phenobarbital pills for dogs with seizer red inside?

[bekumdemiri]

every time i give the pills to my dog he goes too sleep ? why ?


does the pills make him tired he is 2 years old i give him half a pill in the morning and half the pill at night why he always slepy and tired is it cause of pills ?

[ragapple]

How long has he been on them? as alex stated this problem can be just when he's first on them wear off with time as he adjusts . Its definatly something to mention to your vet - this situation is not a "one dose fits all" so adjusting dosage may be a good idea.

[sararoy03]

Yes, the doesage could be wrong. Speak to the veterinarian who prescribed the pills - let them know what side effects you are seeing. A blood screen can show if the dose is too high for your dog.

[2Westies]

Talk to your vet about possibly adjusting the dose, it may take awhile to get him to a level that works so that he can function normally. Good Luck.

[Alex N]

"It is not unusual for some patients to demonstrate depression or sedation when phenobarbital therapy is initiated. This effect is generally transient and resolves as the patient acclimates to the medication. If this problem has not resolved after two weeks, a phenobarbital blood level can be drawn to determine if the dose is too high for the individual in question. Running a blood level sooner may not be useful as it takes a couple of weeks to achieve a stable and meaningful blood level".