Morkie got an upset stomach?

Good news – your dog can have Pepto-Bismol

A very small amount of Pepto-Bismol can be safely used for dogs. Call your Veterinarian for recommended dose.  Or try 1/2 teaspoon mixed with 2 teaspoons water; give half the batch and wait 4 hours to administer the second half.

If your Morkie has an upset stomach (vomiting and/or diarrhea), try the following:

Step 1: Remove all food and water for 4 to 5 hours.

Step 2: If vomiting contains blood or is frequent, contact the Veterinarian immediately. If not, proceed to Step 3.

Step 3: After 6 to 8 hours of no vomiting, introduce water gradually at 1 to 2 ounces at a time. If no vomiting occurs, offer a bland diet of boiled skinless chicken and rice (50:50 mixture). If your dog can keep this down, transition back to his regular diet over 3 days, by adding more and more of his regular diet to the bland one.

 WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR:

• The greatest worry with ongoing diarrhea is dehydration.  Don’t let your small dog get dehydrated – it can literally be deadly.


• It’s really hard giving medications to small dogs … but for liquids, you can use a syringe (without the needle of course) and ease the liquid between your pup’s gums and teeth.


• Puppies under 10 weeks with diarrhea need to see a Vet right away. They can easily die at that age, and should never fast!