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Is it alright to give a Scottish Terrier that is 13 years old Immodium for colitis?

Submitted: 900 days and 19 hours ago.
Category: Pet
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED

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Hi XXXXXXXXX,

There are several medications that for short term can help with the diarrhea associated with colitis. Kaopectate at 1 teaspoon per 5 pound every 2 - 6 hours or Immodium at 1 mg per 15 pounds one or two times a day can be given for diarrhea. Canned pumpkin (not pie filling) will also absorb excess fluid in the bowel with just a spoonful added to the dog’s food

You can read about colitis in detail on the following site. Be sure and read all the pages.
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/colitis-in-dogs/page1.aspx

I hope this information is helpful to you.

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Expert: Jane Lefler
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Answered: 6/6/2007

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15 years Breeding Experience, Former vol. Vet Assistant, Dog Behaviorist

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