Note: There are also some great digital apps for journaling as well. See previous post about the free RVC Pet Epilepsy Tracker app.   "CIARA"  Many of you know beautiful "Ciara" of The OP Pack, one of the furry faces behind The Chronicle of Woos blog here in Blogville . This sweetie has been having some visits from that dreaded seizure monster, but she's not letting that stop her from enjoying life with her brother Lightning. We hope one day that Ciara will have no more visits from that monster, and admire her "dognacity" at staying strong and looking beautiful. Pop over to their blog for updates on how this darling Epi-dog is doing, and be sure to say "woo" to Ciara from the FiveSibes, too! Stay strong, Ciara! Sending you lots of Husky hugs and love!

"Woo! This app is so easy and very helpful!"   Have you heard? There's a great mobile app for Canine Epilepsy developed by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in the United Kingdom called the RVC Pet Epilepsy Tracker ! And Epi-dogs all over can benefit from it! The first of its kind, the app's contents were designed by the RVC Canine Epilepsy Research team members, Professor Holger Volk, Clinical Director of the RVC’s Small Animal Referral Clinic and Specialist in Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Dr. Rowena Packer, Clinical Investigations Postdoctoral Researcher at RVC. The RVC Pet Epilepsy Tracker was developed in collaboration with the Epilepsy Society , a human charity who had created a successful tracker app for people with Epilepsy. Funding for t he app was provided by several sources: an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Sparking Impact award , and a donation from the suppor...

*       "ROCCO" ~ the Tri-Pawd Epi-Husky To hear Rocco's amazing story of being a canine epileptic and a tripawd (having only three legs), and finding a forever loving family ~ the Bruslettens ~ to adopt him, tune in to this episode of my show, "The Sibe Vibe" available on Dog Works Radio and iTunes. You can follow Rocco's Adventures on the Facebook group The Husky Network and on T he Adventures of Rocco and Porter Facebook page. Check Out Pets Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Dog Works Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio with Dog Works Radio Shows on BlogTalkRadio    

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!

It's Election Day and our FiveSibes have once again hit the campaign trail wooing "Paws4Change~Vote Gibson!"  Gibson's #Paws4Change 201 5 campaign promises continue from 2014, and his priorities still include: *No homeless pets; a family for every pet *Promote pet adoption  *Rights for special needs and elderly pets *Stricter Animal Abuse Laws *Healthy, all-natural treats for all petkind *Mandatory dog parks in every town and city *Create mandatory microchipping laws *Expand human education on dog breeds *Mandatory education on Canine Epilepsy *Promote Dog as a Second Language classes  *Licensing of reputable breeders *Shut down backyard breeders & puppy mills *Ban Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) *Abolish dangerous dog lists *Eliminate "dog shaming" *   *   *  Note: S ometimes we needn't reinvent the wheel, so we're reposting some our fu n campaign pics ...

 

My boy Gibson reading about fellow Epi-dog, Cory. I learned about Cory's Story while writing my own book, EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy. I knew I wanted to read it. Right out of the gate, from the first word, I was hooked. The reader is willingly drawn into the DeMers family and Cory’s World. I laughed and cried and trembled with fear, and laughed again through all the experiences Sandra DeMers shares in such an easy, well-written manner, that I never left my spot in my chair until I turned over the very last page. As an Epi-dog parent, Sandra’s tale of Cory’s experiences I could feel first hand. Cory as a pup had me laughing (without giving it away, you’ll see when you read about Cory and the potato chip bag!) I mean, is there anything more lighthearted than puppy hijinks?! The presentation of the book is also very nice. It’s small in size and very easy to pop into a purse or backpack to take along to ...

It's Thanksgiving! And we have so much to be thankful for! I am so thankful for my wonderful family: my husband, my best friend/daughter, my mom (who is 93 years young!), and our five beautiful, silly, loving Siberian Huskies and our feral-turned-baby adopted kitty, Binx. I'm also thankful for all the amazing friends, readers, listeners, and supporters that I've come to know through my FiveSibes! "Time of the harvest, time of good living, Time of remembrance, time of thanksgiving, Time to reflect on the blessings God sends — wonderful people, family and friends." ~American Greetings First, my patient helpers watching as I prepared the stuffing. (Their treat was some cooked low-sodium bacon crumbles in with their breakfast!)    Then on to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! And we closed out the night watching Fox's Cause for Paws All-Star Dog Spectacular adoption awareness show! If you want to check out the amazing do...