Last checked: August 2026. Some of the most-linked canine epilepsy resources of the past twenty years are now parked domains or serve broken security certificates, so this page only lists what is actually reachable today. If a link here breaks, or you know a resource that belongs on this list, emailsupport@ellika.app and it will be fixed within days.
Foundations and financial help
- The Wally Foundation
US non-profit offering financial assistance to owners of dogs with epilepsy and to rescue groups, for medication and veterinary costs. Most active on Facebook.
- Toby's Foundation
US 501(c)(3) raising awareness of canine epilepsy and funding research toward a genetic marker and screening test, with a focus on Australian Shepherds.
- Canine Epilepsy Support Group (UK)
UK registered charity no. 1046436, founded in 1991. Phone support, newsletters and understanding for owners across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Research labs and specialist clinics
- NC State Companion Animal Epilepsy Research Lab
Long-running research program at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine studying the causes of epileptic seizures in dogs and cats, with clinical studies owners can join.
- University of Glasgow Pet Seizure Clinic
Scotland's first dedicated seizure clinic for dogs and cats, run by specialist neurologists at the university's Small Animal Hospital, with 24/7 intensive care for emergencies.
- RVC epilepsy research and VetCompass
The Royal Veterinary College research group behind much of the best population data on canine epilepsy, including how common it is and which breeds carry more risk.
- AKC Canine Health Foundation, epilepsy program
Grant-making foundation funding canine epilepsy research initiatives across universities, with a public portfolio of the studies it supports.
Education worth reading
- Cornell Riney Canine Health Center: idiopathic epilepsy
Clear, vet-written explainer on what idiopathic epilepsy is, how it shows up, and what living with it looks like.
- Cornell Riney Canine Health Center: managing seizures
What a seizure looks like, what to do while one is happening, and when it becomes an emergency.
- IVETF consensus reports
The International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force consensus papers in BMC Veterinary Research. The scientific reference point for definitions, classification and management. Open access.
- Purple Day Every Day / #Paws4Purple
The Anita Kaufmann Foundation's canine arm of Purple Day for epilepsy awareness, with free educational materials for dog owners.
- FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong resource library
A long-running owner-advocate blog with a curated, vetted library of canine epilepsy information, built in memory of Gibson the Husky.
- University of Missouri client handout (PDF)
A concise printable overview of canine epilepsy from the MU Veterinary Health Center, handy to keep with your pet's papers.
Communities
- Blu's Tale Foundation Canine Epilepsy Support Group
Active Facebook support group where owners share day-to-day experience of living with an epileptic dog.
- r/AskVet
Large Reddit community where verified veterinary professionals answer general questions. Not for emergencies, and not a substitute for your own vet.
Facebook hosts many more owner groups. Search for "canine epilepsy support" there and pick an active one whose tone suits you.