We are so thrilled that our boy "Gibson" is featured on the newest issue of American Pet Magazine ! Please check out this great informative pet magazine online HERE and be sure to read my "Gib Strong" article on Canine Epilepsy Awareness in honor of November being Epilepsy Awareness Month.   “Live Gib Strong” is a K-9 Epilepsy Awareness Campaign to help spread the word that dogs with seizures and/or Canine Epilepsy, can - and DO - live full, happy lives. Developed by Dorothy Wills-Raftery of the FiveSibes™ in honor of her own Epi-dog, Siberian Husky “Gibson,” the mission of this campaign is to educate others by helping to raise awareness on the disorder by sharing information and helpful resources, fundraising for supportive Canine Epilepsy non-profits, and offering informational support for Epi-dogs and their guardians worldwide. *** UPDATE*** Pawsome News Alert! We have some more good news to share today! The fabulous House Wo...

"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...