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...

I t's that time of year when we turn everything P-U-R-P-L-E!   As a Purple Day® for (K9) Epilepsy Ambassador since 2012, in honor of my Gibson (an Epi-dog; dog with epilepsy), in 2015 I began hosting a annual Purple Day® for Epilepsy Blog Hop & Social Media Share -11 years ago!  Little did I know that March, that just nine months later, my Gibson would earn his furangel wings. In hindsight, he eventually had kicked the seizure monster to the curb, living the last SEVEN years of his life SEIZURE FREE. He passed shortly before his tenth birthday, and not from epilepsy. (Gibson passed from hemangiosarcoma). The purpose of the annual blog hop (and eventually media share was added) was to reach others across blogs and a variety of social media platforms to let them know that with some with some special care and treatment (traditional, holistic, environmental, and/or dietary), along with lots of love,  Epi-dogs like Gibson can—and DO —live happy lives, enjoying...

  While every day is a day to honor the amazing dogs who live with/have lived with epilepsy, t oday is International Epilepsy Day ! Each year, Epilepsy Day falls on the second Monday of February, and since February is the month of love, it is another perfect time to show a whole lot of love for our Epi-dogs (dogs with epilepsy)!    This Year, take the #EpilepsyPledge! Whether it's for dogs, cats, horses, bunnies, any pet, or humans. Read more further down in this post!        A little background for new readers. I have been a proud official Purple Day® for Epilepsy Ambassador (for K9 Epilepsy) since 2012, inspired by my own journey with my beloved, amazing Gibson who was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy shortly after his third birthday. Through all his trials come tribulations with epilepsy, he never let having seizures stop him from having such a zest for life! I learned so much from him, and loved him dearly. He was my heart dog. Gibson i...