I t's that time of year when we turn everything P-U-R-P-L-E!   As a Purple Day® for (K9) Epilepsy Ambassador since 2012, in honor of my Gibson (an Epi-dog; dog with epilepsy), in 2015 I began hosting a annual Purple Day® for Epilepsy Blog Hop & Social Media Share -10 years ago!  Little did I know in March, that nine months later, my Gibson would earn his furangel wings. In hindsight, he eventually had kicked the seizure monster to the curb, living the last seven years of his life seizure free. He passed shortly before his tenth birthday, and not from epilepsy.  The purpose of the annual blog hop (and eventually media share was added) was to reach others through blogs and a variety of social media platforms to let them know that with some with some special care and treatment (traditional, holistic, environmental, and/or dietary), along with lots of love,  Epi-dogs like Gibson can—and DO —live happy lives, just like other dogs who do not have epil...

  W e have a lot of fantastic "space events" coming up, and while these are phenomenal for stargazers to take in the amazing sights, these events *could* possibly be of concern to those caring for dogs with seizure disorders, like Canine Epilepsy.    We already know that certain atmospheric conditions, such as eclipses (both solar and lunar), full moons, and solar bursts, as well as meteor showers, storms, changes in atmospheric pressure, and othe r such p henomena , can *and have* trigger seizures in some dogs with epilepsy (Epi-dogs).    There are studies now being conducted on the relationship between these type of events and seizures, but until we know the findings, there are ways to be prepared just in case these events have an affect on your Epi-dog. Coming up, are several space events to be aware of and prepare for, because preparation is key when you share your life with a dog that has seizures.  First up, a ccording to News 9, "A rare seven-plane...