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-- Linda, Akira, Indy and the bratcats Akira 101 lb GSD, DOB 9/18/03 Dx'd around her first birthday. First TLI score 1.1, retested 9/07 score had lowered to 0.7. "Normally" eats 2 cups Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula, twice daily. 2 t Pancreatin (or 1 t per cup of food) 8x enzymes given right before each meal in heaping t meat baby food with warm water and mixed to a gruel type texture.
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Hi Bob and sorry for the delayed welcome ... i've been away for a bit. Marco is a very handsome fella!!...(thanks Linda for uploading for Bob ... that was so nice of you!) Marco certainly gives you all his attention and looks like quite an intelligent companion! | |
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-- Olesia, owned by Izzy-45lb SWD, Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.3, Stable almost 7 yrs! Once stable, was able to reduce enzymes to only 1/2 tsp of Enzymes with each meal, but after almost 4 years of stabilization... had to increase the amount of enzymes to 3/4 teaspoon with each meal. Feed various grain-free kibble+real meat, 6x pancreatin enzymes from EnzymeDiane. I give 1 tsp of coconut oil one day and 1 tsp salmon oil next day, and also give canned sardines packed without salt or canned herring for extra omega oils.
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OMG...like i said, i ahve been away for a bit and after i posted, i went on to read that you had Marco for 14 years and have since lost him. I was so sorry to read this. | |
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-- Olesia, owned by Izzy-45lb SWD, Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.3, Stable almost 7 yrs! Once stable, was able to reduce enzymes to only 1/2 tsp of Enzymes with each meal, but after almost 4 years of stabilization... had to increase the amount of enzymes to 3/4 teaspoon with each meal. Feed various grain-free kibble+real meat, 6x pancreatin enzymes from EnzymeDiane. I give 1 tsp of coconut oil one day and 1 tsp salmon oil next day, and also give canned sardines packed without salt or canned herring for extra omega oils.
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Hi Bob, Photos of Marco are beautiful, a very handsome chap. You must have been very proud to have him as your companion. | |
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-- Owned mind, body and soul by a German Shepherd called Bonnie. Forever in my heart 6th September 2007 - 23rd September 2009 x Forever grateful I found this forum x
Bridie (6 year old Lurcher) and Sadie (16 months old German Shepherd, a rescue dog) guided to us by Bonnie's paw
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I agree with Debra, Bob. Marco's pics. are beautiful. What a very handsome boy he was. I'm sure you miss him very much.
Lynn & girls. | |
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-- Lynn, From Melbourne, Australia. Owned by Tess (Irish Setter), Grace (English Setter) & Megg, my beautiful 'English' EPI Angel - Forever in my heart. .
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He is such a handsome boy. | |
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-- Kathy and Ted 9 yr old GSD rescue ~72 lbs now 109 lbs
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Wow, What a handsome guy Marco was! You must miss him very much...I too am facinated by the enzymes you used...I've had the wonderful opportunity of learning treatments and protocols from all over the world here on this forum...Not that I plan on moving abroad anytime soon...
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Hi Bob,
My warmest and deepest condolences for your painful loss of your very handsome Marco. His photos are absolutely beautiful. He looks so vibrant and alert. You are obviously very proud of him ..... and rightfully so!
Warmest best wishes, Julie & Angel | |
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-- Angel, German Shepherd. Diagnosed epi 14th Aug. 09. TLI result 2. B12 *683 - Very good range. Folate 13.2 - normal. Lowest weight 30kg/66lbs. Went up to 33.3kg/73.2lbs in ten days. Heaviest weight 40.75kg / 81lb. Now on steady diet - current weight 39.5kg / 79lb. Orijen diet. Good on Total-Zymes, plant-based enzymes in addition to CREON 10000 enzymes for giving treats, but recently changed fully over to CREON for convenience. Angel is currently stable. Julie ~ UK Dog Logic: The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. ~ Anonymous
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Linda thanks for posting the pics. This are pics at a great time in his life where his EPI was under control and he hadn't begun have age related "other ailments." Thanks everyone for the kind words.
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Hi, Oh you mean like in the prime of their life!
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I found it funny they have the exact same star on their forhead...
Donna | |
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Bob:
You are very welcome, I loved posting the pictures of your beautiful boy.
The following is a picture of Dakota...who looks a little travel worn and wise. It was taken about a year and a half before I lost him. | |
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-- Linda, Akira, Indy and the bratcats Akira 101 lb GSD, DOB 9/18/03 Dx'd around her first birthday. First TLI score 1.1, retested 9/07 score had lowered to 0.7. "Normally" eats 2 cups Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula, twice daily. 2 t Pancreatin (or 1 t per cup of food) 8x enzymes given right before each meal in heaping t meat baby food with warm water and mixed to a gruel type texture.
