Dog had seizure, liver enzymes high. How long for antibiotics to work?

The trouble eating, disorientation and wobbly gait is likely a transient side effect from the phenobarbital given to control the seizures. This should subside after about two weeks until the body is used to the medication.

Hello, Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. So sorry this happened to Sputnik. It can take up to 7-10 days for his body to regulate to the medications. It's not really the relaxers necessarily that is making him this way. Those are likely already out of his system. It is hard for me to say though as I'm not sure what he was given, how much, when the last dose was, etc. It is usually the anti-seizure medication that will make dogs lethargic until the body gets accustomed to it. As long as he is eating and drinking, urinating and defecating then I wouldn't be overly concerned at this stage. If after 10 days he is still very lethargic then you need to call your vet or the neurologist and talk about adjusting the dosage of the medications. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

It's very hard to tell, he needs to be hospitalized and needs to receive treatment for liver failure, a liver shunt needs to be checked as well, only time will tell if he can be saved or not but this is definitely a very serious condition.

Poor Sheba. If she has a bladder tumor then she will likely continue to have blood in her urine; although treatment with an anti-inflammatory (Piroxicam) can help. This medication can also slow the progression of the tumor. However to answer your question, antibiotics (if effective) will reduce bacterial numbers and show clinical improvement within 48-72 hrs after use. It is highly likely that if a tumor was seen in her bladder, that it is cancer. We often see transitional cell carcinoma affect the bladder. Ask your vet about palliative care options for Sheba if she seems to be in pain or in any discomfort. I wish you and Sheba all the best in the days to come.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Dudley. It can take a while for antibiotics to make a difference. I would continue with the medication as prescribed. If you have seen absolutely no improvement by tomorrow, then he should see his veterinarian again. There can be other causes for a swollen leg aside from infection. Vasculitis, for example, is possible. However, it is always important to start antibiotics first as other medications could make an infection worse if not treated. These can be challenging cases! I hope this information helps!

Amoxitab is a mild form of penicillin so as long as it was the right dose for Lucky and he has no history of allergy I don't think it was related. Seizures in older dogs that have never had epilepsy usually indicate an underlying condition such as a liver problem or brain issue. Keep a really close eye and if he goes into another seizure I would go to your vet as an emergency, otherwise make a routine appointment to have a general health check.

Most of the dogs will improve within 24hrs from starting the antibiotics. However, pyometra is a serious, debilitating disease and many dogs will not get back to normal (despite antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications) until they get spayed. If Ella has been on antibiotics for longer than 48hrs and she has not made any improvement, you should get her checked by your local vets again.