Can my dog have pepto-bismol?
Also covers pepto bismol, pepto, bismuth subsalicylate, and kaopectate.
Caution
Pepto-Bismol contains bismuth subsalicylate, a salicylate related to aspirin. Too much can cause stomach ulcers and other aspirin-like toxicity in dogs.
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
- black stool
- vomiting
- stomach ulcers
- lethargy
Can dogs have pepto-bismol?
Caution. Ask your vet before giving it, and don't combine it with aspirin or other NSAIDs. Contact your vet if your dog ate a large amount.
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