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| Exciting News for Purple Day from FiveSibes! |
So many times over the years, parents and guardians of dogs with Canine Epilepsy have heard about placing cool packs on their dog to help with seizure care, especially since a dog's temperature can rise dangerously high during and after a seizure, and heat/overheating can also trigger seizures. The most popular question we hear is, "Where do I put the ice pack?!" Most times one will hear that the placement should be on the dog's "lower back" or between the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. But many times that may leave dog parents going "Where exactly is that?" This led me to develop an information flyer, reviewed by my own vet, based on what worked for my Gibson to share with others to help answer that question when a dog has a seizure of "Where do I put the cold packs?"
I'm SO excited to present this on Purple Day®...
Wait for it...
Are you curious...?
Here's just a little peek...
Did I mention I'm SO excited about unveiling this?! It's been a couple years in the making from conception--to talking with the uber-talented artist/illustrator, Cameo Anderson, about the image of Gibson I wanted to have (and she produced beautifully)--to working on the text--proofing copies--and finally reviewing with my vet before printing drafts. I knew for this poster, I wanted to not only show where the back placement of a cool pack was, but I also wanted to share some other methods of cooling down an Epi-Dog during a seizure, post seizure, and also some tips for everyday use to help hopefully keep one at bay.
Okay, seriously now...
My New Educational Poster,
Featuring Gibson:
Featuring Gibson:
Cooling Down An Epi-Dog:
Where Do I Put Cold Packs?!
These are the cooling methods I used with my own Gibson, and while I am not a vet, simply a hu-mom doing what I found best to help my Epi-dog when a seizure was triggered, I am thankful to Gibson's outstanding vet, Dr. Arnold Rugg of Kingston Animal Hospital, for conferring with me on this important information as I developed this educational poster. That with Cameo's beautiful depiction of Gibson made this a project straight from my heart with the hope that we can help other Epi-dogs.
I am also honored to have this educational poster be part of the #Paws4Purple Program in partnership with The Anita Kaufmann Foundation (AKFUS)/Purple Day Every Day organization.
What do you think of our exciting Canine Epilepsy Educational Poster?
Check out our video from last year's Purple Day event at Kingston Animal Hospital! Even the Easter Bunny came by our #LiveGibStrong booth to say "hi" and to pick up some samples of Sassy's Goodies pupcakes & Gib Nibs!
Not sure what Purple Day is all about? Check out our video that tells you all about it and the amazing gal, Cassidy Megan, who created it, as well as some beautiful Epi-dogs and now Epi-angels.
Photo provided by Nanette Willis
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I'm so pleased to announce that thanks to those who have purchased Gib Nib so far, Nanette is ready to send her first check from sales through November to The Wally Foundation for $25! Such a win-win for Epi-dogs - delicious wholesome treats to eat and a way to pay it forward to help other Epi-dogs in need! Woo! Thanks, Nanette, Sassy, and Sassy's Goodies! (To purchase Gib Nibs and have a donation sent to TWF, visit SassysGoodies.net).
The North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences Companion Animal Epilepsy Lab has a call out for registrations to participate without leaving your home!
Upload the information flyer HERE
For more info on NCSU-CVM's Clincal Trial, contact Julie Nettifee at janettif@ncsu.edu
For more info on NCSU-CVM's Clincal Trial, contact Julie Nettifee at janettif@ncsu.edu
Interested in learning more about Canine Epilepsy?
Check out my books at ArcticHouse Publishing (available online and through Amazon) and my #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy campaign and educational section on my website at FiveSibes.com, a portion of sales from all K9 books is donated to help Epi-dogs or Siberian Huskies in need. Also visit the #Paws4Purple Program partnership with The Anita Kaufmann Foundation at http://purpledayeveryday.org/paws-4-purple/
to review information available, to request hard copies or to download free digital files.
to review information available, to request hard copies or to download free digital files.
My latest Canine Epilepsy articles in 4Knines:
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Coming Soon!
My Purple Day® episode of "The Sibe Vibe" will be airing March 31st. This will be a different type of show where I will be sharing excerpts of my book, EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy. Be sure to stop back to tune in to the link to hear some of the amazing heartfelt stories in the book. I will also be sharing links on my other FiveSibes social media accounts.
Please join us in showing your support of those living with epilepsy - both pets and humans - by sharing your Purple Day photos - whether it is your pets and/or you or you and your human family dressed in purple, whipping up purple treats together, posing with a purple ball, wearing a purple bandana, hat, bow, shirt, collar, etc., or simply add a purple filter to a favorite photo! You can also share your story about a loved one who is living with Epilepsy.
Join in by grabbing our badge from below, and share a link to all hosts: FiveSibes, Confessions of a Rescue Mom, and Knotty Toys for Good Dogs, link up to your blog, Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter posts, and then have some fun hopping around to the hosts and other hoppers' sites to see how they are supporting Epilepsy awareness! The link will be OPEN ALL WEEK so join in any time up until April 1st!
Join in by grabbing our badge from below, and share a link to all hosts: FiveSibes, Confessions of a Rescue Mom, and Knotty Toys for Good Dogs, link up to your blog, Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter posts, and then have some fun hopping around to the hosts and other hoppers' sites to see how they are supporting Epilepsy awareness! The link will be OPEN ALL WEEK so join in any time up until April 1st!
Also be sure to check out the co-hosted Purple Day for Epilepsy 2019 - #Pets4Purple Day Face Event HERE for sharing posts, photos, stories, info & more!
I'd like to think my Gibson would be proud!
Miss you, Gib, my sweet boy. You inspired so many.
💜 Forever in my heart. 💜
"Gibson" Les Paul of Mystic Mountain
January 6, 2006 ~ December 16, 2015
My Beloved Epi-Angel
#LiveGibStrongForever
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