[CynthiaLasVegas]

Originally Posted by armani2007

so after finally finding a vet that cared enough to do some research into what was wrong with my 9 month old dog instead of saying he was hypoglycemic, had a liver shunt, or was just dreaming and having sezuires we have found out that he epileptic. hes on phenobarbital? and he obviously feels much better. no more sezuires. and now he actually plays unfortunately his favorite play thing is my favorite heels lol but i can deal with that. does anyone else have or have had a yorkie with this condition? im just trying to figure out what he long term affects of this medication can do if his life expectancy is less because of the epilepsy any um other disorders i should look for that develop from it? also i swear this medication makes him too hyper lol im trying to find a yorkie thats at a shelter to get him a friend for company or find a toy he really likes but no luck yet. thanks to anyone who can help me a little bit.

Dear Friend, I am having same problem with my 8 month old Yorkie "Buddy". is on Phenobarbital 2 x a day but chew on my hands non stop. My wrists are raw. What to do, haven't this one out yet. Can you help ? Will this pass? He has always been overactive, acts like he needs Ritalin for dogs or somethings but one would think the epil. med. would calm him down more, The Vet said we may need to increase the dose, but I don't want to totally drug him out. Ya know? CynthiaLasVegas