#LIVEGIBSTRONG ❤︎ K-9 EPILEPSY AWARENESS ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY

 
Updated 9.04,2024
 
Welcome to our award-winning FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong online vetted resources for Canine Epilepsy. Below is an extensive library of links and sources to hopefully help you on your journey with an Epi-dog so they may all #LiveGibStrong with Canine Epilepsy as my beautiful boy, Gibson, did, and for who all this is named after.
 
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Who is Gibson of #LiveGibStrong?

Gibson was a beautiful wooly Siberian Husky and a beloved member of the FiveSibes family. Diagnosed with idiopathic Canine Epilepsy at age three in 2009, he is the beautiful face behind the FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness Campaign, created by author and "FiveSibesMom" Dorothy Wills-Raftery. The idea behind #LiveGibStrong is to help spread the word that dogs can - and DO - live full, happy lives with seizures and/or Canine Epilepsy. 

Also through this campaign, we help raise awareness, educate, and
raise funds dog-eared for non-profit Canine Epilepsy organizations, such as the Canine Epilepsy Resources & The Wally Foundation-Canine Epilepsy, that offer immense support to families of Epi-dogs. With special care, medications, and alternative therapies, Gibson lived SEVEN years seizure free and was an inspiration to Epi-dog families worldwide with his zest and love of life. Epilepsy did not define him. Life did. Gibson earned his angel wings December 16, 2015 just three weeks shy of his 10th birthday, NOT from epilepsy, but from hemangiosarcoma that was discovered during surgery after he suddenly became ill. Even as he was carried in for surgery, he wore his big Gibbie smile and gave out those precious Gibbie kisses. He is missed greatly, but is by my side in spirit every single day, inspiring me to be Gib strong.

 
Gibson embraced life and the challenges he met along the way with a big happy Siberian Husky smile. He was a true Epi-Warrior. With Gibson's spirit by my side, we will continue our Canine Epilepsy  advocacy and education in the effort to help and support other Epi-dog families, and to let them know they are not alone in this journey. It is our continued wish that all Epi-dogs #LiveGibStrong & #LiveGibStrongForever. ~Dorothy "FiveSibesMom"
 
 
★Founder of #LiveGibStrong 💜 K-9 Epilepsy Awareness & Education
★Author of & Partner with The Anita Kaufmann Foundation/Purple Day® Every Day for #Paws4Purple
★International Purple Day® for Epilepsy K9 Ambassador Since 2012
★Volunteer Case Manager for The Wally Foundation~Canine Epilepsy
★NYC Big Book Award & Independent Press Award Recipient for
"Excellence" in Pet & Reference Book for EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy
What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy Award-Winning Children's Book
★DWAA Maxwell Medallion "Excellence" Recipient
★Four  Books Named AmericanPet Magazine "Best in Print"
★Talent Hounds "Top Dog Books"
★International Award-Winning Siberian Husky & K9 Blog "FiveSibes"

 
Scroll Down Below for Important Links, Info, Books & Podcasts, and NEW Features

Meet My Epi-Star & #LiveGibStrong Namesake: Gibson (click on Gib's below)

My Guest Appearance on
GREY PAWS AND ALL PODCAST
"Help! My Dog is Having Seizures. Is it Epilepsy?" 
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If you'd like to read my first blog post from 2010 about the first days of Gibson's seizures that containsactual diary notes on when we began 
our journey with epilepsy, visit HERE.


  


  

 
Did You Know Your Epi-Dog's Temperature Can Get Dangerously High During/After A Seizure and It's Important to Him/Her Down? 
 
Here is an important vet-approved resource chart to help show you how to cool your dog down. Simply CLICK ON POSTER below to give you more info.
 
 
 
What if a Seizure Lasts More Than 5 Minutes at Home?
 
Dr. Karen Muñana - a veterinary neurologist at North Carolina State University & the Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab - explains why we get concerned about seizures lasting more than 5 minutes and what owners may be instructed to do at home until they can reach the veterinary ER. 
 
 
 
 
What's in Your Epi-Dog's
First Aid Kit?
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What Trigger A Seizure in a Dog?
 
