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' — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.133, Bismuth Subsalicylate monograph spanning p.133-134; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. 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 | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed (2023), PDF p.161 (printed p.134), DOGS - Acute diarrhea or as a GI 'coating agent' — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.133, Bismuth Subsalicylate monograph spanning p.133-134; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (ml/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.104 | • 1-3 mL/kg/day (in divided doses) PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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.