My dog had seizures and won't eat anti-seizure meds. How to give?

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Dog just had second seizure in 24 hrs. She looks asleep as she is breathing slowly but is not responding to food. Vet gave anti-seizure meds but she won't eat so we can't give them to her. Please help, I'm so scared. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 12 years and 7 months old

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Sierra! You should call your vet and give him/her an update. If she isn't eating and you can't get her to take the pills then your vet may need to have the medication compounded into a liquid. You could also try the pills in a pill pocket and see if she will eat that or your vet may need to teach you how to pill her with a pill gun. If your vet did not run blood-work then she should have some done to check her liver, kidneys, etc. Unfortunately when an older dog starts to have seizures, a brain tumor is a possibility. You could take her to a neurologist for an examination and testing to determine the exact cause of her seizures and the best medication to treat. Hope she feels better soon!

My dog had seizures and won't eat anti-seizure meds. How to give?

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