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14. One of my dogs had seizures due to valley fever.

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2025, 07:30 PM

Nov 19

He had a nasty case and didn't make it.

Another of my dogs had either a brain tumor or epilepsy which was treated long term with phenobarbital.

Both of my sweet boys are no longer with me and I miss them so much!

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I am blessed with 3 precious, wonderful, intelligent dogs... [View all] Trueblue Texan Nov 19 OP

Our furbabies are just the most amazing beings! niyad Nov 19 #1

My friend's dog has been on seizure medication for over a year. StarryNite Nov 19 #2

Definitely will see the vet! Trueblue Texan Nov 19 #4

It's all so worth it...for the love of dogs. StarryNite Nov 19 #6

Bless your 2 dogs for alerting you MustLoveBeagles Nov 19 #3

OHHHhhh!! I am so glad that your two other doggies jumped to the rescue by alerting you!! Wow. We can't be everywhere SWBTATTReg Nov 19 #5

As long as she is coming out canetoad Nov 19 #7

Aw! Losing them is so hard. Bless all of you. nt leftyladyfrommo Nov 19 #8

Oh, my goodness, such a sweet thing for them to do. hamsterjill Nov 19 #9

There are medications for seizures Keepthesoulalive Nov 19 #10

Yes, the vet has medicine for seizures ms.pamela Nov 19 #11

Was it phenobarbital? Keepthesoulalive Nov 19 #12

I had a doxie on phenobarbital to control seizures. QED Nov 19 #13

It saved my boys life Keepthesoulalive Nov 19 #16

My 12-year old has to take a hand full of pills twice a day... Trueblue Texan Nov 20 #19

One of my dogs had seizures due to valley fever. QED Nov 19 #14

I am so sorry for your loss, but happy they had well-loved lives with you. Maru Kitteh Nov 19 #15

I am so sorry for your loss...I know that pain too well. Trueblue Texan Nov 20 #18

Dogs are Wonderful!! 🐕 🐶 🐾 💕 nt Raine Nov 19 #17