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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.
The normal time for a stomach to completely empty dry dog kibble into the intestine is 1-8 hours. For liquids the stomach can empty almost immediately into the intestine. In an abnormal dog's system it can take up to twice that long to empty the stomach. I hope this helps, best wishes. Dr. Dan