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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots  Unfortunately, I now go to the vet for every little thing. I prefer it that way although I now realize I'm quite paranoid.
I actually have my regular vet checking Max's phenobarbital levels. They said they could do Max's maintenance. It's better than my driving an hour to LSU. However, I have everyone's email addresses and when Max started limping I emailed LSU.
Max is extremely lethargic. VERY. He's definitely not his normal self. I'm guessing the doubling of his medication may have done that to him as that is one of the side effects. It should regulate though in a couple of days. He's also taking Rimadyl which I also believe causes drowsiness. I'm debating calling my vet, but not sure if I really need to. Maybe I should wait until Monday. |
Did they just up his pheno dose? Pheno will make them very drowsy. It takes about a month for the body to adjust to the pheno and then he will be less drowsy.
It broke my heart the first month Lady was on Pheno. She was a zombie. She did adjust to the medication, though.
We have to be very careful not to give her anything else that might be sedating. She can't take Benadryl at all. She literally cannot walk she is so sedated. I have never heard of Rimadyl being sedating, but check with your vet. I'd also be concerned because some dogs can't tolerate Rimadyl and have serious side effects. Lady has multiple health issues and always gets Tramadol for pain.