My dog's seizures stopped with phenobarbital. Is it epilepsy or tumor?

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My dog had 2 seizures in decandfeb took him to the vet. said it could be low blood sugar.Gave vitamins and antibiotics 3weeks later he had 8seizures in 29 hours 3/4 hours apart took him to the vet again and had a CBC this is the result( pic below) she said the result we're ok and prescribed phenobarbital for his seizures said could be epilipsy or tumor ( can't afford MRI now)but Aftertaking the medication for3days he hasn't had any seizure.For4 years he hasn't had 1seizure Could it be a tumor? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 2 months old | 23 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

The good response to phenobarb makes a tumour less likely - these tend to respond very poorly and continue to have increasing seizures despite medication. His age also makes epilepsy likely so I would continue with the treatment as prescribed for 3-6months and possibly taper down carefully after this if no seizures occurring, or maintain as is if stable and limited side effects

My dog's seizures stopped with phenobarbital. Is it epilepsy or tumor?

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