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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.
Pepcid AC is 10 mg. The dose for a 60# dog would be 1.5 pills (or 15 mg) so you can adjust that accordingly. If your dog can hold it down, some white bread in addition to the Pepcid can really help. Do not give Pepto Bismol. It contains aspirin like compounds which can be aggravating to a dog's stomach. BTW, an upset stomach for 1 evening is not that big of a deal if that's the only symptom. If the only symptom is an upset stomach and grass eating, then personally I would tend to give the Pepcid, give some bland white foods if the dog will tolerate it and just wait it out.