tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post7583668478727491224..comments2024-03-28T10:47:16.798-04:00Comments on FiveSibes™ : One Husky's Journey with Epilepsy to Highlight November's Epilepsy Awareness MonthFiveSibesMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-31726486518908199792016-09-13T23:27:02.083-04:002016-09-13T23:27:02.083-04:00Thank you for sharing such an informative and help...Thank you for sharing such an informative and helpful article, keep posting!Health Jobs Australiahttps://healthcarecareerblog.wordpress.com/2016/08/16/skill-attributes-that-any-professional-surgeon-should-have/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-57006410749278667272012-05-19T17:20:02.501-04:002012-05-19T17:20:02.501-04:00Thanks for the support. Luckily she has not had an...Thanks for the support. Luckily she has not had another once since. I have done my research and now I know what to do when a seizure happens. I have made my family aware as well. If this happens again at least I will be prepared.Briannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-41775618305307728462012-05-06T12:27:07.100-04:002012-05-06T12:27:07.100-04:00Hi, Chetta...just checking back in. I don't kn...Hi, Chetta...just checking back in. I don't know if you ever saw my post below...I was hoping that all is well Baloo? Sure hope to hear from you again! My Email is FiveSibes(at)gmail.com.FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-35232611136719649572012-05-06T12:25:54.304-04:002012-05-06T12:25:54.304-04:00I know how scary that must have been...paws crosse...I know how scary that must have been...paws crossed she does not have another one! Sometimes things can trigger them and not necessarily be Epilepsy - stressors include stress, certain foods, toxins (inside & out), as well as being hereditary. If you want to chat further, feel free to Email me at FiveSibes(at)gmail(dot)com. Gibson & I are always happy to talk to other Epi-dog parents! Wishing your furbaby all the best.FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-87599433722976081652012-05-06T11:20:40.531-04:002012-05-06T11:20:40.531-04:00My husky cross had her first Grand Mal seizure thi...My husky cross had her first Grand Mal seizure this morning. It lasted about a minute and she was disoriented for about two minutes after. We took her to the emergency vet and everything is fine now, we just need to keep an eye on her. She is a rescue from a reserve so I know very little of her family history. I am desperately hoping she doesnt have another one or at least not for a very very long time :(Briannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-32481290225043578932011-09-22T12:35:40.600-04:002011-09-22T12:35:40.600-04:00Hello, Chetta. I feel so remiss that I never saw t...Hello, Chetta. I feel so remiss that I never saw this post until today. First, I am so very sorry that your furbaby has experienced such serious episodes. My heart is with you. I see you mentioned that he was in his last 6 months of life - and my heart breaks for you - I know it is just about six months and I was thinking of you and hoping that beautiful Baloo is still fighting? How is he? How are you? Please feel free to Email me at FiveSibes(at)gmail(com). We are also on Facebook at FiveSibes: Siberian Husky K9 News & Reviews. It's a community page, so it did not permit me to message you. :-( I'd love to hear from you. Thank you for your additional suggestions, I know they are very helpful for everyone who is the hu-parent of a epileptic/seizure-prone dog to know. I hope to hear from you. Thinking of you both.FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-58111086928689749042011-02-17T02:56:00.439-05:002011-02-17T02:56:00.439-05:00This is a great blog.
I have traveled a long jour...This is a great blog.<br /><br />I have traveled a long journey with my wooley husky Baloo who looks just like your Gibson. Since he was 1 he has suffered from severe epilepsy that comes in clusters. In order to control his seizures he was on a very large dose of phenobarb 3 times a day, large dose of Keppra 3 times a day and Zonisamide as well, and he still had breakthrough seizures every few weeks. He suffered from pancreatitis twice from the potassium bromide so we had to put him on Keppra; he had to have oral surgery as his seizures were so violent he broke 2 molars - had to have knee reconstruction has he tore a ligament in a seizure and now is suffering from liver cancer - probably from the high doses of medicine.<br /><br />He is now 6 years and is in his last months of life as his cancer diagnoses is pretty bad. Through all of this, his desire to live, play, run and be an active and present member of the family has never diminished. We always believed if he had the will to live, we would give him the opportunity, even though it has cost a fortune in vet bills. <br /><br />The emergency kit is good. I would add a few items:<br />*Ask your vet for liquid valium and always have it handy. If they go into a 2nd seizure, it slows down the clusters and can stop a severe seizure<br />* Use nutrical instead of ice cream as the ice cream can cause pancreatitis.<br />* Low fat treats to eat after a seizure (tuna, cottage cheese, chicken breast)<br />* Always remove other dogs who may be present as they can turn on the seizing dog, and attack him. This is a natural instinct within the other dogs, so they shouldn't be punished if they do that. They should just be separated for a while. <br />* A seizure pillow - to prevent injury to the dog head, teeth, neck and skull<br />* Ocular pressure gently on the eyes calms the dog while having a seizure. Gently put pressure on the closed eyes, count to 8 seconds and release - repeat for around 5 minutes. <br /><br />Here's a pic of Baloo <br />http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=691427045&aid=87353#!