From Amazon.com:
Epilepsy
was first recognized in ancient times and referred to by Hippocrates as the
"sacred" disease. But nothing about it seems sacred! Watching your
beloved companion suffer a seizure can be an extremely traumatic event.
Learning to live with an animal with complex health issues is never easy;
learning to live with two dogs with severe epilepsy can be an overwhelming
task. Epilepsy manifests in frightening ways, causing a dog to experience
sudden, uncontrolled attacks. Living with a dog that has epilepsy can be a
daunting prospect, but with the help of a vet and a lot of planning your dog(s)
can live a relatively normal life. Common sense combined with medicine can make
canine epilepsy manageable. If you are new to dealing with a pet with epilepsy,
take a step back and don’t forget to breath. While I can't promise you that
everything will be fine, I can tell you from personal experience that sticking
with your pet(s) and getting them on a proper medication regimen can lead to
many hours of happiness and beautiful memories.
About the author:
A. Piper Burgi is an Air Force Veteran,
former Air Force contractor and a military spouse. She is the author of several
photographic travel journals, and the wartime memoirs “My Afghanistan Campaign
Diary” and “Beyond Afghanistan”. When she’s not busy chasing after her two dogs
or holding on tightly to a good cup of coffee, she can be found typing away on
her laptop. To learn more about the author and her work, please visit her
website at www.authorapiperburgi.com
My Review:
I once had a dog that I rescued from a shelter at the age of seven that had
epilepsy, which is one reason I chose to read and review this book. I
researched a great deal about canine epilepsy after his adoption to be prepared
for that inevitable day. Fortunately, he never had one seizure in the nearly
three years we had him. Sadly, cancer took him but at least with us he knew
what a forever home was. I wish had Living with Canine Epilepsy by A. Piper
Burgi back then, just in case. After reading this book, I realized just how
very fortunate we were that our dog didn’t have any seizures. I always heard
how scary a seizure was and this book illustrated that.
This is a biography of a pet owner that lived with two dogs that had
epilepsy. Ms. Piper Burgi did a wonderful job of sharing her experiences, good
and bad. In order to help her dogs, she experimented with changes in diet and
medication. Her insight here is invaluable. There is no reason that special
needs or handicapped dogs can’t enjoy life. Nor you. She proved that in Living
with Canine Epilepsy.
The book needs a bit of editing. Not much. And I could have lived without
so much discussion of her husband’s deployments, but other than that, this was
a worthwhile read and I’m glad I chose it. I cried for A. Piper Burgi when she
and her husband were forced to put Lana-girl and Darren-puppy to sleep. They
sounded like two wonderful dogs who deserved better than the short lives they
were given. Thanks to the author and her husband, at least these two dogs had a
safe and loving home despite having to live with canine epilepsy.
This is an enjoyable and quick read. I highly recommend Living with Canine
Epilepsy by A. Piper Burgi for owners of dogs with epilepsy. There is no reason
that any dog owner couldn't benefit from it either. There are lots of photos
she shared. She also provided a wealth of references for canine epilepsy and
even some doggie recipes. A valuable resource
about living with Canine Epilepsy from someone that knows.
Until next review, stay safe. Smile! Show compassion to others. Be nice to one another. Read a book and pass it on. Review it. Be a voice for the voiceless! Cheers!
Regards,
S.J. Francis
In Shattered Lies: "It's All About Family." Released from Black Opal Books Oct. 24th, 2015 and available at all on-line retailers and indie booksellers.
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