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by duchefse 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dog Indigestion
2016-09-29 09:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-22 12:55:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kimberly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-07 00:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by Luella 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Simethicone Dose For Dogs
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2016-05-31 21:52:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sure it is indigestion, and you've consulted a vet-Try simethicone- Gas-X, or any of the products for gas. Especially if the dog is large and or large chested,they are prone to "bloat"
2006-10-15 02:08:23 · answer #7 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello,
The most common symptom of GERD is persistent heartburn. Heartburn is experienced as an unpleasant and painful burning sensation in the esophageal area.
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2014-09-13 17:18:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you think the dog has indigestion?
2006-10-14 22:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's a site with some otc meds that are safe for otherwise healthy dogs. It gives the dosages by weight.
http://animalsunlimited.net/meds.htm
2006-10-15 02:28:58 · answer #10 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