additional medications. The drugs used to treat seizures are also sedatives, so the aim of managing epilepsy is to stop or minimize the frequency and severity of seizures without causing excessive sedation, so it’s not unusual for a dog on epilepsy medication to still have an occasional ...
If your dog has had seizures for a few years this is likely a medication you have heard of. But it’s no longer a go-to medication for seizures as there are many disadvantages and risks to your dog (6). Phenobarbital is processed by your dog’s liver and long-term use can lead to...
A single short seizure with recovery or seizures in a dog already on medication still requires a vet visit. Immediate vet attention is needed if a dog collapses or is extremely weak. Possible causes can be internal bleeding, heart issues, shock, poisoning, drug overdose, or endocrine issues ...
it can be dangerous. Any seizure longer than a few minutes can raise your dog's body temperature to unsafe levels. And dogs may hurt themselves during a seizure. But most dogs with idiopathic epilepsy that take anti-seizure medication can live normal lives, even if they still have occasional...
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be a little frightened. If she is having very frequent or longseizuresthen this can cause her some discomfort. Your vet may talk to you about putting her on an anti-seizure medication such as Phenobarbitol or possibly a steroid such as prednisone to help to reduce the frequency ofseizures....
Ask your veterinarian which flea medication would be best to use on your dog. Or choose from natural flea control products which are safe for your home and pets.If you have completely eliminated fleas and signs still exist that your Miniature Schnauzer is having a reaction, it could be your...
However, it's still important your puppy becomes familiar with different situations, including being around people and other dogs. Ask your vet if they know any safe classes or socialising events you can take your puppy to. Are dog booster vaccinations necessary? Yes. While the initial set of...
you’ve given the dog little or no (or very unclear) information about what you do want her to do. On the other hand, when she does perfectly normal doggy things, like having accidents, if she’s a young puppy, or eating some interesting smelling thing, unpleasant and scary things happe...
Enteric-coated– The coating is meant to protect the lining of the stomach in humans. Dogs do not fully digest the coating, and won’t receive the full benefit of the medication. We don’t recommend giving enteric-coated aspirin to dogs. ...