My Epi-dog, Gibson, all fluffy and clean after his "spa day" with a professional groomer.   T here are many things that can be a possible seizure trigger for a dog that has epilepsy (Epi-dog), including genetics, illness and injury, side effects of medications and topical flea/heartworm treatments, food ingredients, environmental toxins, pesticides, insecticides, weather, lunar cycles, and atmospheric changes, as well as fragrances, noise, stress/anxiety, and overheating. The last four are especially of concern when getting an Epi-dog professionally groomed.  Naturally, you can groom your own dog. Or, if you choose to have your Epi-dog professionally groomed, and many do successfully, there are several important things to keep in mind.   First, I'd recommend looking for a reputable mobile groomer or a groomer who does house calls. Your veterinarian may even have a groomer on staff, or be able to make a recommendation. While my Gibson did not ...

"In a world full of people who couldn’t care less…be someone who cares more." ~Unknown   T he above was a quote Carl D. Bromberg liked and had recently shared. It's so true, and Carl was one of those someones "who cares more." I sure hope he knew that.  Baby "Suri" with momma "Jesse." Photo by  Carl D. Bromberg/Visions Photography for  Little Miss Suri Facebook Page   I'm sad to say that on March 29th, I received a call from a very dear mutual friend who shared the heartbreaking news with me that Carl had earned his angel wings. With his devoted Suri by his side, she howled her goodbyes, guiding his way to the heavenly Rainbow Bridge, where his furangels were all waiting to greet him.     I "met" Carl many years ago, 11 to be exact, while I was working on my book, EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living and Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy. Carl had answered my call-out for stories about dogs w...