Phenobarbital is one of the most commonly used drugs to treat epilepsy and other seizure disorders in dogs. It is also known by the brand names Luminal and Barbita.
Phenobarbital works by decreasing and stabilizing neuron activity in the brain. It increases the neurotransmitter GABA, which calms nerves, and decreases glutamate, a neurotransmitter that stimulates nerves.
While this decreases
