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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.
Adding one (for small dogs) to two (for larger dogs) tablespoons of plain, unsweetened yogurt to your pup's food can help soothe his stomach and start to replace healthy bacteria in the gut. Just make absolutely sure you never feed your dog a yogurt containing Xylitol or artificial sweeteners.