The Epi Dog Mom Blog
Aussie Love, Epilepsy Struggles, and the Hope That Keeps Us Going
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- A Closer Look At Our Drinking Water: A Pet Parent’s Perspective 💧
- Home Fragrance and Seizure Dogs: Finding a Safe Balance 🏡
- A Quiet Start to the New Year
- Fireworks Prep for Noise-Sensitive & Epileptic Dogs (NYE is only 9 days away) 🚨
- The Night Forrest Almost Died — And the Lesson Every Seizure Dog Parent Needs to Hear
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When my dog Forrest had his first seizure, I had no idea what to do. He fell out of bed in the wee morning hours while we were asleep, and I was terrified. Seizures are scary, but being prepared makes a huge difference. I want to share what I’ve learned — not just from experience…
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Forrest had another seizure this past Tuesday. Only 21 days this time. Better than 14, but making it at least one full month would be even better. Every seizure free day feels like a small victory, and while it’s never easy seeing him go through a seizure, I’m thankful for the stretches of calm in between.…
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A big point of confusion in dealing with canine epilepsy is figuring out the difference between rescue medications (like intranasal Midazolam or rectal diazepam) and cluster buster medications (like Levetiracetam (aka Keppra) or Clorazepate). I see so much misinformation out there, so let’s break it down simply: Knowing the difference is so important—rescue meds stop the seizure in…
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On July 19, we quietly marked one year since Forrest’s first seizure. A year ago, our world flipped upside down. If you’ve ever experienced your dog having a seizure, you know—it’s terrifying, and it changes you. But here we are, one year later, and while epilepsy is still part of our life, things have shifted…
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It’s hard to believe, but Forrest is officially 33 days seizure free — the longest stretch he’s had without a medication change or dose increase since our world changed on July 19, 2024. We’re creeping up on the one-year mark of his seizure journey, and while we’re not out of the woods, this season feels different. Lighter. Like I can…
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