W ith November now in our rear view, I want to say a heartfelt * Thank You * to all for reading, commenting, and sharing our #FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong stories about amazing Epidogs for November's Epilepsy Awareness Month ( #NEAM ). If you haven't had the opportunity to read about these amazing dogs, you can by visiting HERE .    The journey with epilepsy has many trials and tribulations, but the loving bond between caregivers and dogs runs deep, and these amazing, resilient dogs show how living with Canine Epilepsy does not stop them from enjoying life, the same as any non-Epi-dog.  While some stories require more tissues than others, that is the nature of epilepsy; some stories are bright, while some others leave you reaching for more than one tissue. The sad reality is that not every Epi-dog's family gets a happy ending. However, there are therapies, medications, supplements, dietary and environmental changes, etc., that could help them live their best life while...

Epi-Star, "Freddy" & "Lilly"        by Dorothy Wills-Raftery       November is  National Epilepsy Awareness Month (#NEAM) and each year I'm pleased to highlight amazing dogs living with epilepsy (Epi-dogs) as part of my Annual #LiveGibStrong #Epi-Star Features!    All of these stories are also listed on my Special Series page HERE so you can read about all of our featured fabulous canine Epi-stars!   A brief recap for those new to my blog: I was inspired by my beloved Gibson, who was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy in 2009 shortly after his third birthday.   I began the #LiveGibStrong Canine Epilepsy  Awareness and Education Initiative, and also authored the What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy children's book and the  multi-award winning    EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Life With Canine Epilepsy  book that inspired this series. It...

Epi-Stars, "Darren" & "Lana"   by Dorothy Wills-Raftery       *Note: this post may contain affiliate links.  Simply put, if you order using the link,  we earn a very small commission *at no extra cost to you.* I f you've been following us, for the month of November, which is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM) , I'm highlighting some amazing stories about Epi-Dogs. Insspired by not only my own Epi-dog Gibson’s story, but all the stories in my book EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Life With Canine Epilepsy , I was moved to bring back for a second year my series on Epi-Stars--dogs who have Canine Epilepsy, but never let that stop them from loving life. Sometimes that journey creates amazing bonds...between Epi-dog and caregiver; and between Epi-dog, caregiver, and their veterinarian team; and sometimes a bond forms with other Epi-dog families through sharing our knowledge and experiences wit...