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mishkasmummy
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Hi there guys


Mishka seems better than ever.  I know he hasn't EPI but the information I gained from this forum really helped me get on top of whatever it is causing his problem.  He has only had one instance of a rather loose pooh in four weeks and even then it was still formed so I am really pleased and really thankful for all the info and help and advice you all have me.


I shall pop in from time to time if that is OK!


Best wishes


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Regards

Laura

France

http://theapprenticeshipofpasha.wordpress.com/

August 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM Flag Quote & Reply

AK GSD
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Posts: 2548

Wonderful news that Mishka is doing so well!  Please do not be a stranger... if you read the fine print when you sign up on the Forum it is required of all members to keep in touch :D

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~Becky~

August 30, 2010 at 4:40 PM Flag Quote & Reply

cockerdoorable
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Posts: 48

Hi there Laura, it's good to know Mishka is doing well and you are conrolling the problem.   Did you not get a diagnosis of what the problem is, or is it just the case of being sensitive to certain foods? 

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Ma to Daisy and Lyla, who take it in turns being the boss!! Daisy EPI August 2010 after long period of pancreatitis.  Currently on Lypex. Daisy loves water especially fishing for bricks!

August 30, 2010 at 5:08 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Barb
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Posts: 1843

Hi Laura,

Thank you for giving us an update on Mishka.  So glad he is doing well.  Stop in any time --it is always great to hear when dogs are thriving, no matter what they had. 


Barb

August 30, 2010 at 6:25 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Michele
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Posts: 3926

Hi Laura - we will find you if you don't pop in and update us on Mishka!!  :)   So glad to hear all is going great - hugs and love to Mishka!!! 

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Michele


"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich" - having 2 makes you even richer!   :-)


Jackie (back in pic) Diagnosed at 9 mos (09/09) - TLI 0.3 and low end of B12.  Pancreatin 8x dosing 3/4tsp per cup.   Natures Domain, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics and Duralactin in the am. Stable and happy 115 lbs - thanks to all the beautiful souls on this forum, we could not have done it without YOU.

Dexter - Diagnosed 11/10 approx 3 yrs of age.   We failed fostering and now he has his forever home :)   At initial testing - TLI 1.2 (range 5-35) B12 254 (range 249-733) folate 20.2 (range 6.5-11.5)   Natures Domain, Pancreatin 8x dosing is 1tsp per cup, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics with each meal and glucosamine chondroitin in the am.  Stable and happy 95 lbs 8/15/11

August 30, 2010 at 8:13 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Jessica & Bella
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Posts: 129

Hi Laura, I'm glad you found this website so helpful. It saved my Bella from being put down. I'm so happy it helped you too:) Glad to hear things are going well!

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Jessica and Bella 8)


Bella is a GSD diagnosed with EPI on May 6, 2010. (17 months old)
Currently being treated with Pancrezyme in powder form.
SIBO was treated by Tylan.
UPDATE: 09/27/2010 - Bella is up to 62 pounds.
                Still small but we are getting there!

                     03/18/2011- Bella is now 70lbs!

"They will be your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are their life, their love, their leader. They will be yours, faithful and true, to the very last beat of his heart. You owe it to them to be worthy of such devotion" -Unknown

August 31, 2010 at 12:05 AM Flag Quote & Reply

Lynn
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Posts: 2160

Fantastic news Laura.  Thankyou so much for popping back in here & letting us know. 

Would love to hear from you from time to time.  We never let our family members go without the assurance that they will be back.  The best of luck for continued good health for Mishka. 

 

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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August 31, 2010 at 12:42 AM Flag Quote & Reply

Debra
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Posts: 1527

Hi there Laura,

I am so pleased that Mishka continues to improve.  And you must pop in and keep us updated..... otherwise we'll send our very own Superman to find you..... enter Craig stage right!


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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
August 31, 2010 at 6:46 AM Flag Quote & Reply

Kathy and Ted
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Posts: 2473

Hi Laura,


I'm happy to hear Mishka is doing so well. Isn't Pasha making an appearance in September? You have to post pictures of him when he arrives.

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Kathy and Ted 9 yr old GSD rescue ~72 lbs now 109 lbs

 

August 31, 2010 at 7:34 AM Flag Quote & Reply

epi4dogs
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Posts: 7645

Hi Laura & Mishka~


So nice to hear from you and to learn that Mishka is doing much better!!!  Please do pop in wheneve you have time - - we want you to keep in touch with us.. after all... once you become part of this family..... you will ALWAYS be family here!

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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.

August 31, 2010 at 7:47 AM Flag Quote & Reply

Debra
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Pasha???? is this another pupper, oh do tell.

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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
August 31, 2010 at 5:25 PM Flag Quote & Reply

mishkasmummy
Member
Posts: 33

Such nice comments thank you sooo much.


In answer to a few questions - nope still no idea what caused his problems!!!!!!


Yes - Pasha is the new pup - I am currently sitting here awaiting delivery by the courier (no not DHL!!) and he is Mishka's nephew...


How excited am I!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta go need another pee!!!!!!!!!!!

x


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Regards

Laura

France

http://theapprenticeshipofpasha.wordpress.com/

September 2, 2010 at 9:12 AM Flag Quote & Reply

epi4dogs
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Posts: 7645

Laura ... well then... you had better post some pics when Pasha arrives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ahh... So they still haven't figured out what is wrong with Mishka, eh?  That's the kind of diagnosis that drives us nutty..... definitely keep in touch with us here.... as a matter of fact... if you can recap Mishka's symptoms & test results and put it in your profile signature so that you don't have to re-type it all the time........., but that it always pops up... maybe someone along the way, will see it and it might sound similar to something they have dealt with a finally did receive a diagnosis...... you just never know where 'answers" will come from... that is why we encourage everyone to share all here on the FORUM.  One just never knows what might help someone else................



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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.

September 2, 2010 at 9:20 AM Flag Quote & Reply

Barb
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Posts: 1843

How exciting.  Congratulations on a new pup.  We definitely need to see pictures.   So glad that Mishka is improving.


Barb

September 2, 2010 at 10:21 PM Flag Quote & Reply

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