{"id":148530,"date":"2023-01-26T15:36:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T15:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2023-01-27T11:56:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:56:39","slug":"what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What kind of Imodium is OK for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#What_kind_of_Imodium_is_OK_for_dogs\" title=\"What kind of Imodium is OK for dogs?\">What kind of Imodium is OK for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#How_much_Imodium_can_I_give_my_dog_in_a_day\" title=\"How much Imodium can I give my dog in a day?\">How much Imodium can I give my dog in a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#Will_Imodium_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will Imodium hurt my dog?\">Will Imodium hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_diarrhea_over_the_counter\" title=\"What can I give my dog for diarrhea over the counter?\">What can I give my dog for diarrhea over the counter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#Can_you_give_human_Imodium_to_dogs\" title=\"Can you give human Imodium to dogs?\">Can you give human Imodium to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#What_anti-diarrhea_medicine_is_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"What anti-diarrhea medicine is safe for dogs?\">What anti-diarrhea medicine is safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#How_much_Imodium_do_I_give_a_dog_for_diarrhea\" title=\"How much Imodium do I give a dog for diarrhea?\">How much Imodium do I give a dog for diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#How_much_Imodium_can_I_give_my_dog_in_24_hours\" title=\"How much Imodium can I give my dog in 24 hours?\">How much Imodium can I give my dog in 24 hours?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#Can_you_give_a_dog_too_much_Imodium\" title=\"Can you give a dog too much Imodium?\">Can you give a dog too much Imodium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_Imodium_to_work_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does it take for Imodium to work in dogs?\">How long does it take for Imodium to work in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#How_much_Imodium_can_you_give_to_a_dog\" title=\"How much Imodium can you give to a dog?\">How much Imodium can you give to a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_Imodium_for_diarrhea\" title=\"Can I give my dog Imodium for diarrhea?\">Can I give my dog Imodium for diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#How_fast_does_Imodium_work_on_dogs\" title=\"How fast does Imodium work on dogs?\">How fast does Imodium work on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#How_much_liquid_Imodium_can_I_give_my_20_pound_dog\" title=\"How much liquid Imodium can I give my 20 pound dog?\">How much liquid Imodium can I give my 20 pound dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#What_stops_diarrhea_quickly_in_dogs\" title=\"What stops diarrhea quickly in dogs?\">What stops diarrhea quickly in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#What_home_medication_can_I_give_my_dog_for_diarrhea\" title=\"What home medication can I give my dog for diarrhea?\">What home medication can I give my dog for diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_human_anti_diarrhea_medicine\" title=\"Can I give my dog human anti diarrhea medicine?\">Can I give my dog human anti diarrhea medicine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_Pepto_Bismol_for_diarrhea\" title=\"Can I give my dog Pepto Bismol for diarrhea?\">Can I give my dog Pepto Bismol for diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#What_human_medicine_can_dogs_take_for_diarrhea\" title=\"What human medicine can dogs take for diarrhea?\">What human medicine can dogs take for diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#What_medicine_can_you_give_a_dog_with_diarrhea\" title=\"What medicine can you give a dog with diarrhea?\">What medicine can you give a dog with diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_Imodium_or_Pepto_Bismol\" title=\"Can I give my dog Imodium or Pepto Bismol?\">Can I give my dog Imodium or Pepto Bismol?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_Imodium_2mg\" title=\"Can I give my dog Imodium 2mg?\">Can I give my dog Imodium 2mg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#Can_you_give_a_dog_Imodium_to_stop_diarrhea\" title=\"Can you give a dog Imodium to stop diarrhea?\">Can you give a dog Imodium to stop diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#How_much_Imodium_can_I_give_my_50_pound_dog\" title=\"How much Imodium can I give my 50 pound dog?\">How much Imodium can I give my 50 pound dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-imodium-is-ok-for-dogs\/#How_much_Imodium_can_a_20lb_dog_have\" title=\"How much Imodium can a 20lb dog have?\">How much Imodium can a 20lb dog have?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_Imodium_is_OK_for_dogs\"><\/span>What kind of Imodium is OK for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog can take <b>one 2-milligram pill per 40 pounds of body weight two-to-three times a day, says Dr. Klein. Call your veterinarian first to verify the dosage. Do not offer this medication for more than two days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Imodium_can_I_give_my_dog_in_a_day\"><\/span>How much Imodium can I give my dog in a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the liquid form of Imodium A-D, dogs are usually given <b>0.3 to 0.6 mL per pound of weight two to three times per day. This is generally poured over dogs&#8217; food. For Imodium A-D caplets or EZ Chews, dogs should usually take one 2 mg caplet or chew for every 25 to 50 pounds of body weight two or three times per day.