Woo! It's time for a callout for our Fifth Annual #NEAM (November Epilepsy Awareness Month) #EpiStar Features! I f you are a follower of my blog and social media , you are already aware N ovember is a spe cial month here for awareness,  where I highlight not only information on Canine Epilepsy, but also share amazing stories about Epi-dogs (dogs who have epilepsy) from across the world.  My ambassadorship, books, and articles on Canine Epilepsy were all inspired by my own Epi-dog Gibson’s story, who was diagnosed shortly after his third birthday with idiopathic epilepsy (and was put on a anti-seizure medications and supplements, plus I adjusted his diet and environment). Gibson had an amazing zest for life and never let seizures stop him from being my big, fluffy, loving, sweet boy. Eventually, we were able to manage his seizures, and he lived the last seven years of his life seizure free!  Gibson inspired me to become an official Purple Day® for Epilepsy K9 ambassador...

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...

  W oo! Today is THE day —Purple Day® for Epilepsy Awareness worldwide. A day when we #GoPurple to bring awareness to epilepsy in all forms and show the world it's not something to be feared and highlight important information and amazing success stories of those living with epilepsy and seizures. Here, at FiveSibes, we're about dogs, so we will be discussing Canine Epilepsy and hoping to turn social media purple in honor of all Epi-dogs, humans, cats, rabbits, and even horses who live with epilepsy.       Join us - it's simple! Have your pet wear something purple like a bandana or collar, or bake something purple (like a purple dog treat for your pup and purple cupcakes or cookies for the humans!), or create a piece of purple artwork, turn a photo purple, whatever you like...then you can go to the bottom of this post and link it up! Simply scroll down to the end of this post and you will see the blog hop and media share link will be under the badge. Simpl...