Dr. Gary Sandler Dr. Sandler. 3 doctors agreed: Tongue hurts: It might be under your tongue as well and you might not be able to see the cause. Wait it out a few days or see your dentist if it persists or you want an answer sooner.
He had 6 seizures over the past year and had been diagnosed with epilepsy, however once he started his heart medications the seizures stopped and our vet determined they were due to cardiac issues. He is taking Enalapril, Furosemide, and Vetmedin, and within three days of starting the meds he was like a new. dog.
Gabapentin is a good choice in seizures when other medications are not working well to control the seizures or if levels are not easy to control as with phenobarbital or potassium bromide. The most common side effect is sedation with gabapentin but they seem to get used to it after using it for a week or two.