Important K9 Epilepsy Webinar by AKC Canine Health Foundation - Please Register!

Mark Your Calendars! An important Canine Health Webinar by the AKC Canine Health Foundation is coming up in June for caregivers of dogs with epilepsy (epi-dogs) featuring a veterinary neurology expert.

The webinar - "Studying Epilepsy in Dogs: Research Approaches and Insights" - features guest speaker Karen Muñana, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), and member of the International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force of The Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab at North Carolina State University-College of Veterinary Medicine (NCSU-CVM). This is my go-to resource for all things Canine Epilepsy. If you are a hu-parent/foster/caregiver of an Epi-dog, or a rescue/shelter caring for dog(s) with epilepsy, this is a must-see!

This seminar is FREE, but you need to register in advance! 


đź“ŚWEBINAR DATE: June 23, 2026
đź“ŚWEBINAR TIME: 7 PM ET 
đź“ŚREGISTER:  https://bit.ly/3PmBP1D 
 
According to the AKC Canine Health Foundation, "Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs, yet important questions remain about inherited risk and how breed-specific studies can advance understanding of the disease. Join us on June 23 at 7:00 PM ET for a webinar exploring how a research team at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital investigates idiopathic epilepsy within breeds, including approaches to defining prevalence, characterizing clinical signs, evaluating heritability, and collecting data to support future genetic studies. Learn how these studies may help support future advances in diagnosis, management, and breeding strategies." 

 
Register for the upcoming AKC Canine Health Foundation's "Studying Epilepsy in Dogs: Research Approaches and Insights"
with Dr. Karen Muñana
 
For more information on Canine Epilepsy,
visit The Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab at NCSU-CVM HERE.

 "Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs." 
 ~AKC Canine Health Foundation
 
 

 
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Comments

  1. Brian's Home BlogMay 29, 2026 at 6:13 PM

    Bet that is going to be a good one!

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  2. SandeeJune 3, 2026 at 9:57 AM

    A very important webinar to attend.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  3. Tail Wag WisdomJune 3, 2026 at 9:08 PM

    What a great webinar that all Epi-Dog parents should attend. I hope it will be recorded so everyone can watch. I'll be sharing with all my dog parents. This is one not to miss! Thanks for sharing and for being such a warrior for Epi-Dogs. You're definitely carrying on Gibson's legacy is the most beautiful way.

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  4. LaylasWoofJune 5, 2026 at 12:39 AM

    WOW this sounds so interesting, am putting in my calendar and hopefully will be able to join, thanks

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