Dog Diahrrea; or, home remedies and over-the-counter solutions for your dog’s upset stomach
Sorry for the blasting gross-out title folks … but really, when your dear little Fido has the runs, life takes on new priorities.
I picked up Hines from the kennel this morning. He spent a few days there this weekend romping and playing with dogs ten times his size. He came home a pound lighter, very tired and immediately after greeting me at the car door, he proceeded to squat on my dining room carpet.
After walking him around the neighborhood and through the woods for about thirty minutes, I brought him inside for a bath with our trusted ole’ Mrs. Meyers Dog Shampoo.
Hines ate a dinner of rice and sautéed chicken.
After that, I did some quick Internet research and discovered that dogs can have Pepto Bismol! However, cats cannot. Please note, before you give your pet any medication of any kind, it is best to consult your vet.
The Doctor’s Foster and Smith say that Pepto is safe for dogs in small amounts. Be sure to follow the dosage guidelines from a trusted website or a doctor before administering these medications to your pet.
I also mixed some pedilyte in a fresh bowl of water and he joyfully drank about half.
Right now he is resting calmly so I think the worst is past.
I’ll post a Hines update around noon tomorrow, in case you are worried.
