Why is my dog restless and pacing after multiple seizures and Valium?

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My 46 lb dog is on phenobarb 64 mg morning and night. She has had 6 seizures today, the last one a half hr ago. After her 2nd seizure I gave her another dose of phenobarb as directed by my vet, so three doses today. After her 4th seizure I gave her 20 mg of valium, the script reads 2 to 4 tablets three times daily for seizures (10 mg tabs) She is wired, pacing, restless, constant walking and getting into the other animals personal spaces. Does valium in dogs make them restless or is it possibly. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

She is having cluster of seizures that ideally should be treated by your veterinarian at the clinic/hospital. What you are seeing now is most likely ''a post ictal' phase, that means the signs (pacing, restless, seems blind and so on) in the period of time after the seizure episode. These signs could last even 24hours. The major concern is that she could go into another cluster of seizure episode and have severe secondary effect from it. I would strongly advised to have her treated at the clinic until she is completely out from these acute episodes. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why is my dog restless and pacing after multiple seizures and Valium?

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