Your veterinarian can prescribe a medication designed for dogs. Loperamide (Imodium®). This medication is a good treatment for diarrhea in a pinch and should be safe for your dog if dosed at 1 mg per 20 pounds of body weight. Only give one dose.
What can I give my dog for diarrhea and vomiting?
Appropriate carbohydrates include cooked rice (white or brown), cooked white potatoes, or cooked oatmeal. Appropriate protein sources include cooked chicken or turkey, lean hamburger (either boiled and drained, or browned and the fat drained and patted off), low fat cottage cheese, or scrambled egg whites.
What does it mean when your dog is having diarrhea and throwing up?
Vomiting and diarrhoea can have a wide range of causes including parasites, a viral infection, a bacterial infection, toxin ingestion, a gut obstruction, a new food allergy or sensitivity, pancreatitis etc.
What human medicine can I give my dog for vomiting?
Your veterinarian may recommend giving your dog Pepto-Bismol, Pepcid or another over-the-counter medication to help combat nausea. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is often helpful in treating nausea, motion sickness and a variety of skin issues. Dramamine or Bonine are also useful for dogs suffering from motion sickness.
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