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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.
This is achieved through buffering of the aspirin to lessen its effect on the stomach. Aspirin has coated buffered aspirin which minimizes any gastric upset for your dog. Another advantage of aspirin is that, itâs made from herbs that have been proven for many years to be a very effective in getting rid of pain.