Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Bismuth Subsalicylate is dosed at 0.25–2 ml/kg PO 3 to 4 times per day (q6-8h) in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed (2023), PDF p.161 (printed p.134), DOGS - Acute diarrhea or as a GI 'coating agent'. Bismuth Subsalicylate is used in dogs for Acute diarrhea, mild GI upset. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bismuth Subsalicylate in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pepto-Bismol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.25–2 ml/kg | 3 to 4 times per day (q6-8h) | 1-2 days | Acute diarrhea, mild GI upset | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed (2023), PDF p.161 (printed p.134), DOGS - Acute diarrhea or as a GI 'coating agent' |
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Bismuth has antimicrobial and antisecretory effects. Salicylate component has anti-inflammatory and antiprostaglandin activity in the GI tract.
CONTRAINDICATED in cats (salicylate toxicity). Darkens stool (black). Contains salicylate — avoid with other NSAIDs. Interfere with abdominal radiographs (radiopaque).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Bismuth Subsalicylate dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.25–2 ml/kg 3 to 4 times per day (q6-8h). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Bismuth Subsalicylate in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Bismuth Subsalicylate in dogs include: 1-2 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Bismuth Subsalicylate is indicated in dogs for: Acute diarrhea, mild GI upset.
These are general warnings for Bismuth Subsalicylate across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. CONTRAINDICATED in cats (salicylate toxicity). Darkens stool (black). Contains salicylate — avoid with other NSAIDs. Interfere with abdominal radiographs (radiopaque).
Why a species-specific page? Bismuth Subsalicylate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.