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, Standard poodle owner. Tums is a brand of antacid that is used to treat symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers in humans. However, it is safe to give to dogs if they are experiencing symptoms of an upset stomach. Antacids work by increasing the pH of the digestive tract to a more basic level.
Zantac, and Pepcid-AC can be used to help alleviate stomach upset due to acid reflux. Never give your dog more than 1 dose of these medications a day. Also be sure to never use the extra strength tablets. Get the lowest mg tablet when administering to pets. Zantac for example should be 75mg tablets for the doses below and Pepcid-AC should be 10mg tablets..