Phenobarbital - Your Take On It

[Rhetts_mama]

Yes, phenobarbital has some potential side effects. But the overall incidence of those side effects is very low (less than 1%). They can be monitored for with regular blood work, and IMO, are less worrisome than the danger of seizures themselves. It's important to keep in mind that phenobarbital may not be needed for a long period of time. Sometimes it's only for a rather brief timespan ( a few months to a year).

Normally I am all for alternative treatments, but seizures are something I take very seriously. I would get my dog in to a veterinary neurologist for another opinion on the cause and likelihood of a repeat appearance.

[AprilLove]

In my opinion, we are over drugging our pets just like we do with homosapiens. You are wise to consider all natural alternatives before using pheno Or any drug opiates. Hopefully it was just a one time occurance for your baby.