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By Becky from Mobile, AL
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02/12/2011
While I would agree with some of the posts that checking with your veterinarian would be the best option there are documented doses in Plumbs veterinary drug formulary of giving the Klonopin to dogs at 0.5mg/kg every 8-12hrs. Usually this is in conjunction with Phenobarbital. So, I think some of the posts were un-knowledgeable and harsh as this is a medication that can be used in both dogs and cats at the correct doses
By
09/03/2010
I have never heard of Klonipin being used in dogs, but I know it can cause serious problems if you stop it without tapering off on the dose. You need to let your Vet know what is going on so he can get the dog back on a safe and effective regimen.
By
09/03/2010
No this is not ok. Very much not ok. Follow the doctors orders and if there are problems, go back to see the doctor.
By
09/03/2010
Hello,
Absolutely not! This could kill your baby! Use the medications your Vet has prescribed.
By
09/01/2010
No this is not okay, this is very irresponsible of you. The point of the medication is to treat an illness (or affliction), not to give them as 'needed'. If you kept her on a regiment, her seizures might actually stop altogether.
By
09/01/2010
Why did you go to a vet if you are not going to follow their directions? If you question their diagnosis get a second opinion. We have a foster dog that gets pheno every night due to seizures and he hasn't had one in the year we have been taking care of him.
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09/01/2010
Becky, this is a question you should be asking her vet. They can refer back to her chart and give you the best advice. Best of luck. I hope she's feeling better soon!
I have 9 Rat Terriers and 3 of them have seizures. The youngest (2 years) is on phenobarbital since she had seizures all month long. The 4 year old has a seizure every 3 months, and the 3 year old has them every 4 months. Is this genetic since my 6 other dogs don't have the problem?
By Gloria J.
By Lizzyanny
08/23/2011
I have a cat with seizures. My Vet explained to me sometimes the mother has a virus that causes a kitten to have a brain lesion. So I think seizures can have many causes, genetic and non genetic. It is hard to tell which sometimes. I do know some breeds are prone to genetic seizures, so one has to be very sure before breeding.
I have a Golden Retriever that is two years old and is having seizures now for just about a year. Our Vet has prescribed Phenobarbital which I give 6 pills a day.
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