{"id":4252,"date":"2022-05-26T10:14:38","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T10:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-05-27T06:35:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T06:35:29","slug":"how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How much Imodium can I give my 8 pound dog?"},"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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#How_much_Imodium_can_I_give_my_8_pound_dog\" title=\"How much Imodium can I give my 8 pound dog?\">How much Imodium can I give my 8 pound dog?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#How_much_Imodium_can_I_give_my_10lb_dog\" title=\"How much Imodium can I give my 10lb dog?\">How much Imodium can I give my 10lb dog?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#Does_Imodium_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Does Imodium hurt dogs?\">Does Imodium hurt dogs?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#Can_you_give_dogs_Imodium_AD_for_diarrhea\" title=\"Can you give dogs Imodium AD for diarrhea?\">Can you give dogs Imodium AD for diarrhea?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#What_is_the_best_anti_diarrhea_medicine_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best anti diarrhea medicine for dogs?\">What is the best anti diarrhea medicine 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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_Imodium_to_take_effect\" title=\"How long does it take for Imodium to take effect?\">How long does it take for Imodium to take effect?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#What_stops_diarrhea_fast\" title=\"What stops diarrhea fast?\">What stops diarrhea fast?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#Is_Scrambled_Egg_good_for_dogs_with_diarrhea\" title=\"Is Scrambled Egg good for dogs with diarrhea?\">Is Scrambled Egg good for dogs with diarrhea?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_harden_his_stool\" title=\"What can I give my dog to harden his stool?\">What can I give my dog to harden his stool?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#How_much_rice_do_you_give_a_dog_with_diarrhea\" title=\"How much rice do you give a dog with diarrhea?\">How much rice do 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#When_should_you_not_take_Imodium\" title=\"When should you not take Imodium?\">When should you not take Imodium?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_diarrhea_but_is_acting_normal\" title=\"Why does my dog have diarrhea but is acting normal?\">Why does my dog have diarrhea but is acting normal?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#What_soothes_a_dogs_stomach_and_helps_with_diarrhea\" title=\"What soothes a dog\u2019s stomach and helps with diarrhea?\">What soothes a dog\u2019s stomach and helps with diarrhea?<\/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\/how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-8-pound-dog\/#How_can_I_settle_my_dogs_stomach\" title=\"How can I settle my dogs stomach?\">How can I settle my dogs stomach?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Imodium_can_I_give_my_8_pound_dog\"><\/span>How much Imodium can I give my 8 pound dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Imodium is used to treat diarrhea. Certain dogs, such as dogs under 20 pounds and very young or old dogs, should not take Imodium. The general dosage recommendation is one Imodium capsule per 50 pounds for dogs. Possible side effects of Imodium include vomiting, bloating, gas, lethargy, and weight loss.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-imodium-can-i-give-my-10lb-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Imodium_can_I_give_my_10lb_dog\"><\/span>How much Imodium can I give my 10lb dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Imodium Dosage For Dogs: A dog can take 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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-imodium-to-work\"><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>This medication will take effect quickly, in about 1 to 2 hours, and improvement in clinical signs should follow.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9dZ4qEq-Brg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-imodium-hurt-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Imodium_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Does Imodium hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You really must always be very careful giving any over-the-counter (OTC) human medications to your pets! And this includes such common \u201cantidiarrheals\u201d as Imodium\u00ae, Kaopectate\u00ae, and Pepto Bismol\u00ae. For one, they can be toxic to your pets \u2014 especially Kaopectate and Pepto Bismol in cats.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qp_hghYrjSM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-give-dogs-imodium-ad-for-diarrhea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_dogs_Imodium_AD_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>Can you give dogs Imodium AD for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the diarrhea is very severe, you may want to also give your dog some loperamide (Imodium AD\u2122), which can help to reduce fluid loss until the rice-water fast, white rice and acidophilus, and the dog\u2019s own healing system can overcome the diarrhea.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-anti-diarrhea-medicine-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_anti_diarrhea_medicine_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best anti diarrhea medicine for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Antidiarrheal agents, dewormers and or probiotics (bacteria that support intestinal health) may be prescribed in some cases. Metronidazole (brand name Flagyl\u00ae) and tylosin (brand name Tylan\u00ae) are commonly prescribed anti-diarrheal agents that decrease the intestinal inflammation that often leads to diarrhea.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kDzvODkL_sA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-give-human-imodium-to-dogs\"><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>Imodium is used to treat diarrhea. Certain dogs, such as dogs under 20 pounds and very young or old dogs, should not take Imodium. The general dosage recommendation is one Imodium capsule per 50 pounds for dogs. Possible side effects of Imodium include vomiting, bloating, gas, lethargy, and weight loss.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-imodium-to-take\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_Imodium_to_take_effect\"><\/span>How long does it take for Imodium to take effect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long does it take for Imodium to work? Imodium typically starts to control diarrhea within 1 hour after you\u2019ve taken the first dose.