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Hi Bob, so sorry for your loss. Marco was a very handsome boy! I bet you had some wonderful times together.
Warm wishes Elly and Tyler | |
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-- Elly from the UK owned by long haired GSD called Tyler ...8 months old. 9/27/09 Weight 52 pounds.... TLI = 4.4 not diagnosed as EPI but commenced on Panzym. Cobalamin = 339 .. Folate = 14.6 .. Nature diet puppy/junior and Eukanuba puppy. 11/13/09 update - weight 69 lbs, Enzymes discontinued.
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Ah!!!! Donna. Tara looks just beautiful in this photo. Certainly in the prime of her life. She looks very happy & healthy. Think she is asking someone to play ball with her. Linda, Dakota is beautiful also. I agree with you. I love the oldies. He certainly looks like a very special boy. I'm sure you miss him lots. | |
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-- Lynn, From Melbourne, Australia. Owned by Tess (Irish Setter), Grace (English Setter) & Megg, my beautiful 'English' EPI Angel - Forever in my heart. .
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Ahhh Donna and Linda, such beautiful companions. Their photos are truly heart-melting and, indeed, the oldies have an exceptional beauty that grabs the heart strings, especially when they have walked through life with many problems. Bless their hearts.
Here is a picture of our late GSD, Regan. He was 6 years old when he collapsed and died whilst on a walk with my hubby. it was a sudden unexpected loss. Cardiomyopathy was the suspected cause.
Warmest best wishes, Julie & Angel | |
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-- Angel, German Shepherd. Diagnosed epi 14th Aug. 09. TLI result 2. B12 *683 - Very good range. Folate 13.2 - normal. Lowest weight 30kg/66lbs. Went up to 33.3kg/73.2lbs in ten days. Heaviest weight 40.75kg / 81lb. Now on steady diet - current weight 39.5kg / 79lb. Orijen diet. Good on Total-Zymes, plant-based enzymes in addition to CREON 10000 enzymes for giving treats, but recently changed fully over to CREON for convenience. Angel is currently stable. Julie ~ UK Dog Logic: The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. ~ Anonymous
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Donna... my goodness... Tara looks wonderful.... great picture! Linda... you must miss Dakota so much... and yes, isn't it amazing how one can detect the wisdom in the eyes | |
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-- Olesia, owned by Izzy-45lb SWD, Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.3, Stable almost 7 yrs! Once stable, was able to reduce enzymes to only 1/2 tsp of Enzymes with each meal, but after almost 4 years of stabilization... had to increase the amount of enzymes to 3/4 teaspoon with each meal. Feed various grain-free kibble+real meat, 6x pancreatin enzymes from EnzymeDiane. I give 1 tsp of coconut oil one day and 1 tsp salmon oil next day, and also give canned sardines packed without salt or canned herring for extra omega oils.
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Beautiful Pictures!!!! | |
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Beautiful pictures.... and YES... the oldies grab you heart. These are two of my babies ...Alfie (thick as two short planks and as loveable as can be. Dilly my last darling to go to the Bridge a few days after her 15th birthday.
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Ahh, They were all so beautiful. It doesn't matter how young or old, they are all still missed so much. We were blessed to have had them.. For those of you who haven't seen a photo of Bonnie, here is one of my favourites.
Its been four weeks today since I lost my darling Bonnie......she was my heart dog. Such a beauty.
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-- Owned mind, body and soul by a German Shepherd called Bonnie. Forever in my heart 6th September 2007 - 23rd September 2009 x Forever grateful I found this forum x
Bridie (6 year old Lurcher) and Sadie (16 months old German Shepherd, a rescue dog) guided to us by Bonnie's paw
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Julie, Val and Debra:
Regan was a truly beautiful boy and I'm so sorry you lost him. It's wonderful to be able to watch them grow old...it's sad too. I know that I've said this many times but no matter how long we have these sweet critterkids of ours...it's just never long enough.
Alfie and Dilly are beautiful babies too...how did we all get so lucky? I truly consider these guys among God's finest gifts to us. You have been so very blessed.
I know how hard it still is...Bonnie was a special girl and you'll always love and miss her. Just think how many special critterkids she's loved by...and one day, you'll see your special girl again. | |
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-- Linda, Akira, Indy and the bratcats Akira 101 lb GSD, DOB 9/18/03 Dx'd around her first birthday. First TLI score 1.1, retested 9/07 score had lowered to 0.7. "Normally" eats 2 cups Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula, twice daily. 2 t Pancreatin (or 1 t per cup of food) 8x enzymes given right before each meal in heaping t meat baby food with warm water and mixed to a gruel type texture.
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Yes, I know what happens when dogs get older... 
There's something about the old guys that just grab my heart. 
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