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 Click on Gibson to go to article...
  
 
Be sure to read Veterinarian Reports further below on Potassium Bromide (KBr) 
 
 
 
 
 
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Groundbreaking News for New Surgical Technique for Focal Seizures From Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
 
States Cornell: "An interdisciplinary team including researchers from #CornellVet has developed a new surgical technique that blocks the spread of focal epileptic seizures in the brain by making precise incisions with femtosecond laser pulses. The promising new approach offers several advantages to existing treatment protocols."
 
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"Caring for an Epi-Dog & Caregiver"
Video Slideshow Moving Book 
2024
Proudly in partnership with the Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab at North Carolina State University~College of Veterinary Medicine
 
 
 
 This presentation is also available in PDF print format.
Simply Email FiveSibesLiveGibStrong(at)gmail(dot)com and 
put "Caring for Caregiver" in subject line.
 

Check out this excellent and informative clip from VetVine featuring Dr. Karen Muñana, neurology professor, at The Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine-CVM talking about how there is “no one-size-fits-all” when it comes to treatment and care of dogs with epilepsy, and the considerations of treatments epilepsy with anti-seizure medications.



In this quick video excerpt from "Epilepsy Summit" by VetVine and North Carolina State University Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab, they discuss how "The month of March, it's been said when describing the weather, often "comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." A wide range of weather patterns - bad and good - can be seen. The same is true for dogs living with epilepsy and the impacts of the disease on their behavior. In the period of time before an actual seizure (the pre-ictal phase), we can see a range of signs or behaviors that may indicate a seizure is coming. Dr. Ana Clara Muñoz explains:
 
 


 
Another short courtesy of VetVine about the side effects of much-needed anti-seizure medications from veterinary neurologists. 
 

 
 
 


 
 
 
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 “Talking About Canine Epilepsy” that I am thrilled to have joined the panel of wonderful guests—as you can see from the graphic below—including a Q&A session with veterinary neurology experts, Dr. Karen Muñana, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology), Professor of Neurology at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine/The Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab, and member of the International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force, and Julie Nettifee, RVT, MS, VTS (Neurology) & Research, also from The Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab at North Carolina state University-College of Veterinary Medicine and the 2020 American Humane Hero Veterinary Nurse, along with several other Canine Epilepsy caregivers and advocates. 
 
A “Must-See” for any Epi-dog caregiver.

Click on graphic below and enter Passcode: cjZCQs8? in box where asked in order to listen to the 2-hour session (you can pause it).

 
 
Informative Article on Seizures 
and
Open Clinical Trials 





Click on image below to read important article!
 
 
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 30 Days of Epi-Tips...
 
 
 
Click on image to read how The Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab is leading the way in Research!
 

 
 

 
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WHAT DO I DO ABOUT MY EPI-DOGS MEDICATION WITH THE FALL BACK TIME CHANGE?

CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW FOR INFO!

 


DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: 

MEDICATION SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS  & SEASONAL TIPS

 
CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW! 
 

A five-years-in-the making "new kid on the block" is Dogilepsy. Here's there thoughts on the effects of Time Change on Epi-Dogs:




Time Change adjustments  (Spring or Fall) for dogs with Epilepsy is a real thing. Epileptic seizures are not a one-size-fits all for Epi-dogs.

"Seizure management is not a one-size-fits-all with every dog. Some dogs are exquisitely sensitive to the timing of their medications - and can have a seizure if the medication is delayed by an hour, while other dogs can tolerate fluctuations in their medication administration without negative consequences. The medications that are being administered probably also factor in - for example a drug like Keppra that is metabolized quickly in the body will be more likely to be affected to a delay in administration compared to other drugs such as phenobarbital or potassium bromide. I tell my clients that treatment of epilepsy requires an individualized approach, and it is important to find what works well for you and your dog - rather than what works for others. So for dogs that are very sensitive to timing of drug administration, I think a gradual adjustment to the time change is wise. For other dogs, this may not be necessary." 
~Karen R. Muñana, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Professor, Neurology, Department of Clinical Sciences, The Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab,  North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Member, International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force




 Presentation for Purple Day® Around the World Education Week  
March 26, 2022


 Why is Gibson's Pumpkin Purple?

