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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.
Even though cheese contains lactose, which can cause upset stomachs in dogs, cheese usually isnât the culprit behind digestive issues. âWhile some dogs really donât do well with milk sugar (lactose), most cheeses are pretty low in lactose compared to milk so we rarely see upset stomach from cheese,â Heinze adds.