For dogs that can not
tolerate Phenobarbital or potassium bromide, Zonisamide may be a viable option.
In addition, some animals are not able to
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It can be used together with phenobarbital, or if a cat or dog can not
tolerate phenobarbital, it can be used alone to control seizures.
This medication was initially reserved for dogs who either could not
tolerate phenobarbital for seizures control due to unacceptable side effects, or who needed additional seizure control medication beyond what phenobarbital can provide.