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 TO WATCH THE WEBINAR AFTER THE DATE, SIMPLY REGISTER BELOW & YOU WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE WEBINAR. 📌REGISTER:    https://bit.ly/3PmBP1D     According to the AK...

  I t is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Marion Mitchell, co-founder, co-owner, and site manager of the Canine Epilepsy Resources  website, and  former director of the Dalmatian Club of America's study group on seizure disorders,  has earned her human angel wings on October 30th. It's profound that the news came during  Epilepsy Awareness Month, a cause near and dear to Marion's heart. I'm sure her beloved "Emma" was there waiting alongside her dear husband, Terry, at the entrance to Heaven's Rainbow Bridge to greet her, along with many of our Epi-dog furangels who were all once helped by Marion's information.   Marion was like a beacon in a storm to so many, including me, way back in my early days when my beloved Epi-dog "Gibson" was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy shortly after his third birthday in 2009. While the Internet was in its infancy then, there was not much out there on Canine Epilepsy. But Marion was there, wit...