FAQ

Seizures in dogs can be triggered by genetic epilepsy, brain tumors, trauma, infections, toxins, or missed doses of anti-seizure medication like phenobarbital.

Phenobarbital may initially cause your dog to feel drowsy, unsteady, or hungrier and thirstier, but these effects often lessen after a few weeks of treatment.

Seizures in dogs can be triggered by genetic epilepsy, brain tumors, trauma, infections, or exposure to toxins.

Phenobarbital may initially make your dog feel drowsy, unsteady, or hungrier and thirstier than usual, but these side effects often lessen after a few weeks.

Seizures in dogs can be triggered by idiopathic epilepsy, brain tumors, trauma, infections, toxins, or missed doses of seizure medication like phenobarbital.

Phenobarbital may make your dog feel drowsy, uncoordinated, thirsty, and hungry initially, but these effects often lessen after a few weeks of treatment.

Yes, phenobarbital and Keppra (levetiracetam) can be taken together for dogs with epilepsy, under close veterinary supervision.

Diarrhea is not a commonly reported side effect of phenobarbital, but digestive upset including vomiting can occur in rare cases.

Yes, phenobarbital should be given consistently every 12 hours to maintain stable blood levels and effectively control seizures.

Dogs can remain on phenobarbital for months or even years, as long as it effectively controls seizures and is well tolerated, with regular veterinary monitoring.