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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.
A dog with a tendency toward diabetes may have a temporary diabetic reaction which can become permanent with prolonged use of prednisone. There may be a tendency to nausea and other signs of upset stomach with the use of pred in a dog with an existing sensitive stomach.