Hello furiends, it’s me, Jerry Underfoot.

November is a month full of cozy naps, crunchy leaves, sometimes the dreaded white stuff & something very impawtant: Epilepsy Awareness Month. As a cat, I know a thing or two about lounging, but I’ve also learned a lot about being a supporter to our canine companions—especially those, like my wagnificent fursiter Olivia, who lived with epilepsy.

Canine Epilepsy: Understanding the Challenge

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in dogs, just like in humans. It usually shows up when dogs are young or in middle age, & managing it takes a lifetime of dedication from both pups & their humans. Some good dogs, like my fur sister Olivia, faced this condition with courage, taking on each day as true “Epilepsy Warriors”.​

For canines, seizures can be scary & confusing. They may lose consciousness, paddle their legs, or seem like they’re chasing invisible treats. Afterward, they’re often dazed, pawhaps temporarily blind & need quiet time to recover which can take an hour or days; sometimes weeks dogpending on the episode. No two seizures or two days are ever the same.

A Shout-out to Our Fursister Olivia: A Mighty Epilepsy Warrior

Olivia was one tough pupper! She’s met epilepsy head-on, showing what it means to live bravely, paws forward. She & huMom work hard every day, using medication, Omega Alpha supplements to keep her organs healthy & other supplements like Taurine, Melatonin & CBD/THC, OCT (we go into this more another time),  lots of patience, & heaps of love to keep the seizure monster at away. Managing epilepsy asks for more than medication; it takes courage, planning, & staying in the moment & let’s not forget lots of snuggles; & Olivia got plenty of those!.​

Epilepsy Warriors Need Support

You might not know this, but community matters. Every dollar donated, every story shared, every conversation about epilepsy helps Warriors like Olivia & their families feel less alone. There’s also research & support from people who care deeply, like RVC (Royal Veterinary College) Epilepsy Research & Wally’s Canine Epilepsy Foundation. They’re working to unravel the mysteries of canine epilepsy, aiming for better treatments & paws crossed, one day, a cure.​

What Can You Do?

• Learn about epilepsy—knowledge is pawerful, just like a cat on a keyboard at 3 AM.​
• If you live with or love a dog who has epilepsy, remember you’re not alone.
• Celebrate the victories, big & small, for every seizure-free day is a pawtastic day.
• Lend a supportive paw—sometimes, a gentle cuddle or purr says more than words ever could.

Olivia lived life to the fullest, enjoying, playing, sniffing, exploring & loving everyone & everything around her except of course Squirrels.  So to all the wooftastic dogs out there battling epilepsy: stay strong, keep wagging, & may your days be seizure free. From your feline furiends Dot & Jerry Underfoot, keep up the fight—you’re all superheroes in our eyes.  

 

Have a purrfect week!

Remember to be gnawsome, be kind & stay safe.

Dot & Jerry Underfoot😻 head boops 😻

                                  Remembering CEO Olivia & Eddy forever🐾💜🐾

 

 

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