As many of you who follow me know, through my FiveSibes  #LiveGibStrong and #Paws4Purple educational initiatives I always try to bring you important and valid information on current research and news about Canine Epilepsy. I'm sharing today that the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Health Foundation released a new article, "Together, We Can Turn the Tide on Canine Epilepsy," and it's an important one!   "Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in dogs, affecting roughly 1 in 100 dogs."   ~AKC Canine Health Foundation As we know, epilepsy can affect any breed or mix breed of dog, anywhere in the world. And, according to the AKC Canine Health Foundation , " Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in dogs, affecting roughly 1 in 100 dogs."  Let that set in for a moment. Is it any wonder that many have dogs with epilepsy? The upshot is this: you are not alone. There are so many of us Epi-dog caregivers, and thanks to social media...

M ark 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!  📌WEBINAR DATE: June 23, 2026 📌WEBINAR TIME: 7 PM ET  📌REGISTER:    https://bit.ly/3PmBP1D     According to the AKC Canine Health Foundation , "Epilepsy is the most common  chronic...

I nspired by my own Epi-dog (dog with epilepsy) "Gibson," I became  an official Ambassador for  Purple Day® for (K9) Epilepsy in 2012. Each year, on Purple Day (March 26th), I like to bring you something new to help dogs living with seizures. (My 11th Annual #LiveGibStrong Purple Day Blog Hop &. Media Share is happening on the 26th, too! be sure to read more about it HERE or at the end of this blog post.)   This year, I' m so very excited to announce "Gibson's Coffee"  a limited edition coffee by  Husky Coffee Company!   And, for each bag of Gibson's Coffee purchased, Husky Coffee Company will  DONATE $5  to  The Wally Foundation-Canine Epilepsy!      And, for each subscription, they will  DONATE $15  to The Wally Foundation!   I am so thrilled and honored to have my beautiful boy, Gibson, on a coffee brought to you by the Husky Coffee Company, whose founder excitedly jumped right in to join our #LiveG...

   A "Sweet 16" Celebration Time Is Here! W oo! Wow! February 23, 2026 marked our FiveSibes16th Blogiversary! My first blog post debuted on February 23, 2010 with my very first post featuring our alpha queen "Harley" and Pet Dental Health. And what a reception I received from fellow bloggers in Blogville! What a terrific place to be and host a blog. We're like family - a "blog-mily" - we have seen each other through the highs of having amazing pets to the lows of losing them. I have made so many wonderful friends here, who also have wonderful blogs of their own. Never did I imagine that I'd still have this blog going strong 16 years later! What a testament to the breed, to writing, and to you, my devoted readers, many who have been here from the very start. Enter Our Giveaway for a Custom FiveSibes  Embroidered Patch At End of this Post! If you've been following my blog for any length of time, you know I was inspired, of course, by my bel...