Cat behavior change with phenobarbital

dawnm

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I am wondering if anyone can tell me for sure if phenobarbital in cats can cause changes in behavior? I have a cat who is on phenobarb and she has been for a while. She has become aggressive to the other cats? trying to see if anyone has any experience like this
 

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I have no experience but I did find this https://www.vetinfo.com/cat-seizures-phenobarbital.html   It lists agitation and irritation as a possible adverse side effect.  I would think this could show itself as aggression towards the other cats.  Have you brought this up to the vet?  She may need the dosage adjusted or a different medication.
 
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