EPI * Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Hi Everyone

Well it's been 2 weeks since Boof commenced on Creon 10,000, and I had him weighed today and he is up to 25.1kgs (55.3 pounds) and increase of 1.4kgs (3 pounds).

It is great to see him with so much energy and wanting to play all the time.

Thanks again for everyone's helpful replies.

Will keep you updated.

Yahhhhhh Whoooooo!

Weight gain Happy dance!

It's the best news in the world... congrats Ange and Boof... keep up the good work.

Val

Hi Ange,  So happy that things are turning around for you & Boof.  A weight gain is just the best news.

Congratulations.  You are doing a wonderful job. 

Lynn & girls. 

Hi Ange ~

That is just WONDERFUL news,,,, YEAH !!!  isn't it just the best thing in the world to see when they finally stop having diarreha , losing weight, being sad all the time.... and they perk up, are happy and gain weight.What a grea way to start the New Year!

Please keep us posted with Boof's continued progress.

Today was Boof's fortnightly weigh in day, I was so nervous before we went I almost didn't take him.

Boof's weight today is 26.1kgs (57.5lbs) an increase of 1kg (2.2lbs).

I was slightly disheartened  with just 1kg, but I am now grateful he had gained  .

Ange

Hi Ange,

A huge big Congratulations to you & Boof.  That is such wonderful news. 

Please don't be disheartened with 'just 1 kg'.  One kg. is a fantastic gain in just a few weeks.  You're doing an amazing job.  You know, Megg took forever to gain weight (& keep it on).  In fact, it took her just about the whole first year to get back to her original weight.  She would gain a kilo, lose 1/2, gain another kg., then lose it.  This would go on & on during her first year, but everyone kept telling me that as long as she wasn't losing, & poops were fine, then all was good.  I listened, & learnt, & although at times I was disappointed, we plodded on & she now is the best weight she has ever been.  Still not fantastic, as I always want her to be more (yes, I want a fatty), but she has maintained her 26 plus kgs., now for around a year & a half & I'm so happy about that.  I think some dogs seems to put on weight very quickly, while others, like mine, take their time. 

Boof is doing wonderfully well, & slow is good.  That way, they seem to keep it on. 

Thankyou so much for letting us know, & we'll look forward to his next weigh-in results.

Hi Ange,

Congrats to you and Boof!!!! Sometimes the weight gain is slow, but as long as it's going up, that's great news!!!

Hi Ange,  Every lb is a blessing!!  woooooo hooooooo to you and Boof!   Boof...love the name -how fun is that to say! :-)  Here is to hoping his weight gain continues and continues!!!  (well...at some point we may want it to stop! )   Great job!

Today was Boof's fortnightly weigh in day.

Boof's weight today is 27.3kgs (60.18lbs) an increase of 1.2kgs (2.64lbs)

He enjoyed the spoiling cuddles he got (and I think everyone in the vets office thought I was mad!!)

Hi Ange, 

Just popped in here & read your wonderful news.  Absolutely fantastic.  1.2kgs. is a wonderful gain in two weeks. 

You are doing a fantastic job.  So pleased for you both.

HI Ange ~

A BIG congrats on Boof's weight gain..... YEAH!!! Keep up the great work... and when you have time.....we would love to see pictures of Boof (hint-hint)

Hi Ange - sounds like Boof is doing great!!   Boof...I just like saying it!!!    Boof...Boof!!!    Congrats on a job well done!   Please do post pics of Boof - I have to see what a Boof looks like!  LOL!!  

These are my babies (Boof and his sister Bella)

Now that Boof has energy again he loves to play with (and stop us from getting) his balls, and as you can see Bella would prefer a bone.

These were taken at Christmas, and is filling out slightly with his weight gain and looking more like the "Boof" he used to be.

Boof and Bella are beautiful dogs.  Congrags on how things are going.  It is such a great feeling when they get back to their happy, bratty selves, isn't it?  Keep up the good work.

Oh wow... PICTURES!!! Yeah.... what beautiful dogs and....you can certainly tell that Boof is a very happy fella... and cute too... i love the way his one ear doesn't stand up .Hummm,... you can tell just from her picture that Bella is the female... very lovely!

Yes, isn't it wonderful when they get their joyful spirit back... that is like the best gift in the world!

Hi Ange, 

My goodness, your photo's are just beautiful.  What lovely dogs you have.  Bella is very lovely & I think Boof looks really well, & of course very handsome too.  Now you know how to do this photo thing, we hope to see many more. 

Thankyou for posting them. 

Lynn & girls.

WOWEEEEE! Beautiful dogs and great pictures.

Its good to have a few pics over time and then you can sigh with happiness as they improve and come back to the dogs they were.... keep those pics coming.

Val

Boof and Bella are beautiful and I love the pictures...thank you for sharing them.  Gaining the weight back, can be a very slow process for some dogs.  I know that a few others have told you this but then I know there are a few others who gain it back quickly.  In Akira's case, it took over a year to gain back what she lost in one setback.  No weight loss is a huge reason to celebrate to start with.  There was a time, that I weighed Akira every week and learned to celebrate ounces.  Believe it or not, the day came when I had to put her on a diet...I would have never believed that that would  ever happen.   Tell those sweet babies that they are beautiful and we'd love pictures any time you want to share!!! 

Great pics - you can see how thin Boof is - breaks my heart - but great to know u are going in the right direction!  Bella is beautiful also - great friends for each other.   We think of getting another - then I regain my sanity...