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Is my dog's seizure medication causing her staggering and distress?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old | 58 lbs

My dog has been hav8ng seizures. Given medication (epiphen) she is now acting although intoxicated. Over past week she has deteriorated considerably. Back legs keep giving way. Very a lethargic. When walking keeps staggering, falling and hitting her head. Tail between legs. She’s a boxer, 8 years old. Eating and going to the toilet ok. Vision seems to be going. She’s very distressed,

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2020

Boxers have a very high instince of cancer. I would be very worried that at 8 years old that may be what is going on with her; a tumor in the brain. I suggest you take her back to the vet for a follow-up. You may need to make a decision about her quality of life. I'm very sorry that she is so distressed.

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