"The Sibe Vibe" - Talking Canine Epilepsy With Gibson's Lead Vet, Dr. Arnold Rugg




With November being National Epilepsy Awareness Month (#NEAM), on this month's episode of my show "The Sibe Vibe" on Dog Works Radio, I am very excited to be chatting with Dr. Arnold Rugg, Medical Director and Owner of the Kingston Animal Hospital in Kingston, New York. 

Gibson receiving laser therapy from Dr. Rugg

Dr. Rugg is our lead vet who has cared for my family's pets for over three decades. He also headed the team who diagnosed and cared for my Gibson throughout his journey with Canine Epilepsy. 

Gibson with Dr. Rugg
I can't say enough about the love Dr. Rugg and his entire team has shown not only Gibson, but all our FiveSibes. To me, they are part of our extended family. Gibson loved going to the office so much, that when he was able to go for walks, he would lead me right to their back door! And one of the staff even painted a portrait of Gibson on their outbuilding! What an honor!

The show is an hour long and packed with very important information for anyone who is caring for an Epi-dog (epileptic dog) or who is considering adopting one. Please feel free to share the show's link with anyone who wishes to learn more about Canine Epilepsy and seizures in dogs, and may they #LiveGibStrong.




Talking Canine Epilepsy with Arnold Rugg, DVM - HERE


To tune in to other episodes of "The Sibe Vibe" visit HERE.



Read Earlier November 
Canine Epilepsy Posts: 

*Recruitment Call* for Epi-dogs for Clinical Trials at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, please visit HERE.

*What Causes Seizures Video* and tips for medicine dosing during time changes, please visit HERE.




 *Please Note* This is not a paid blog post. The following are my affiliate book links through Amazon.com, which means if you click on the link to purchase, we will receive a tiny commission *at no extra cost to you.* Thank you in advance!

  Please be sure the seller is ArcticHouse Publishing to ensure you have a new, authentic book by me. All opinions and experiences in this post are solely mine to share to hopefully help educate others about living with a dog with Canine Epilepsy. A portion of sales from both books I donate via FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong to Canine Epilepsy Resources/Epil-K9 Foundation's "Emma's Seizure Fund" through the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.




#LiveGibStrong * #NEAM * #paws4purple
 

Comments

  1. Brian's Home BlogNovember 14, 2016 at 11:38 AM

    Thank you for working so hard on such an important cause.

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  2. Lapdog CreationsNovember 16, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    Thank you for sharing such important health information!

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  3. UnknownNovember 16, 2016 at 1:04 PM

    Sounds like you have a wonderful vet to care for your FiveSibes! And wow - a portrait on the building, very cool!

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  4. Tonya WilhelmNovember 16, 2016 at 1:25 PM

    You are amazing. The care and time you put into sharing Gib's story is truly inspiring. Keep it up.

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  5. Three Chatty CatsNovember 16, 2016 at 1:28 PM

    My parents had an epileptic dog and this would be great info for anyone with one.

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  6. Talent HoundsNovember 16, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    He sounds like a wonderful caring vet. Good reminder it is K9 Epilepsy Awareness Month. Will share. Thinking of Gibson. Hugs XS

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  7. UnknownNovember 16, 2016 at 2:06 PM

    So awesome you have an awesome vet to take of your fur babies! So cool about the portrait too!

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  8. AmyShojaiNovember 16, 2016 at 3:49 PM

    Will bookmark this to come back and listen to the show. Very important to have expert info!

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  9. Hindy PearsonNovember 16, 2016 at 5:53 PM

    Definitely going to come back and listen to this. You're fortunate to have such a wonderful vet caring for your animals. Love hearing info from the experts.

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  10. UnknownNovember 16, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    I'm not sure I know anyone who can participate in the study but sounds interesting

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  11. LaylasWoofNovember 16, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    THank you for all and thanks for allowing me to share your pics on my page

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  12. UnknownNovember 16, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    Veterinarians are so amazing and it looks like you have yourself an excellent one! Thank you for sharing this important health care information. You learn something new every day!

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  13. BethNovember 16, 2016 at 8:21 PM

    How fortunate you are to have had such an awesome vet for all your dogs! It is clear that Gibson was so special and he made a big impact on a lot of people. Thanks for all you do to help educate people about canine epilepsy!

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  14. Sonja of MontecristoTravelsNovember 16, 2016 at 8:47 PM

    had no idea dogs could have this! wow....

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  15. The Daily Pip November 16, 2016 at 8:54 PM

    Absolutely so important when you find a vet you can trust and who really knows and loves your furry family members. Dr. Rugg sounds wonderful

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  16. Dash Kitten CrewNovember 16, 2016 at 9:12 PM

    Epilepsy is a hidden illness isn't it? Not one you can speak knowledgeably about unless you do some reading, and in case you have a vet you can trust!

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  17. Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemNovember 16, 2016 at 10:06 PM

    Very interesting segment on your show, so informative! Thanks for sharing this Dorothy.
    Love & Biscuits,
    Dogs Luv Us and We Luv them

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  18. UnknownNovember 16, 2016 at 10:15 PM

    Dr. Rugg sounds amazing - that's how we feel about our vet for our crew. We've been seeing her for over ten years and I'd be lost without our vet support system. I'm heading over to listen to the podcast while I hop!

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  19. MattieDogNovember 16, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Enhancing our knowledge to help detect and manage canine epilepsy is on our list of 2017 goals! What great timing - thank you!

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  20. Sweet PurrfectionsNovember 16, 2016 at 10:33 PM

    I think it's great you have a vet who is so caring. I admire your work on canine epilepsy.

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  21. FidoseofRealityNovember 16, 2016 at 11:44 PM

    It is fantastic you have a dedicated vet who takes the time. There are so many vets who don't.

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  22. Pawesome CatsNovember 17, 2016 at 1:49 AM

    Plan to return and listen to this at a later date - he sounds like a wonderful, caring vet.

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  23. Tenacious Little TerrierNovember 17, 2016 at 4:43 AM

    It's great you have such a dedicated vet that you trust!

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  24. UnknownNovember 29, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    A big aspect of responsible pet parenting is finding the right vet. More power to vets like him that are not just excellent at the work they do but compassionate too at the same time

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