Welcome to the AussieGENES website. We're a group of concerned Aussie Fanciers who have come together to deal positively with Epilepsy, and to educate our fellow fanciers about this disease. We can only conquer this problem if we work together! I'm concerned about IE: What is IE? Why does it happen? How can I educate myself about it? Different types of seizures How do I recognize a seizure? I think my dog might have had/be having a seizure. Is it IE? How is IE inherited? Which bloodlines are safe? How can I find out which lines have experienced IE? How do I evaluate risk? How does having an affected or carrier dog affect my breeding plans for his relatives? What is AussieGENES? How are we going to save the Aussie from this disease? Who is C.A. Sharp and what is her Pedigree Analysis? AussieGENES print advertising campaign I have a seizing dog: Potential causes of seizures What to do if your dog has a seizure Recommended diagnosis protocol Why should I go public? Who should I tell? Treatments for seizures Tips for living with an IE dog List of quick resources: Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute (ASHGI) Canine Epilepsy Resource Center Epil-K9 discussion list Canine Epilepsy Network (headed up by University of Missouri) Epilepsy Study Neurology centers in different states Contact AussieGENES