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Question by carly m: a question about my dogs epilepsy…?
shes on 4 ML of potassium bromide and KNOCK ON WOOD she hasnt had a siezure in about a little mroe than 2 weeks now.

the only thing is the dog pharmacy we get the meds from-oradell animal hospital meds …only has liquid or powder form of this medicine.

she takes liquid..4 ML in the plastic injection tube..and its inserted orally.my dad squirts it down her throat and she HATES it. its salty and…we cant put it in her dog food cause she eats dry not wet….so

anyways..she went to bite my dad today when he gave her the meds..she really hates getting it. the pharmacy suggested maybe getting the powder form and trying to find a human pharmacy nearby and getting it capsulated..but its alot of work

does anyone have a dog who takes liquid meds who handles it a different way? we’re desperate..its torture seeing her cry when my dad has to give her that..but of course im SO thankful she hasnt had another siezure.

any tips???

5 stars to the best! real life experiences preferred!thank you
i know about phenobarbital very well…but its bad for my dogs liver cause shes old =( but thank you for the suggestion!

Best answer:

Answer by lizzy
Sometimes you can also have a flavoring compound added to the liquid to make it taste better. Potassium bromide is kind of an older med, most vets use phenobarbital, which comes in a liquid or a tablet form. Usually we will only use potassium bromide if the phenobarbital isn’t working. I would ask the vet if phenobarbital is an option for her.

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