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Q. My 12 year old female Lab Retreiver started having very severe seizures about 36 hrs ago. I went to my vet and she was prescribed Valium and Tramadol. I was told this was to break the seizure cycle. While the severity of the seizures lessened greatly the frequency of seizures did not. I’m concerned that if she continues to seize it will effect her brain. My vet seems reluctant to give any anti-seizure meds until the cycle of seizures is broken. That seems backwards to me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated..
I am very sorry to hear about your labrador, watching a pet having a seizure is a difficult experience for anyone. Valium (diazepam) is commonly used (intravenously, orally or even rectally) to try to stop an active seizure but is … Continue reading
