Be the Change for Animals' Blog the Change for Animals happens quarterly, and today is one of these important dates! Many of you know my six-year-old wooly Siberian Husky, Gibson, is an Epi-dog. He was diagnosed, and has been treated, for Canine Epilepsy since he turned three. This was my first introduction to a seizure disorder, and as any Epi-dog parent can attest, it is indeed a very scary thing to witness. I've shared my experiences and journal entries from those first few heart-stopping episodes before I learned all I could about what it was that was affecting my beautiful boy. I have a wonderful team of veterinarians who truly care about my boy and finding the best treatment for him with the least effects. For Gibson, so far, his treatments are what I call "successful." Each day that turns over into a week then into a month, then into six months, then a year that he can remain seizure-free is a true blessing. And I take it day by day. There is no guarantee th...

"Woo, there's a big party going on!" The Sibes and I are so excited...it's party time in the blogosphere! Today kicks off the 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party and we are giving away a set of three autographed copies of my FiveSibes™ Tale, What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy to celebrate! There are over 150 prizes, including our books, total in the pool worth $21,000! Gibson is so excited that his book is part of the Party Prize Pool! "Woo! You can win 3 copies of my book!" CLICK HERE for the link to the Ultimate Blog Party prize page containing my book (and many, many more cool prizes)! The party and fun goes on all week!  Here's the agenda: So stop on over and sign up to win my books and then stick around for awhile and have some fun, check out the other prizes, and par-tee!

Happy Easter!!! In addition to the great significance of what the day truly means, it is also a bright, fun time of year. A time of rebirth and promise. A time of sunshine and family fun. We sure hope everyone's been having a great day! The FiveSibes have been having fun and are very excited to have so many furpals join them in hopping down the Bunny Trail in our fun-filled Easter Pet Parade! What wonderful springtime photos filled with fabulous pets with bunny ears, bonnets, flowers, family, and friends! Each and every parade participant looked absolutely beautiful in all their Easter and spring finery! And every furkid deserves an extra treat for putting up with all those ears, bonnets, and props we trimmed them in! Before the parade begins, here's a photo recap of what Harley, Gibson, Wolf, Chloe, and Bandit's day was like...then be sure to call your furkids, grab some leftover Easter treats, and enjoy watching the parade! The kids were ready for some Easter fun. ...

Calling all Blogger pals! We hope you will join us for some springtime fun in our Easter Parade video that will be posted on YouTube , here, on our FiveSibes: Siberian Husky K9 News & Reviews Facebook , and Twitter (@FiveSibesMom)! Send in your pics today (or post to our Facebook wall) and we will see you on the Bunny Trail!

There is no cure (yet) for Canine Epilepsy. There are medications and vitamins and diet plans available all to help manage seizures - sometimes successfully, and unfortunately, sometimes not so successful. Sadly, today's story is of the latter for a furpal we met via social networking about Canine Epilepsy - the very handsome Fred of Hound Girl , who just earned his wings and crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Today's blog post is dedicated to Fred. Fred was an Epi-dog, diagnosed in June 2011. He is also one of the beautiful stars of my Canine Epilepsy Awareness video posted last November (see Fred at 3:53) . Yesterday, via his hu-mom's Facebook page, I sadly learned that Fred went to the hospital and was experiencing a large number of cluster seizures throughout the night before he was finally set free to cross the Rainbow Bridge. A decision I know must have been so heartbreaking to make...yet, watching helplessly as a beloved friend has one seizure after another as their own...