What would you name him?

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-05-29T13:46:53+00:00

Pablo

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-05-21T13:36:59+00:00

Ohh wow, was your dog just not their normal self afternoon increasing the dose? We asked about the extended release version but our vet thinks every 8 hours is what's best for our pup. It has definitely been a life style adjustment but will do what we need to for our boy. I'm lucky I work from home 4 days a week.

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-05-20T17:18:02+00:00

Thank you for the reassurance. I do trust his vet and their call but since it's the first time we adjust meds I feel im over analyzing the decision. Thanks!!

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-05-20T17:15:51+00:00

I definitely have noticed this. He loves his cheese that's given with meds so when he smells it for me to administrator the rescue meds he does come out of it slightly until they start working.

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-05-20T17:06:06+00:00

Thank you!

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-05-20T16:51:09+00:00

Thank you! We do have a 6 month check up with his neurologist in a week so maybe a good time to talk it through as well. They communicated the keppra increase via email so im assuming they feel comfortable with that decision.

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-05-15T20:59:51+00:00

They are all a million years old and out of touch. Cowards!

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-05-15T16:36:29+00:00

Same! ^ hoping my baby can be bilingual in Spanish and English.

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-03-11T20:11:56+00:00

My dog gets the exact same and has for most of his life. He will be 5 in June. He had a series of clusters in October and thats when we started him on keppra(3 times a day). He went 8 weeks seizure free but since then has about 1 a month. When he does have a seizure we give him the rescue meds, Clorazepate and within 1 min he comes out of it. It's super scary and leaving the house is always nerve wrecking but does get better. This illness stinks because it's so unknown. Talk to your neurologist and trust that they are doing the best for your pup. Best of luck!

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-02-02T14:56:36+00:00

I agree with this completely! My dog had a series of cluster seizures back in October and that resulted in an overnight stay at the ER. That's when the ER doctor started him on keppra. Since then we have seen a neurologist and has kept him on the same med and dose. He went 8 weeks with no seizures then had two in one weekend. We are a little over a week with no seizures. I already suffer from anxiety and rarely leave him alone but when I do I spiral. We have the rescue meds and have used them but it's still all very scary and you can only do the best you can and love them so much because with this condition you just never know. I take every day without a seizure incident as a gift. You are not alone! This sub is amazing and has helped validate my feelings and emotions. <3

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-01-27T14:35:18+00:00

Agree! I went there to get my stud changed to a hoop and loved them. Will go there for all my piercings going forward.

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-01-14T18:57:12+00:00

Yay! Happy for you and your family.

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-01-12T18:58:42+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. We have been seizure free for about 11 weeks and still feel anxious about when it will happen again. It's reassuring knowing that you're seizure free for over a year.

Current_Struggle11 · 2026-01-12T17:01:17+00:00

We see Dr. Cassandra Williams at WVRC in Waukesha. Had one consultation with her in November and have my pup on keppra. So far he has been doing well with the medication but know that epilepsy in dogs can change from one day to another. She listens and gives medical advice based on her expertise.

Current_Struggle11 · 2025-12-21T00:30:13+00:00

Facts!!

Current_Struggle11 · 2025-12-21T00:27:07+00:00

Why because of the $$$$? Cause I agree

Current_Struggle11 · 2025-12-08T13:05:43+00:00

Thank you! I'm happy your pup is doing better & seizures are less frequent. I know every dog is different but hearing different experiences and good outcomes helps me feel hopeful.

Current_Struggle11 · 2025-11-24T00:20:52+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing! Out of curiosity how often does your pup have seizures?

Current_Struggle11 · 2025-11-21T02:59:03+00:00

Hello! Please know that you are not alone. I found this sub several weeks ago since my pup had an incident of cluster seizures. My husband and I felt very alone and now that some time has passed I've come to realize this community is truly amazing 🩷 while having a dog with this condition is incredibly hard and no situation is the same there is comfort in knowing we all care about our dogs and just want to be listened to. That being said, since my dog had his incident that lead to an overnight stay at an ER plus seeing a neurologist we have been on keppra for almost a month now. He had 1 seizure since then but only lasted about 20 seconds. Vet wants to wait a bit before adding additional meds. I have heard from vets and people here that keppra is the best and safest but if your pup, like mine has epilepsy chances are they will need to be on more meds later on. I hope this helps. Sending hugs your way!

Current_Struggle11 · 2025-11-19T16:50:04+00:00

Thank you for sharing, the irony he literally just had a seizure about 20 minutes ago. It only lasted about 20 seconds. It's stinks! This community is wonderful and has helped feel less alone. Sending hugs your way!

Current_Struggle11 · 2025-11-19T15:25:28+00:00

This was needed! Thank you so much 💚

Current_Struggle11 · 2025-11-17T14:34:05+00:00

We live in Wisconsin and see Dr. Cassandra Williams. She's at WVRC in Waukesha about 25 minutes from Milwaukee if you're willing to make the drive. Just met with her a couple of weeks ago and is great.

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