Updated: November 13, 2025   W hen a dog goes into a seizure, their body temperature can rise dangerously high. In an effort to keep them cool, research has been done on where to place cool packs on your dog.* When my own Gibson had his first seizure, all I had was a loaf of frozen Italian bread and a bag of frozen peas in my freezer. And that's what I used! Along with our veterinarian, I developed this "Cooling Down an Epi-Dog: Where Do I Put Cold Packs?" to help others with Epi-dogs understand the importance of cooling down a seizing dog, as well as tips for keeping them cool before, during, and after a seizure.    I'm super proud of my cooling down an Epi-dog poster and happy to know it has helped Epi-dogs across the world to #LiveGibStrong! Today, there are some pretty cool cooler vests, and even a human one our friends over at Oh, the Life of Olivia shared on our page, but with Gibson being a 98 lb - 120 lb (at times due to meds), and with with being a wooly Hus...