Are there any effective over-the-counter meds for my dog's seizures?

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is there an over the counter med for seizures for charlie who is 5 yrs old. he has had seizures on and off most of is adult life. Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | neutered | 15 years and 10 months old | 7 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there are no over-the-counter medications that are effective for seizures. There may be some nutraceuticals that claim efficacy, but these are not proven to be effective. Seizures can be due to a few different causes, so treatment depends on the cause. It can be due to certain diseases, organ failure, or imbalances in the blood. It can also be due to diseases, or tumors that primarily affect the brain. In order to find the cause of this problem and get the most appropriate treatment, Charlie will need to see a vet. Without knowing the details of his condition, it's difficult to tell how severe this is, but if Charlie is otherwise acting normal, then this would be a sign that he is not experiencing a severe disease. There are other conditions that may look similar to seizures, so it's possible that something else is causing the episodes that you are noticing. The most helpful thing to do is take a video of him when he is doing it and take that to the vet. I hope that helps and Charlie gets better soon.

Are there any effective over-the-counter meds for my dog's seizures?

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