Guest ss556 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Alan has to take meds twice daily. I was giving him Pepcid xtra once a day (in the a.m. 1/2 hr. before eating). I switched to zantac at the suggestion of one vet. The other said Prilosec. Does anyone have experience with which may have worked better for your greys or any comments on these medicines? Regardless of what I give him, he has tummy rumbles anyway w/ home cooked food. I seem to think the Pepcid may have worked better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I've always used the Pepcid here with good results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I've always used regular pepcid the ingredient in regular pepcid (famatodine, or something like that), is the same medicine my vet gave to Bailey intravenously when she had her pancreatitis. also wanted to add that the generic brand is much, much cheaper...just look at the ingredient to see that it is famatodine 10mg... Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Zantac works for most, 150mg twice a day or 300mg at bedtime. On the tough ones I have used prilosec. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeatherDemps Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I use regular strength Pepcid AC with my italian greyhound for acid reflux and now also with Dempsey as he is going through chemo. I haven't tried any of the other meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lori Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I've always used regular pepcid the ingredient in regular pepcid (famatodine, or something like that), is the same medicine my vet gave to Bailey intravenously when she had her pancreatitis. also wanted to add that the generic brand is much, much cheaper...just look at the ingredient to see that it is famatodine 10mg... Yes, I use the generic, the vet said for us that was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Pepcid (or the generic, much cheaper ) works better for Sugar. On the other hand, Zantac works better for me so I have both on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndlover Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I find that Pepcid works well for Daisy. I just picked up the generic brand today b/c she has been having tummy troubles. Hope that Alan is feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) I have used both Zantac and Pepcid AC on Morty. Pepcid works better and now I will look for the Generic . I for myself have PrilosecOTC . Edited March 14, 2008 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I used to use Pepcid on Matty without much benefit. The vet recently recommended Prilosec when she was prescribed rimadyl - which I never gave her, so never gave her the Prilosec. I know for me, Zantac and Pepcid don't work at all, while Prilosec does. They act differently - histamine blockers vs. proton pump inhibitors. If he's not having any improvement with Zantac and Pepcid, the Prilosec may work. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) Hey Susan, Bobbi takes extra strength pepcid one hour before meals and the gurgling and flatulence associated with Gastrititis has virtually disappeared. I get the generic brand at COSTCO. It's working like a charm. Hugs and ear scritches to Alan. Nancy Edited March 15, 2008 by FreddyGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Thanks everyone. I went to Costco yesterday and bought the generic of Pepcid. I will give it to him twice a day, the extra strength, which for now, I broke in half and see what happens. I do have Prilosec, so I can always try that down the road. The zantac really didn't seem to help. My poor baby with all his pills everyday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I think the MAXIMUM dose is 20mg for them for pepcid. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Yes, it is, from my understanding. That's why instead of 20 mg. once a day, I will break it in half and give 10 mgs. twice a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirsmom Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 pepcid regular, here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HersheysMom Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hope Alan feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lotsagreys4me Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 pepcid regular here. It seems to really work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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