Should I give my dog domperidone for GERD? Is a vet's advice needed?

One pill of this medication will not cause Rumple any side effects, this medication is used sometimes for dogs as well and the dosage given to a dog his size is higher than what he ingested, he should be fine.

Pepcid-ac (generic = famotidine) can be used. You can ask your veterinarian for a specific dose recommendation for Zeus (we're not allowed to recommend specific doses since we haven't actually examined your pup).

While dramamine won't cause harm for a dog, it is not the most effective solution. If you decide to try giving dramamine, I would recommend that you call your veterinarian, as it is not labeled for use in dogs. Please see the following for info on dramamine in dogs and for dosage recommendations. https://www.veterinaryplace.com/dog-medicine/dramamine-for-dogs/ The most effective medication for motion sickness in dogs is a prescription medication called Cerenia, which is available from your veterinarian. It is labeled for motion sickness in dogs and is extremely effective. Thanks for asking PetCoach!

While dimenhydrinate can be given to dogs it is primarily used for motion sickness and is unlikely to help with Cruz's nausea. I'd recommend pulling his food and water up for the next 6-8 hours to allow his stomach to rest, then trying a small amount of water and 1/4 of a normal meal. If he continues to vomit or seems weak or lethargic I'd recommend seeing an emergency veterinarian tonight.

Magnesium hydroxide (the active ingredient in Mylanta) is contra-indicated in patients with certain diseases. It also interacts with a wide variety of prescriptions drugs, Accordingly, it should not be given unless recommended by a veterinarian who has full knowledge of the pet's complete medical history. Also, because Mylanta is a human medication, any use of it in animals if off-label and we are therefore legally unable to provide doses for such drugs without first examining the patient. I suggest you speak with your veterinarian regarding giving this drug to your pet and to obtain an appropriate dose.

Hi and thank you for your question! Indigestion in dogs or acid reflex can be treated with medications Rx through your veterinarian. Legally, I cannot provide drug recommendations or dosage information over the internet. There are a number of acid reducers out there that can help as well as gastric protectants. Some can be found OTC, but only through the direction of your veterinarian. Feeding a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice for a day or so can help. However, I would seek council from your primary care vet on the best treatment for Dogee's indigestion.

In the long term, there is a thought the chronic famotidine use may decrease some nutrient absorption and lead to excessive gastric acid production with possible esophageal acid reflux if it is discontinued. However, most internal medicine specialists still preferentially recommend famotidine over other antacids (such as omeprazole/Prilosec) for chronic use as it is a bit more "mild" in its mechanism of action. I know you mentioned changing foods, but consider discussing a diet trial with a hydrolyzed "hypoallergenic" diet with Brody's vet. If he has a degree of a food allergy or inflammatory bowel disease causing his vomiting and skipping of meals, these hydrolyzed diets fed for 2-3 months can remove a lot of antigenic stimulation in the GI tract and potentially prevent a lot of GI upset.