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Is it safe to stop my pet's phenobarbital after only one week?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Morkie | Male | neutered | 7.8 lbs

Can I stop giving my pet phenobarbital after only using it for one week today?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 27th, 2019

Phenobarbital typically takes about 2 weeks to reach therapeutic levels in the blood. Stopping it prior may lead to increased seizure activity. Always discuss changing or discontinuing a medication with the prescribing veterinarian before doing anything.

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