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Old 02-08-2010, 09:34 PM   #1
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Simethicone...?
So my 1 1/2 year old pug girl gets pretty gassy sometimes...

Does anyone know if Simethicone (GasX) is safe for dogs? I am a nurse and know that in people, Simethicone isn't absorbed into the body, it just stays in the GI tract....

I don't want to give it to her unless I know it's safe!! I will call down to my vet if I need to but just wondering if anyone knows off the top of their head...
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:57 PM   #2
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Re: Simethicone...?
Here is a posting from a veterinary forum - personally, I would start at the LOW dose and work my way up (it's always safer that way)

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Yes, you can use simethicone. Dose is 25-200mg every 6 hours or 1-2mg/lb has been cited too.

It's very safe as it isn't absorbed from the GI tract.
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Re: Simethicone...?
Gas X is part of my "anti bloat" protocol and I keep it on hand for that reason. It buys time if gas build up occurs.
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Gas X is part of my "anti bloat" protocol and I keep it on hand for that reason. It buys time if gas build up occurs.
exactly the same for me. not only do i keep it on hand, it's right on my window sill above my kitchen sink!
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Re: Simethicone...?
yup, its safe!
its even safe for rabbits
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