My dog took too much Keppra. Should I induce vomiting or see a vet?

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I accidentally gave my dog 3 keppra pills instead of 2. He is 90 lbs. the pills are 500mg each. Should I induce vomiting or go to Er vet??

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Luckily Keppra has a large safety index, meaning that 20x the therapeutic level (1,200mg/kg) can be given and only cause mild symptoms (salivation and vomiting). Your pet should be ok after receiving 1500 mg at once b/c this is a dosage of 36mg/kg). No need to induce vomiting or visit your ER vet. You can return to his normal 2 pills at his next schedule dosage. I would also recommend just informing your vet for proper record keeping. Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Take care.

My dog took too much Keppra. Should I induce vomiting or see a vet?

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