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-give-puppies-imodium\/\">Can you give puppies Imodium?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Imodium_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will Imodium hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs with certain types of diarrhea can take Imodium, but in other cases, giving your dog Immodium can lead to potentially serious side effects like constipation, sedation (which can be severe), bloat and pancreatitis.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-198788\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Will-Imodium-hurt-my-dog.jpg\" alt=\"Will Imodium hurt my dog?\" width=\"1088\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Will-Imodium-hurt-my-dog.jpg 1088w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Will-Imodium-hurt-my-dog-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Will-Imodium-hurt-my-dog-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Will-Imodium-hurt-my-dog-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_diarrhea_over_the_counter\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for diarrhea over the counter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Loperamide (Imodiumxae). 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_human_Imodium_to_dogs\"><\/span>Can you give human Imodium to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs with certain types of diarrhea can take Imodium, but in other cases, giving your dog Immodium can lead to potentially serious side effects like constipation, sedation (which can be severe), bloat and pancreatitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_anti-diarrhea_medicine_is_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>What anti-diarrhea medicine is safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief has 2 mg of loperamide, but it also contains simethicone. This drug is usually safe for dogs, and they should get one pill for every 25 to 50 pounds of weight, as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Imodium_do_I_give_a_dog_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>How much Imodium do I give a dog for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog can take <b>one 2-milligram pill per 40 pounds of body weight two-to-three times a day, says Dr. Klein.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Imodium_can_I_give_my_dog_in_24_hours\"><\/span>How much Imodium can I give my dog in 24 hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Merck Veterinary Manual recommends a dose of 0.1-0.2 mg\/kg [0.05-0.1 mg\/lb]. For convenience, <b>one 2 mg capsule or tablet of Imodium can be given per 50 pounds of body weight. Cut it in half for a dog that weighs around 25 pounds and always use the liquid form of Imodium for dogs under 20 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_dog_too_much_Imodium\"><\/span>Can you give a dog too much Imodium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This drug is usually safe for dogs, and they should get one pill for every 25 to 50 pounds of weight, as well. <b>Dogs can overdose on Imodium, and dogs under 20 pounds are especially at risk.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9zDK0Er5Vnk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_Imodium_to_work_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does it take for Imodium to work in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You shouldn&#8217;t give your dog Imodium for longer than two days without consulting your veterinarian. Imodium takes effect <b>within a couple of hours. If you see no improvement or the issue persists for more than 48 hours, your vet will likely recommend alternatives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Imodium_can_you_give_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How much Imodium can you give to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog can take <b>one 2-milligram pill per 40 pounds of body weight two-to-three times a day, says Dr. Klein. Call your veterinarian first to verify dosage. Do not offer this medication for more than two days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_Imodium_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>Can I give my dog Imodium for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Merck Veterinary Manual recommends a dose of 0.1-0.2 mg\/kg [0.05-0.1 mg\/lb]. For convenience, <b>one 2 mg capsule or tablet of Imodium can be given per 50 pounds of body weight. Cut it in half for a dog that weighs around 25 pounds and always use the liquid form of Imodium for dogs under 20 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_does_Imodium_work_on_dogs\"><\/span>How fast does Imodium work on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You shouldn&#8217;t give your dog Imodium for longer than two days without consulting your veterinarian. Imodium takes effect <b>within a couple of hours. If you see no improvement or the issue persists for more than 48 hours, your vet will likely recommend alternatives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_liquid_Imodium_can_I_give_my_20_pound_dog\"><\/span>How much liquid Imodium can I give my 20 pound dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the liquid form of Imodium A-D, dogs are usually given <b>0.3 to 0.6 mL per pound of weight two to three times per day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_stops_diarrhea_quickly_in_dogs\"><\/span>What stops diarrhea quickly in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A bland diet for 24 to 48 hours may help to resolve your pup&#8217;s issue. Plain-cooked white rice with a little chicken and some canned plain pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) may help to make your pup&#8217;s tummy feel better. Once your pooch feels better, gradually