
01/03/2025
Did you know that March 26 is Purple Day to mark World Epilepsy Day? 💜💟💜💟. It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy, a condition that affects around 50 million people globally as well as about 0.75% of our beloved canine companions! 🐾 Dont have any purple to wear? That’s ok, I’ve got you covered!
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Epilepsy is not just a human condition; it's the most common neurological disorder in dogs too. It involves having recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to brain abnormalities. While we have classification systems for human seizures, there's still a gap when it comes to understanding canine seizures accurately, which can lead to confusion in veterinary settings.
Seizures can cause sudden changes such as loss of consciousness and disturbed movements in both humans and dogs, and often for canines, the cause remains unknown. The primary treatment involves anti-seizure medications (ASMs), which help manage the condition by altering brain chemistry to prevent seizures, although they are not a cure 💊
Raising awareness about epilepsy helps reduce discrimination and ensures proper first aid for those affected. Let's keep the awareness alive and support every living thing with epilepsy! 💜
Also- Let's give a massive round of applause to all the incredible seizure alert service dogs out there! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 These amazing canines are specially trained to sense and alert their human or caregiver about an imminent seizure 🦮 and they don't stop there—these furry heroes can also seek help if their human is experiencing a prolonged seizure. After the storm, they offer invaluable post-seizure support by providing comfort, aiding in mobility, and even retrieving medication. Truly, these service dogs are lifesavers! 🌟