NEW! Canine Epilepsy Resources & Epil-K9 List ARCHIVES
September 2024
Welcome to the Canine Epilepsy Resource Center ARCHIVES
and Home of the EPIL-K9 List!
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
This website was designed to provide information and support to those who love and care for an epileptic dog (or cat). It is scary to watch your pet have a seizure whether it be a full blown tonic clonic (grand mal), a petit mal or something in between. You feel helpless as an owner and just want to help your pet. The information on this site is provided to do just that. Please use the links on the left and the right to navigate this site.
About the EPIL-K9 All Breed Canine Epilepsy List
Epil-K9, The All Breed Canine Epilepsy List was founded in 1996 by Alicia Wiersma-Aylward. It is now co-owned and managed by: Marion Mitchell, Chris Desmedt, Alisa Arnoff, Jeanette Tunstall, Kathy Linder, Anne Pelagatti and Jean Collinson. The purpose of Epil-K9 to is to discuss canine epilepsy and seizures. List members are encouraged to ask questions and/or give information on these disorders according to their experiences. However, suggestions and advice found here are not to be misconstrued as an alternative to personal, professional veterinary care. This forum has been designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment to anyone with a seizuring dog or is interested in this health problem. It is also designed to educate and inform us, so we may better deal with seizures in our animals. Therefore, we strive for a friendly atmosphere of mutual cooperation and understanding. We are a large and very active list, with members from over 20 countries. In addition EPIL-K9, is very fortunate to have veterinarians, including leading veterinary specialists in canine epilepsy on the list sharing their knowledge with us. We hope that you will find the information contained in these pages helpful and informative.
Emma's Memorial Fund
Donation Information
If you wish to make a donation to Emma's Fund, this is the ONLY way.
]Make the check out to: NCVMF - Emma's Fund and address the check to:
Dr. Karen Munana/Julie Ann Nettifee
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Clinical Sciences; Lab B236
North Carolina State University
1060 William Moore Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
Information about Emma's Memorial Fund
2019 Update from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences about Emma's Fund
2018 Update from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences about Emma's Fund
2015 Update from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences about Emma's Fund
2011 Update from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences about Emma's Fund
Article from the Fall Issue, Magazine for the NCU College of Veterinary Medicine
Reports from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine:
- Assessment of the prevalence and clinical features of cryptogenic epilepsy in dogs: 45 cases (2003-2011): Click to download.
- The pharmacokinetics of midazolam after intravenous, intramuscular and rectal administration in healthy dogs: CLick to download.
- Impacts of Epilepsy of Dogs on their CaregiversClick here to download a PDF of the article
Also here is a link to the on going clinical trials: https://cvm.ncsu.edu/research/clinical-trials/list/?specialty=neurology
What's Wrong With Gibson?
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| Awarded "Best in Print" in 2012 - 2019 2by AmericanPet Magazine |
Dorothy Wills-Raftery, owner and author of the FiveSibes™, has written a children's book explaining Canine Epilepsy. The book is called What's Wrong With Gibson? and is available for $10.95 + S&H. This is the first book in a series of books featuring the FiveSibes™. From the website: The FiveSibes™ Tales are a collection of beautifully illustrated short story books about the lives of five Siberian Husky dogs living and learning together. These are short, easy to read stories beautifully illustrated with fun characters that will appeal to the child in everyone!
For more information and how to order the book.
EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy
in Reference Book Category, New York City Big Book Award for "Excellence" in Animals/Pets Book Category, Named BEST IN PRINT 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 by AmericanPet Magazine & Named “TOP DOG BOOKS 2015" by Talent Hounds
A portion of proceeds from the book will be donated to support canine epilepsy research, information & valuable resources through the Canine Epilepsy Resources, Epil-K9 Foundation, and NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Neurology Department.
For more information and how to order the book.
PODCASTS
The Sibe Vibe Welcomes Marion Mitchell from Canine Epilepsy Resources
Join the host of The Sibe Vibe Podcast, Dorothy Wills-Raftery as she interviews Marion Mitchell of the non-profit Canine Epilepsy Resources.
On this episode Dorothy and Marion have an in-depth discussion about all things relating to canine epilepsy including: the types of seizures, the treatments–both holistic and medications, the importance of diet, quality of life for Epi-dogs and some of the alternative treatments available for dogs with this disease. Marion also discusses Emma's Fund, the Canine Epilepsy Resources website, and the Epil-K9 support list.
(Release date 11/11/12).
The Sibe Vibe Welcomes Dr. Karen Munana, Professor of Neurology at NCSU
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The following episode of The Sibe Vibe Podcast may be of interest as
it has mentions of Canine Epilepsy Resources, Epil-K9 List, and Emma's
Fund, and features Dr. Karen R. Muñana,
Professor of Neurology, veterinarian, and author of over 70 works on
veterinary neurology; and Julie Ann Nettifee Osborne, a Licensed
Veterinarian Technician with Neurology specialty,
and author; both from the North Carolina State University College of
Veterinary Medicine's Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab
(Release date 11/2014)
Section Updated: 9/28/2024
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Epil-K9 Policy Statement
The purpose of the Epil-K9 list is to provide a clearing house for ideas and commentary on problems we face dealing with canine epilepsy. It is not the function of the list and/or its owners to promote any veterinary practices, protocols or procedures. Any veterinary medical advice should be dispensed only by a professional vet. The giving of canine health care advice is beyond our competence and training. In the past,we have allowed promotions to be advertised on the list for organizations that provide advice and information with regard to specific canine health care/medical issues. We should endeavor to divorce and sever any connection that our list has with such organizations and eliminate any promotion or advertisement of these organizations on our list. By doing so, we can insulate the list, its owners and members from any liability and/or legal fees which the list may suffer as a result of a perceived legal connection between our list and these organizations.List members are perfectly free to join in and take part in any private communication concerning such veterinary medical issues. We, as list owners, simply cannot endorse any veterinary medical procedures or organizations promoting same.
List Owners:- Marion Mitchell, Chris Desmedt, Kathy Linder, Jeannette Turnstall, Jean Collinson and Anne Pelagatti.
Page last update: 08/19/2019/Migrated to FiveSibes 9/28/2024
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