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uX5c0dkzntM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-stops-diarrhea-fast\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_stops_diarrhea_fast\"><\/span>What stops diarrhea fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BRAT diet<\/p>\n<p>A diet known as BRAT may also quickly relieve diarrhea. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. This diet is effective due to the bland nature of these foods, and the fact that they\u2019re starchy, low-fiber foods. These foods have a binding effect in the digestive tract to make stools bulkier.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G-29hoAb7-w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-scrambled-egg-good-for-dogs-with-diarrhea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Scrambled_Egg_good_for_dogs_with_diarrhea\"><\/span>Is Scrambled Egg good for dogs with diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Opt for bland, easily digestible foods such as white rice, cottage cheese, yogurt, cooked macaroni or oatmeal, or high protein foods such as eggs or chicken without the skin. Stick to this diet until your dog\u2019s symptoms improve and his routine returns to normal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-harden-his-stool\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_harden_his_stool\"><\/span>What can I give my dog to harden his stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some tried-and-true methods include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rice water: Boil high-quality rice in a lot of water, remove the grains, and offer the dog the creamy white soup that\u2019s left.<\/li>\n<li>White rice.<\/li>\n<li>Canned pumpkin (plain, not prepared pie filling) has the odd distinction of being effective for diarrhea and constipation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-rice-do-you-give-a-dog-with-diarrhea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_rice_do_you_give_a_dog_with_diarrhea\"><\/span>How much rice do you give a dog with diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The combination of rice to chicken will be 2 to 1. In other words, if you want to give your dog a total of one cup of food he\/she will receive 1\/3 cup chicken mixed with 2\/3 cup of rice. Feed several small meals per day rather than one or two large meals.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/as2R5YFmBDs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G-29hoAb7-w\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-you-not-take-imodium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_not_take_Imodium\"><\/span>When should you not take Imodium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t take Imodium if you have blood in your stools or black stools. These symptoms likely mean there is a problem in your stomach or intestines. You should see your doctor. Never take Imodium if you have abdominal pain without diarrhea.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-have-diarrhea-but-is-acting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_diarrhea_but_is_acting_normal\"><\/span>Why does my dog have diarrhea but is acting normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of diarrhea include dietary indiscretion such as getting into the garbage pail or eating people food that the dog is not accustomed to, abrupt dietary changes, medications especially antibiotics which tend to disrupt the gastric flora and infectious agents such as parvovirus, coronavirus, Salmonella, E.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-soothes-a-dog-s-stomach-and-helps-with\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_soothes_a_dogs_stomach_and_helps_with_diarrhea\"><\/span>What soothes a dog\u2019s stomach and helps with diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicken and Rice. Chicken and rice are prime ingredients in many dog foods, and these mild foods sit well on upset canine stomachs.<\/li>\n<li>Shredded Chicken. Shredded chicken is easy on upset stomachs and acts as a huge eating incentive for dogs with decreased appetites.<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin.<\/li>\n<li>Bone Broth.<\/li>\n<li>Baby Food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8ZMu7xf-z_c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\">\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-settle-my-dogs-stomach\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_settle_my_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>How can I settle my dogs stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few things you can try, to help your dog feel better if they have an upset stomach:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Withhold food.<\/li>\n<li>Provide your dog with ice cubes.<\/li>\n<li>Give your dog bone broth to drink.<\/li>\n<li>Feed your dog canned pumpkin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Related posts on Imodium Hurt Dogs :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-give-puppies-imodium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can you give puppies Imodium?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How much loperamide Can a dog have?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-give-my-cat-psyllium-for-diarrhea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can I give my cat psyllium for diarrhea?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-kaopectate-can-you-give-a-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How much Kaopectate Can you give a dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-cold-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What happens if a dog eats cold medicine?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-diarrhea-over-the-counter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What can I give my dog for diarrhea over the counter?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much Imodium can I give my 8 pound dog?How much Imodium can I give my 10lb dog?How long does it take for Imodium to work in dogs?Does Imodium hurt dogs?Can you give dogs Imodium AD for diarrhea?What is the best anti diarrhea medicine for dogs?Can you give human Imodium to dogs?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118604,"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":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/neck-botox-pictures.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4252"}],"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=4252"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4252\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25633,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4252\/revisions\/25633"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4252"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}