How do I safely wean my French Bulldog off phenobarbital medication?

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my french bulldog has been on phenobarbital (15 mg) 2x daily for 1 month. what was originally diagnosed as seizures was found to be a severe inner ear infection. 2 weeks of antibiotic and symptoms have disappeared. how do i wean him off the phenobarbital? Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 18 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. The best way to do this is to cut the dose by 50% every 10 days. So, give 1 tablet once a day for 10 days, then 1/2 tablet once a day for 10 days, then 1/2 tablet every other day for 10 doses ( 20 days ). If you see any signs of tremors, weakness, or even a mild seizure, go back to the last previous decrease for another 5 days & try dropping it again. Your pet was not on the medication for very long, but there may already been some modifications in brain chemicals. Best to always go slow. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

How do I safely wean my French Bulldog off phenobarbital medication?

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