reintroduce their regular food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_medication_can_I_give_my_dog_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>What home medication can I give my dog for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is normally healthy, then you can treat his diarrhea at home with a few home remedies, such as <b>rice water, pumpkin, yogurt, Imodium and a mild chicken and rice diet. Our dogs are part of our family, so taking care of their health is a very important part of being a pet parent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_human_anti_diarrhea_medicine\"><\/span>Can I give my dog human anti diarrhea medicine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Imodium (loperamide) is another over-the-counter medication dogs can take, which also helps resolve diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_Pepto_Bismol_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>Can I give my dog Pepto Bismol for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The famously pink over-the-counter medication, Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) is used to treat gastrointestinal upset in humans, and although it may aid in the resolution of diarrhea in dogs in certain situations, <b>it should only be used if directed by a veterinarian and at the appropriate dose, says Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-198789\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-I-give-my-dog-Pepto-Bismol-for-diarrhea.jpg\" alt=\"Can I give my dog Pepto Bismol for diarrhea?\" width=\"1150\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-I-give-my-dog-Pepto-Bismol-for-diarrhea.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-I-give-my-dog-Pepto-Bismol-for-diarrhea-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-I-give-my-dog-Pepto-Bismol-for-diarrhea-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-I-give-my-dog-Pepto-Bismol-for-diarrhea-768x467.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_medicine_can_dogs_take_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>What human medicine can dogs take for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Imodium tablets contain 2 mg of the drug and should only be given to larger dogs. Liquid Imodium is typically available in a concentration of 1 mg\/5 mL (0.2 mg\/mL), so is a better choice for smaller dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_medicine_can_you_give_a_dog_with_diarrhea\"><\/span>What medicine can you give a dog with diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Loperamide (Imodiumxae). 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_Imodium_or_Pepto_Bismol\"><\/span>Can I give my dog Imodium or Pepto Bismol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Imodium (loperamide) is another over-the-counter medication dogs can take, which also helps resolve diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_Imodium_2mg\"><\/span>Can I give my dog Imodium 2mg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Merck Veterinary Manual recommends a dose of 0.1-0.2 mg\/kg [0.05-0.1 mg\/lb]. For convenience, <b>one 2 mg capsule or tablet of Imodium can be given per 50 pounds of body weight. Cut it in half for a dog that weighs around 25 pounds and always use the liquid form of Imodium for dogs under 20 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_dog_Imodium_to_stop_diarrhea\"><\/span>Can you give a dog Imodium to stop diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Imodium is a medication that can be used to treat dogs with diarrhea. Imodium is actually a brand name for a drug called loperamide. It works by slowing down movement in the intestines, allowing the intestinal walls to absorb electrolytes and water and preventing food from moving through the intestines too quickly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Imodium_can_I_give_my_50_pound_dog\"><\/span>How much Imodium can I give my 50 pound dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your vet may recommend a different dose (or different treatment altogether), but something along the lines of 0.1 mg\/kg of Imodium given twice a day is typical. If you do the math, this means that a ten-pound dog might receive a dose of 0.4 mg of Imodium while a dog who weighs 50 pounds could be given around <b>2 mg<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Imodium_can_a_20lb_dog_have\"><\/span>How much Imodium can a 20lb dog have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the liquid form of Imodium A-D, dogs are usually given <b>0.3 to 0.6 mL per pound of weight two to three times per day. This is generally poured over dogs&#8217; food. For Imodium A-D caplets or EZ Chews, dogs should usually take one 2 mg caplet or chew for every 25 to 50 pounds of body weight two or three times per day.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EX8YcILz5d8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What kind of Imodium is OK for dogs?How much Imodium can I give my dog in a day?Will Imodium hurt my dog?What can I give my dog for diarrhea over the counter?Can you give human Imodium to dogs?What anti-diarrhea medicine is safe for dogs?How much Imodium do I give a dog for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":198787,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-148530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-kind-of-Imodium-is-OK-for-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148530"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148530"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":198790,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148530\/revisions\/198790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/198787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148530"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}