FAQ

Vets may recommend famotidine, omeprazole, or probiotics for dogs; Tums might be used short-term only if approved by a veterinarian.

Tums is generally not toxic to dogs but should only be given under veterinary guidance due to potential side effects and risks, especially with improper formulations.

Tums may be given to dogs in small doses—typically 0.5 to 1 tablet per 10–20 lbs of body weight—but only under veterinary guidance due to potential health risks.

Veterinarian-approved antacids for dogs include famotidine, omeprazole, and sucralfate; Tums may be safe short-term but only under veterinary guidance.

Tums (calcium carbonate) is not toxic to most dogs, but its use should only be under veterinary guidance due to potential risks and limited effectiveness. Always check for unsafe additives and never give human medications to dogs without a vet's approval.

Dogs licking their private area is normal grooming behavior, but excessive licking may signal an underlying medical or behavioral issue requiring veterinary attention.

Dogs primarily lick their private areas as part of normal grooming or to relieve discomfort caused by medical or behavioral issues, not for pleasure.

Occasional licking of a dog’s genital area is normal grooming behavior, but persistent or excessive licking may signal an underlying medical or behavioral problem that requires veterinary attention.

Dogs primarily lick their privates as part of normal grooming or in response to discomfort, not for pleasure. Excessive licking may indicate medical or behavioral issues.

Occasional licking of a dog's private area is normal grooming behavior, but persistent or excessive licking can signal underlying medical or behavioral issues and should be evaluated by a veterinarian.