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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.
Depending on your dogâs condition, a veterinarian may take a radiograph of the abdomen to assess the stomachâs position. Because bloat can quickly cause life-threatening shock, metabolic and cardiac abnormalities, many things may be done very quickly to stabilize your dog.