{"id":4274,"date":"2022-05-30T11:14:41","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T11:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/"},"modified":"2022-05-30T06:31:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T06:31:30","slug":"how-much-loperamide-can-a-dog-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/","title":{"rendered":"How much loperamide Can a dog have?"},"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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#How_much_loperamide_Can_a_dog_have\" title=\"How much loperamide Can a dog have?\">How much loperamide Can a dog have?<\/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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#How_much_loperamide_can_you_give_a_dog\" title=\"How much loperamide can you give a dog?\">How much loperamide can you give a 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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#Can_dogs_have_loperamide_hydrochloride_2mg\" title=\"Can dogs have loperamide hydrochloride 2mg?\">Can dogs have loperamide hydrochloride 2mg?<\/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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#What_can_you_give_a_dog_for_diarrhea\" title=\"What can you give a dog for diarrhea?\">What can you 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#How_many_mL_of_Imodium_can_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"How many mL of Imodium can I give my dog?\">How many mL of Imodium can I give my dog?<\/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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#How_long_does_dog_diarrhea_last\" title=\"How long does dog diarrhea last?\">How long does dog diarrhea last?<\/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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#What_does_metronidazole_do_for_dogs\" title=\"What does metronidazole do for dogs?\">What does metronidazole do for 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\/how-much-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#How_many_days_can_I_give_my_dog_Imodium\" title=\"How many days can I give my dog Imodium?\">How many days can I give my dog Imodium?<\/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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#How_can_I_stop_my_dogs_diarrhea_fast\" title=\"How can I stop my dogs diarrhea fast?\">How can I stop my dogs diarrhea fast?<\/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-loperamide-can-a-dog-have\/#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><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_loperamide_Can_a_dog_have\"><\/span>How much loperamide Can a dog have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">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.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-loperamide-can-you-give-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_loperamide_can_you_give_a_dog\"><\/span>How much loperamide can you give a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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=\"can-dogs-have-loperamide-hydrochloride-2mg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_have_loperamide_hydrochloride_2mg\"><\/span>Can dogs have loperamide hydrochloride 2mg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is available over the counter, but should only be used as directed by your veterinarian. Its use in dogs, rabbits, rodents, and small mammals to treat signs of diarrhea is \u2018off label\u2019 or \u2018extra label\u2019.<\/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=\"what-can-you-give-a-dog-for-diarrhea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_give_a_dog_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>What can you give a dog for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides a small amount of canned pumpkin, other foods to break the fast include white rice mixed with broth, cottage cheese, skinless, boiled chicken and boiled, peeled potatoes. Choose one or two of these foods and give your dog small amounts a few times a day.<\/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=\"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<h2 id=\"how-many-ml-of-imodium-can-i-give-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_mL_of_Imodium_can_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>How many mL of Imodium can I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/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=\"how-long-does-dog-diarrhea-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_dog_diarrhea_last\"><\/span>How long does dog diarrhea last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diarrhea in dogs can occur suddenly and last as long as a day or two up to a few weeks or months. If your dog\u2019s diarrhea persists for more than a day, dehydration can be a concern. Diarrhea that lasts longer can be an indication that your dog has an underlying health issue.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-metronidazole-do-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_metronidazole_do_for_dogs\"><\/span>What does metronidazole do for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Metronidazole is used to treat protozoal infections in dogs and cats including Giardia, Entamoeba, Trichomonas, and Balantidium. It also is used to treat anaerobic bacterial infections. Metronidazole has immune-modulating activity and may be prescribed to treat inflammatory bowel disease.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rlgv6YNaaAk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-days-can-i-give-my-dog-imodium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_can_I_give_my_dog_Imodium\"><\/span>How many days can I give my dog Imodium?<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=\"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<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\/BByCM_dYwbU\" 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=\"how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-diarrhea-fast\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_stop_my_dogs_diarrhea_fast\"><\/span>How can I stop my dogs diarrhea fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Home Remedies for Doggie Diarrhea<\/p>\n<ol>\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<\/ol>\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=\"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<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<div id=\"cnt_rb_271122\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271122\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">What stops diarrhea fast?<\/span><\/div>\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. 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