M y Flashback is of my beloved Gibson featured here in this 30 days of Epi-Tips (one a day consolidated into a slideshow) I created in the hopes that it helps others on their journey with Canine Epilepsy because Epi-dogs like Gibson, can~and do~live happy lives. This idea originally began as a daily tip posted each day for the 30 days of November's Epilepsy Awareness Month, and then I created the slideshow for a Purple Day® Every Day virtual conference one year. I hope if you are new to the Canine Epilepsy journey, know you are not alone, don't be scared (although you will be), and let us help guide you along the way.  Be sure to make your first stop at our #FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Online Resource Library right here on this blog! (See menu bar at top of blog!) So embrace it all, the good and the bad, the scary and the triumphant (because you will experience all of that with a dog that has seizures) and find all the things you and your furry best friend enjoyin...

The North Carolina State Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab is exploring factors related to sleep and epilepsy in dogs.  If you'd like to possibly participate in this clinical trial study, simply fill out the pre-screening questionnaire HERE.   National Data Base of Pets With Epilepsy  Did you know you can sign up your Epi-dog on the NCSU-CVM Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab's National Data Base of Pets With Epilepsy? This information is kept confidential at the Lab, but this information is so helpful to them in the pursuit of Canine Epilepsy research. Fill out the questionnaire HERE.    Check out this important flyer from the Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab: Click on image above to view entire flyer.   For important Canine Epilepsy information, as well as ongoing Clinical Trials through the Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab at the North Carolina State University-College of Veterinary Medicine, visit their website HERE. Contact: Jul...

  Epi-Stars "Boo" and "Nala" enjoying being snow dogs!   by Dorothy Wills-Raftery   My #FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong November Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) “Epi-Star” features I began last year, and it’s based on the concept of my book EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy), where I highlight some amazing dogs who have/had Canine Epilepsy (also known as Epi-dogs), but never let that stop them from living life. I am pleased to say I am continuing with these amazing true stories in our second year of highlighting “Epi-Stars!” You can find all of our amazing Epi-Star stories here on my FiveSibes blog by going to the menu, or click *NEW* Special Series: Epi-Star Stories. Today, I'd like to introduce you to Holly and Mike Stoddard’s two beautiful Siberian Huskies girls named Shaboo “Boo,” and “Nala,” both who never let having Canine Epilepsy stop them from enjoying life! Both Boo and Nal...

Flashback photo ~ "Gibson" ~ November 3, 2012 N ovember is here and it is also the month for Epilepsy Awareness and as an official Purple Day® for Epilepsy Ambassador since 2012, I'm proud to kick off this year's awareness month once again with our #FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness . I'm very proud of the body of work created in my Gibson's name. Through our journey, I learned so much in my quest to give the best life possible to Gibson, who after a series of grand mal and cluster seizures, was diagnosed with idiopathic Epilepsy shortly after his third birthday. Over the years along the way, we met so many amazing people along the way from our amazing vet team to neurology veterinary specialists, fellow Epi-dog caregivers, and always the amazing Epi-dogs themselves.  I'm also very proud of having our FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong be partnered with the international human epilepsy nonprofit ~ Purple Day® Every Day/Presented by The Anita...

Updated September 23, 2025   #FiveSibes #FlashbackPhoto ~ Halloween 2012 ~ Chloe H appy Howloween Time! My FiveSibes loved this time of year, from the crisp runs through the maple leaves to the making of pumpkin dog treats, the energy level of my five Siberian Huskies was always high! It was conrtagious, too! Watching them play and zoomie through the leaves was so much fun! And I loved having them in my kitchen to taste test the treats I'd bake for them, it was always a wonderful time that brought smiles to my face and yes, they had happy Sibe smiles for miles.   Affiliate Notice: This post contains a few affiliate links for Amazon. Your purchase using our link simply means we will earn a small commission *at no extra charge* to you! There are also some free links, too!   This post, since Halloween is just a few short days away, will of course be Halloween fun oriented! BANDANAS Now how cute is this dog Halloween bandana?! I bought this for Wolfie and he looked adorable i...