The Epilepsy Foundation's Purple Pumpkin Project

 



Click on Star graphic to read the stories!

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Have You Checked Out Our Radio Show

"The Sibe Five" K9 Epilepsy Episodes?


"The Sibe Vibe" Epilepsy Episodes
 
 
 
 

Chatting with Dr. Karen Munana, Professor of Neurology, Member of International Vetrerinary Epilepsy Task Force & LVT/Research Specialist & American Humane 2020 Veterinary Hero Julie Nettifee from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
 



Canine Epilepsy and Seizures in Dogs: A Chat
With Gibson's Lead Vet, Dr. Arnold Rugg, Founder of Kingston Animal Hospital, Affiliate Member American Animal Hospital Society & American Veterinary Society
 

Talking About the Important Link Between Zinc Deficiency and Seizures in Siberian Huskies with Margit Maxwell, The Divine Dog

Tune in to More Canine Epilepsy Episodes:

 

Sandra DeMers, author of Cory's Story, how one dog conquered Canine Epilepsy. 

May 2016

http://dogworksradio.com/the-sibe-vibe-presents-sandra-demers-2/

 

Willard Moore, founder of  Molly’s Canine Epilepsy Outreach

March 2016

http://dogworksradio.com/the-sibe-vibe-presents-willard-moore/

 

Mallory Brusletten of The Husky Network & The Adventures of Rocco and Porter on Facebook  about Tri-Pawd Epi-Husky Rocco

October 2015

http://dogworksradio.com/the-sibe-vibe-presents-mallory-brusletten/

 

On the Road with The Empire State Snow Dogs Club’s Canine Epilepsy Expo with Jeanine Chang & Jodi Ekberg

September 2015

http://dogworksradio.com/the-sibe-vibe-at-the-empire-state-snow-dog-club/

 

Chatting with Canine Epilepsy Advocate Kimberley Matchem & Epi-dog “Rolo” of  the former Confessions of a Rescue Mom blog

March 2015

http://dogworksradio.com/the-sibe-vibe-presents-kimberley-matchem/

 

Marta Banat of All Paws Animal Massage & Epi-Husky “Rocco”

August 2014

http://dogworksradio.com/the-sibe-vibe-presents-marta-banat/

 

Jim Suthard and Epi-Dog "Malachi"

April 2014

 http://dogworksradio.com/the-sibe-vibe-presents-jim-suthard/

 

Susan Sehi-Smith, Founder of Paws to People: Bridges to Cures

March 2014

http://dogworksradio.com/the-sibe-vibe-presents-susan-sehi-smith/

 

Rick Selwood , founder of The Wally Foundation-Canine Epilepsy

November 2013

http://dogworksradio.com/the-sibe-vibe-presents-the-wally-foundation/

 

Marion Mitchell of Canine Epilepsy Resources, Home of the Epil-K9 List

November 2011

http://dogworksradio.com/the-sibe-vibe-welcomes-marion-mitchell/

 

Dorothy Wills-Raftery of FiveSibes & #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness Campaign on Mushing Radio - February 2012
 
 

 


 
 
 
 

 

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Suggestion donation is $30 minimum to the Molly Seizure Studies Fund through the North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine's NCVMF.
Contact Julie Nettiffee, RVT, MS, VTS (Neurology) to order at: janettif@ncsu.edu 
Put A Mission for Molly Book in Subject line.

 

Check Our Our Special 
Epi-Dog Gift Guide!
 


 
Get the Bark-Down About Living With Epilepsy Straight From Epi-Dog "Ruby" 
in The Mighty
 

 
MY BLOG ARTICLES ON GIBSON,
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Did You Know...Toxins, Such as Scented Candles, Room Fresheners & Incense Can Trigger Seizures?

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive & integrative wellness veterinarian, discusses the toxins and carcinogens in scented candles, fresheners, and incense. By Mercola


 


 
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Our FiveSibes Gibson Les Paul of Mystic Mountain

January 6, 2006 ~ December 16, 2015





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