My dog's epilepsy seizures are back and happening too frequently.

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Hi I'm so sorry to bother you. My moms shitsu has epilepsy. He's been good for over one year but started to have seizures again. He had two yesterday (lasted a min each bc we have Valium from vet) and just had one again now. The duration of them so close together has us worried. Should we be? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 22 lbs

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! First, you are no bother at all-that's what's we are here for. Secondly, yes, you have a cause for concern. Any time a known epileptic starts seizing again, especially with any frequency, it's time for a vet visit asap. Likely they will do bloodwork to make sure nothing has changed since you were prescribed medications last. You did not mention any phenobarbital or potassium bromide for long term relief from seizures? Is your dog on any any antiseizure medications or just the Valium as needed? If he is not on medications currently they may very well start him on something for long term relief. If he already is-they will likely adjust the dosages. I hope this helps!

My dog's epilepsy seizures are back and happening too frequently.

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