/photo.php?fbid=321167097045&set=a.65311957045.87353.691427045&theaterChettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261520659570155866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-13318696838158612592010-11-22T11:23:11.608-05:002010-11-22T11:23:11.608-05:00Thank you for all the information! Great post!Thank you for all the information! Great post!Remingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647012156213355972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-2016908571356207092010-11-22T01:45:04.936-05:002010-11-22T01:45:04.936-05:00We are so sorry to read about Gibson. Glad to see...We are so sorry to read about Gibson. Glad to see he is doing better and you are so prepared for any future seizures. We pray he never has another and my paws are crossed that he lives a long, healthy, seizure-free life! He is a beautiful dog and has great facial markings.<br /><br />The epilepsy emergency kit is great! Gibson is very lucky that you are so prepared and educated on his condition. Thank you for sharing such important information. My human, K, was baby-sitting/dog-sitting when the huge lab had a seizure. It freaked her out since she was not told anything about the dog's condition. Very scary experience, and she got banged and bruised, but the dog got through it and was perfectly fine afterwards. <br /><br />SukaSukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009318011921074536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-40605821388408774162010-11-22T00:56:37.638-05:002010-11-22T00:56:37.638-05:00Having lost a dog to epilepsy, I think you for thi...Having lost a dog to epilepsy, I think you for this post. The more info out there, the better...Life With Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466234787177577152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-82844108443354627972010-11-21T20:41:18.140-05:002010-11-21T20:41:18.140-05:00Thank you for sharing that with us. My Bentley had...Thank you for sharing that with us. My Bentley had a seizure one Sunday morning out of the blue. I was terrified, but I sat beside him talking him thru it because I knew he was as scared as I was. When he came out of it, I called the vet who told me to give him some candy to raise his blood sugar.<br /><br />We tested the next day but nothing showed up and he never had another. I'm so glad you posted the emergency items to have on hand. I'll work on the list in case we ever have to deal with another seizure in any of the pack.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100381901254968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-40749565795435454082010-11-21T08:29:53.936-05:002010-11-21T08:29:53.936-05:00Thanks for sharing such great experience and infor...Thanks for sharing such great experience and information.Diana Chiewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644338153197830354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-3665400923546750652010-11-21T07:16:12.029-05:002010-11-21T07:16:12.029-05:00What a terrific post and so glad that Gibson is do...What a terrific post and so glad that Gibson is doing well. We know that the seizures appear more common in Sibes but are fortunate not to have to deal with them here - yet. But if we ever do, this post is a terrific resource.<br /><br />Thanks.D.K. Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708239686660301305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-57285723697768810472010-11-21T00:27:12.441-05:002010-11-21T00:27:12.441-05:00I had no idea this was so common. Your post was wo...I had no idea this was so common. Your post was wonderful. I can't imagine ever having to go through this, but if I do at least now I feel more equiped to handle it. Thank you for sharing it all.Emma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-31399608487603097772010-11-20T23:36:49.146-05:002010-11-20T23:36:49.146-05:00This is a great post-thank you. We are all very gl...This is a great post-thank you. We are all very glad that Gibson is getting on well, arrooos,<br /><br />RA & IsisTimberLovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273078876037010647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-87145052670948057992010-11-20T22:54:56.852-05:002010-11-20T22:54:56.852-05:00Thanks for the great information. My dog Kelly has...Thanks for the great information. My dog Kelly has had a couple seizures, of unknown cause. It's very scary. I wish you and Gibson the best.Peggy Frezonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-26457046215720992492010-11-20T22:29:59.582-05:002010-11-20T22:29:59.582-05:00WOW! What an awesome dog Gibson is and what a gre...WOW! What an awesome dog Gibson is and what a great dog mom he has. It must have been so scary the first time it happened and then so many after that. So glad you were able to get the help you needed and he is being taken care of. Sounds like he is doing better now. Thank you so much for sharing your story.24 Paws of Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574070591449171093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851874827498139933.post-14782324313368971422010-11-20T22:13:11.487-05:002010-11-20T22:13:11.487-05:00Outstanding post. AND we are so glad that Gibson ...Outstanding post. AND we are so glad that Gibson is doing well. Phantom has had a number of seizures over the years, nothing as serious as this, but we understand how scary they can be. Mom monitors Phantom's and keeps track of all the factors at the time. But he has not needed to be medicated because they are short and infrequent. This post has such wonderful information in it.<br /><br />Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.com