ClarksMom Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Clark is on antibiotics for a stitched up boo-boo, and now he's got the antibiotic squirts. Will Immodium help with that? Quote Melanie, Clark, Ringo, and Ricardo (Missing Runner at The Bridge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigorangedog Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Yup, I should think so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifthounds Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Might help, but it might make things worse, especially if a dog is sensitive to lactose. If you have a health food store or vitamin aisle nearby you can pick up Slippery Elm bark and give that. It's works reliably for all manner of GI upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarksMom Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Thanks! I think I'll try the Immodium. Clark doesn't have any lactose issues, but Runner does, so it probably wouldn't work on him. Quote Melanie, Clark, Ringo, and Ricardo (Missing Runner at The Bridge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlgwarner Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 The antibiotics wipe out the good bacteria in the intestines along with the bad bacteria. That's what causes the diarrhea. Culturelle, available in the nutritional supplements isle of your local drug store is a very good pro-biotic that will restore the intestinal flora. I open the capsules and sprinkle it on their food. Keep in mind that the runs will probably stick around until the antibiotic is finished. Be sure to keep Clark on the antibiotic for the full duration prescribed by the vet to reduce the chances of developing growth of any antibiotic-resistant infections. Good luck. I hope he's feeling better soon. Quote Mom to: Littermates Ringo (Pak Sgt Pepper)at the bridge, Paul (Pak Penny Lane) and John (Pak Let it Be). The three reunited Beatle Brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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