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You should contact your vet to confirm the directions as we at Boop by Petco are not able to prescribe or alter medications for pets not under our direct care. Levetiracetam is fast acting and effective quite quickly and epirepress is slow to leave the system so it is often possible to change over relatively quickly, monitoring closely for any neurologic signs
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Luckily Keppra has a large safety index, meaning that 20x the therapeutic level (1,200mg/kg) can be given and only cause mild symptoms (salivation and vomiting). Your pet should be ok after receiving 1500 mg at once b/c this is a dosage of 36mg/kg). No need to induce vomiting or visit your ER vet. You can return to his normal 2 pills at his next schedule dosage. I would also recommend just informing your vet for proper record keeping. Thanks for visiting Boop by Petco! Take care.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Some people do notice lethargy and difficulty walking with levetiracetam, but in general these side effects improve after a few days to weeks. If Milo's seizures started recently I would also worry that the lethargy and trouble with balance could be signs of neurologic disease. Seizures in an older dog are most commonly related to a lesion in the brain such as a tumor. I would recommend rechecking with your veterinarian to have Milo examined - you may want to discuss additional tests like an MRI to determine a cause for the seizures or discuss alternative anti convulsants.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I do not think that you are being selfish at all. You care about him which is good. It is common for dogs with epilepsy to eventually need more medications added to their anti-seizure medication protocols. There are several anti-seizure medications that can be considered including phenobarbital, potassium bromide, Keppra, zonisamide, among many others. I would encourage you to discuss with your veterinarian about other anti-seizure medications. Often times dogs with epilepsy respond favorably to other medications. Good luck and have a great day!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello. We do use Keppra in dogs, & this would have been a bit on the lower dosing side, so I would not be concerned. A potential dangerous dose would need to be at least 10 times this much. You might notics a little decreased alertness for a couple of hours, but not much else. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025