Can my dog have loperamide?
Also covers imodium and anti-diarrheal pills.
Caution
Loperamide (Imodium) can cause serious neurological toxicity in dogs with the MDR1 gene mutation, common in collies, Australian shepherds, and other herding breeds.
If your dog ate this, call your vet or an animal poison control line now.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
- Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Symptoms to watch for
- sedation
- incoordination
- disorientation
- constipation
- bloating
Can dogs have loperamide?
Caution. Don't give it without your vet's advice. Contact your vet if your dog ate some, especially a herding breed.
Related
Sources
- Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital: Is your pet at risk of an adverse reaction to common drugs?
- VCA Animal Hospitals: Loperamide
See all caution items or more in medication.