If they do not respond to medications, such as
intravenous diazepam or barbiturates, the prognosis is poor and euthanasia should be considered.
If a pet is having a long or severe seizure, the veterinarian may give
intravenous diazepam to bring the pet out of the seizure.
Not exact matches
Dogs that are severely ill may require
intravenous fluids to stabilize blood sugar, an enema to remove intestinal toxins before they are absorbed and medications such as
diazepam to stop seizures.
Occasionally a constant
intravenous drip of
diazepam or barbiturates is needed.
Most dogs with cluster seizures, or status epilepticus can be treated by your veterinarian or an emergency center by
intravenous or rectal
diazepam, and stopped within minutes to hours.