Isearch-The Search

  I actually began my search for information about labradors with epilepsy years ago when my dog Lilly was first diagnosed, so it was a natural choice to make this the topic of my Isearch paper. Years ago, my search mainly consisted of talking to my veterinarian and taking suggestions from him about how to deal with her issues. I also tried to bring up the topic with anyone who had dogs, or seemed remotely interested in the topic. I felt that getting feed back from other people dealing with this problem could only help me to better understand what Lilly was going through, and possibly even help to improve her situation.
  When I started with the research for the paper I began in the obvious spot, the internet. Google brought up a lot of interesting sites that touched on the topic and also some that went into great detail about the different medications that are offered to treat her seizures. Medications and treatments are one of my biggest concerns, because I have learned that all of the drugs offered for her illness have side effects. I did find a couple of sites that offered a natural approach to dealing with her epilepsy, but this route doesn't seem to the best fit for her situation.
  Again, during my search on the internet I did find a lot of useful information about how to handle her before, during, and after her seizures. This has been another one of my major concerns, if I can't stop the seizures, what's the best way to make her the most comfortable. I do know that not all of the sites that I have been to are written by approved veterinarians, and I also know that not everything on the internet is the truth. But, everything that I have read so far has pointed me in the same direction as to dealing with her from the onset to the end of her seizures.
  I did manage to get an interview with Lillys old veterinarian.  He was very helpful by giving me some key information to start my research, like different drugs that are offered and some insight to the number of dogs that he actually treated on a normal basis for the same issues. He no longer is practicing full time unfortunately, so my access to his knowledge is very limited. I am however very lucky to have a good friend of mine who is a Vet Tech at the same animal clinic and I have been making phone calls to her on a regular basis to look into Lillys files for tests that she has been given over the years.
  The internet overall has proved to be the best source for information about my Isearch paper. I have found that there is an endless amount of information and theories about labradors with epilepsy but choosing the most credible sources has been the issue. A lot of the sites start out sounding like a very integral part of my paper but as I read on, I find that they are just quoting from another source and in the end want me to buy their product.  I feel confident to say that I have managed to find enough factual information about epilepsy in labradors throughout my internet searches, and I also have the knowledge of my friend to help me out too.