Since it's Throwback Thursday, it's a great time to tune in to my "The Sibe Vibe" Dog Works Radio show dating back to November of 2012 for Epilepsy Awareness Month, when I chat with Marion Mitchell co-owner of the non-profit Canine Epilepsy Resources ( www.Canine-Epilepsy.com ), home of the Epil-K9 List, and founder of the "Emma's Seizure Fund" named after her Epi Dalmatian, Emma. On this episode we have an in-depth discussion with Marion about all things relating to Canine Epilepsy, including: the types of seizures, the treatments–both holistic and medications, the importance of diet, quality of life for Epi-dogs and some of the alternative treatments available for dogs with this disease. "Emma Mitchell" Come on back, tomorrow!

November is right around the corner, and with it people begin to think about the fun and exciting winter holidays we wait all year for to return complete with turkey and stuffing, visiting family and friends, Christmas decorations, lights, candles, lots and lots of food, and in some areas - snow! But I'd like to take today's Blog the Change for Animals (#BtC4A) and talk about celebrating something else - the canine epileptic, also known as the Epi-dog. As many of my readers and "The Sibe Vibe" listeners are aware, one of my Siberian Huskies, Gibson, was diagnosed with Canine Epilepsy shortly after his third birthday in 2009. We have since embarked upon a #LiveGibStrong awareness campaign that dogs can -- and DO -- live full, happy lives with Canine Epilepsy. Over the years, through our campaign, my first children's book What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy (ArcticHouse Publishing), and through social media, I've met so many wonderful pe...

Epi-Husky "Gibson" of the FiveSibes says, "Thank Woo!" for helping us to raise funds for Canine Epilepsy Resources. Wooo! Gibson and I are so happy to announce that we recently raised $180 more through our "Live Gib Strong" K-9 Epilepsy Awareness Campaign for the Canine Epilepsy Resources ' EPIL-K9 Foundation for "Emma's Fund" bringing total contributions to date to $250! The campaign is on-going and a percentage of proceeds from my book will continue for the life of the book, so hopefully, our donations will continue to add up! The campaign consists of a percentage of proceeds from my children's book, What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy, awareness bracelets, t-shirts, and straight donations. Our "Gib Check"  So a huge "Thank You!" to all of you who help us promote Canine Epilepsy Awareness by purchasing my book and "Live Gib Strong" K-9 Epilepsy Awa...

Have your dogs gone purple? Today is a very special day. It’s Purple Day . A day to spread awareness of Epilepsy by wearing the color purple. Last year, I was made a Purple Day Ambassador for life, and as such, as many of you know, I have made it my mission to spread the word about Canine Epilepsy. My boy, Gibson, diagnosed as an Epi-dog four years ago when he turned three, has been my inspiration to shine light on these amazing warrior dogs and how they do not stop living life just because they have seizures or Canine Epilepsy. Once, the recommended treatment for dogs with seizures was euthanasia. Not so anymore. There are many possible treatments to try ranging from medical to holistic and dietary, and/or a combination of both. With some special care and a lot of love, Epi-dogs can and do live full happy lives, for however long those lives may be. How Did Purple Day Start? According to Purpleday.org, “Purple Day was founded in 2008, by nine-year-old Ca...

"I hope we can help other Epi-Dogs." N ovember is Epilepsy Awareness Month and the perfect time to talk about Canine Epilepsy (CE). As many of you know, I am the parent to an Epi- D og, my Siberian Husky, Gibson, who was diagnosed shortly after his third birthday in 2009. I have written many times about Gibson's experiences and my book, What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy was based on those experiences and shared in an illustrated book perfect for young children to learn about seizures and Canine Epilepsy in a non-scary and helpful way.  First, I have to say, it took me a couple years to be able to step out from behind the fear of Canine Epilepsy to actually talk about it. As any Epi- d og parent can tell you, when you are having a good day, you d o not want to even whisper it in case the "seizure monster" hear s and decide s to come back with a veng e an ce. E very moment, that turns into a day that turns into a week that turns i...