My dog has epilepsy. What are the treatment options for his seizures?

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My pet dog has epilepsy attacks. He is 4 year old and had the 1st one when he was 2.5 year old. The attacks are usually at 2-3 months time gap once even 6 months. They last for about 2-3 mins. The one he had today lasted 5 mins. I'm really worried about him. Doctors here say that there is no med or cure. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 3 months old | 88 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm very sorry to hear about your dog's seizures. Was a blood test run to check for an underlying metabolic cause or toxin exposure? For example, liver disease or low blood sugar levels can contribute to seizures. Anti-seizure medication is available, but is typically not started until the 2-3rd single seizure episode, after any series of cluster seizures, or after a very severe seizure episode. It is important to discuss with your veterinarian whether starting anti-seizure medication is the right choice for Bruno. Once started, he will likely need it for life, and he would also require follow-up blood work to ensure that the medication is at a safe and effective dosage. Some common anti-seizure medications include phenobarbital or potassium bromide - you can ask your vet if any of these options are available in your country. I hope this helps, and Bruno gets the help he needs!

My dog has epilepsy. What are the treatment options for his seizures?

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