Sensitive Stomachs?

[bellabasenji]

I think, for Bella, IBS may be to blame… We have to be careful what we feed her. I can usually tell when her bellyache starts because she will want to eat grass. I hate to say this since it is gross, but she will have a semi-loose stool that looks like it has a sausage casing around it. After the strange stool, she gets diarreah and/or vomiting. Most of the time, it clears up fairly quick. But there have been a few times I have had to resort to Pepto Bismol and she HATES it!!! She maybe has an episode about once every other month or so...

[jys1011]

We have the same issue…I use the Pepto in tablets & drop a half tablet into C3's food that usually helps the same day. Afterwards we drop a pepcid AC into his meal once a day.

[elena86]

I was going to ask if Pepto is safe for dogs. It has such a strong smell that Senji won't eat if even if I'm hiding it in food. His stool has been a little loose these 2 days. Usually I just let it run its course and give him a little oatmeal and plain yogurt. He was eating grass this morning, so I knew he had an upset stomach. The vet told me to give him a pepcid everyday, because his regular meds upset his stomach. He's supposed to be on a low protein diet because of his liver disease, but I cheated yesterday and gave him some ground sirloin. Serves me right!
Is immodium OK for dogs?

[tanza]

Yes, immodium is OK for dogs…

[dash]

I have given Dash 1/2 of an immodium for diarrhea and then repeat if it persists. If not back to normal after 2 doses I take him to the vet.

[jys1011]

When I give them human medicine….I usually give the children's dosage

[WeLuvBasenjis]

I love the suggestions of Pepto and Pepcid. I would never have thought to give them "people" medicine. For us, sometimes if Zoe's having loose stool, I will fix her a small portion of rice and that helps. Think I'll keep some Pepto on hand, now.

[jys1011]

Always keep some Benadryl as well because if they ever have an allergic reaction to food or something outside you can quickly relieve their symptoms. But again I get the Children's Benadryl for the little guys :)

[tanza]

Adult dose is fine for a Basenji, in fact even and adult size for a puppy is OK…. or so my Vet tells me... and I trust her.... totally.... I have never had a problem with giving any of mine regardless of age Benadryl....

[elena86]

My vet told me I could give a whole benadryl tablet for his seasonal allergies. I sometimes give him half a tablet and hide it in some cream cheese. I boiled a chicken leg with some rice, carrots and green beans. His stool seems to be getting better since I gave him 1/2 an immodium last night.