Why

  I chose to research about labradors with epilepsy because I still have Lilly. She has become more than just a dog to myself and my family, she is one of us. My mom chose to put Grizz down after his third seizure. I am not sure if her reasoning was related to the medicine available at the time, or maybe the expense that came with  several vet trips necessary to keep the meds regulated. Lilly still has seizures, they are certainly less frequent than in the past. When they do occur, they are much more intense and last longer. I want to make Lillys time here with me as comfortable and pain free as possible. Some of the questions I would like to find answers to are:

Are dogs born with epilepsy or does something trigger it?
  Does people food bring on a seizure?
    If so, what kind of people food?
  Can the type of dog food make a difference?

At what age do most dogs develop epilepsy?

Is epilepsy considered a heridatory disease in dogs?
  If the mother or father has it, will the puppies?

What is the best treatment for epilepsy in dogs?
  Is Phenobarbitol the only medication that is given to dogs with seizures?
  Does the weight or age of the dog effect the frequency and severity of a seizure?
  Can I over medicate Lilly with seizure medication?
  What does the medication do to prevent seizures?

Can she sense when it's going to happen?
  Can an action, noise, or movement trigger a seizure to happen?

Does she want to be alone while it's happening?
  Does she want to be held by me during the seizure?

How to deal with Lilly when she's having a seizure?
  Should I hold her still?
  If she tries to get up, should I let her?
 
How many different levels of seizures are there?
  Do the seizures get worse as she gets older?

How long is a too long seizure?
  What should I do if I think it has lasted too long?
 
Is it considered worse if she loses control of her bowels?

Does she remember everything or anything about the seizure?