Some days are just better than others. Living with epilepsy is emotionally, financially, and physically draining. Constant tests for drug serum levels, liver and thyroid function, medications, etc. are very costly. I love my dog and will do all I can to keep him happy and give him the quality of life that he deserves. We will keep fighting this battle and hope he can have a long and healthy life.
Epilepsy is an ever-growing problem in all dogs, purebred as well as mixed breeds.
Primary Epilepsy is believed to be caused by a recessive gene from both parents and is reported to skip generations. This can't always be avoided when the onset of epilepsy often occurs beyond the age of two when many dogs have already been bred. Parents of an epileptic dog should not be bred together again. As responsible breeders, please don't turn the dreams of your puppy customers into nightmares. It can happen to ANY dog of ANY breed, no matter how well bred or how well you take care of them.