It is believed that no interactions exist between famotidine and other drugs making it a safe treatment option for dogs who are on other medication. Famotidine lacks drug interactions making it safe for use in most cases. However, you should still notify a vet prior to use, and should also seek a formal diagnosis for peptic ulcers in case of cancer.
Always tell the vet about any medical conditions your dog suffers from. Ulcer safety: If your dog has peptic ulcers, the main concern is bleeding. Pepcid is mainly indicated for the treatment of peptic ulcers, though its inhibition of stomach acid production makes it suitable for treating various other conditions related to acid levels.
These conditions include:. It is also useful for the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Your dog is unlikely to experience serious adverse reactions. However understanding the most common side effects can help keep your pet protected.
Expect and be aware of the following potential sides: Uncommon. After reading this, I might try not giving it to him unless he vomits and then for 3 to 5 days. My Chihuahua, in the evenings after she eats, yawns and starts licking her mouth. My dog used to do this too. I spent a lot on a specialist, but what fixed him was a powder CBD that I got at my local holistic pet store. I just add it to his food once a day.
It got rid of his gurgling stomach issues and his constant licking. Now I just give it to him once in a while for maintenance. Have you checked her teeth?
Licking is one of the signs of a tooth problem. My 12 and a half year old Bichon was throwing up lots of bile every morning. I took him to three different vets because this was going on for months. Not one of them told me about Pepcid, but instead sold me bottles of pills. I heard about Pepcid and gave it. His appetite and body weight is down. He was 19 pounds before, now 16 pounds. I have lost faith in vets. It seems all they want is to experiment and make money doing so.
It was the same when he had a problem with his anal glands. Preperation-H and a baby bottom rash cream mixed with the contents of a Hydrocortizone 5mg capsule was the fix.
I have 10 week old puppy that vomited before bed. A little came up a couple times during night, but this morning is was just foamy. Is this a sign of improvement? Our 10 year old Yorkie-Poo, Andy, suffered through two nasty episodes of pancreatitis.
Each time, it was Pepcid that eventually calmed the inflammation. Now our 3 year old Boston Terrier, Belle, is having episodes of acid reflux after eating — sometimes just a little bit of food. Pepcid to the rescue here, too. They are great dogs, active and well. However, I noticed that one of them tends to vomit once every day before their dinner time. Last night he woke up in the middle of the night to throw up yellow fluid as usual and later was fine and went back to bed.
He eats, is active and drinks water. Should I try the Pepcid AC? Have you considered having lab work done? I wonder if yellow bile on a regular basis could be an indication of liver issues. I request that pancreatic enzymes be checked whenever one of my dogs vomits regularly.
It could just be nerves or stress, or even just an empty stomach. If finances allow, I would take him to the vet. My Yorkiepoo suffered with a bile issue also. On an empty stomach he would get bile.
The food that I was buying had too high of fat content. It was also causing issues. He ended up with pancreatitis to the point he bled a lot from his bum. Make sure to feed low fat soft food. I give him half of each in his bowl twice daily. Your dog needs to have a complete blood work up. Bile can be from liver issues but can also be a sign of pancreatitis which can be life threatening. You could do more harm than good. While Pepcid works for some conditions, it may also cause other issues with some serious problems.
You should have your vet run a full blood panel and check him For kidney disease. I have a pound Bernese Mountain Dog who has gagging issues. You never know when he will start this, but when he does we must get him out to eat grass or he starts to eat curtains, rugs, towels, etc. He is 6 years old and I have talked to vets, friends and anyone else who would listen. We have done all that we can with different foods including a raw diet.
Does anyone know how much to give him based on his weight? Use 0. Consider seeing a vet because there can be other issues. Just got home from the vet who said we could give our dog Pepcid if the upset stomach continued. However, I forgot how to give it to her. My little dog, 10 pounds, was prescribed Pepcid or famotidine by the vet. He just ate the pill with no problem at all. It does work.
I hope this helps. Call your vet but the usual dosage is. And it works better on an empty stomach. In any case, it would be much quicker and safer to call that clinic rather than ask on a forum or website. If your dog will not take the pill by itself, put the pill in a spoonful of baby food. She may take it that way. I put pills on my finger with peanut butter and they love it. This is my fourth dog and it works every time. My 2 year old dog goes through periods of eating grass like crazy.
Sometimes she vomits it up and other times not. She went through a period of mucous covered stools and I took her to the vet for a checkup. They said she was fine. Last night she had a ton of energy and ran for a straight 30 minutes at the dog park. This morning, not so much. Then she threw up her dinner from last night. I had a Doberman that had issues like this and he was on Pepcid twice a month. Her stool looks fine. She does have loose stools occasionally.
This dog is literally my best friend. You might want to check her sugar levels. It sounds like it could be diabetes. I would do blood work and get an ultrasound but also have them checked for diabetes. That tends to make them really hungry and not feel well. Try to give her bland diet of chicken and rice. He lets us know he has to go out but, before we can get him out the door, he loses his urine.
Could this be related to the Pepcid? He was drinking a lot more than usual, when on a thyroid medication, but that was months ago.
Since I posted this, the dog has had multiple trips to the vet. My dog has diabetes with the same symptoms. I have to give him insulin 2 times daily. How is your dog? He actually seems pretty normal. We did one more urine test recently, and then the vet said they may have him come in to do some tests with and without food.
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