Bismuth Subsalicylate for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Bismuth Subsalicylate is used in dog for Acute diarrhea, mild GI upset. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bismuth Subsalicylate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Pepto-Bismol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.25–2 ml/kg | q4-8h | 1-2 days | Acute diarrhea, mild GI upset | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Bismuth has antimicrobial and antisecretory effects. Salicylate component has anti-inflammatory and antiprostaglandin activity in the GI tract.
Side effects & warnings
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with dog dosing
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 dog — 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.