Yvonne B. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My mother-in-law accidentally gave my greater swiss mountain dog a double dose of levetiracetam (1500 mg instead of 750 mg) after dinner. The dog weighs about 140 lbs and takes this medication for seizures. Should we induce vomiting, and could this overdose affect his coordination, ability to stand, or respiratory system?

December 1st, 2024

Anna S. answered

Levetiracetam is known to have a high margin of safety in dogs, so an overdose of 1500 mg is unlikel...

December 1st, 2024

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