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My EPI baby (Westie) turns one year old today. My husband just looked at him and said, "I can't believe it took us a year to find out what is wrong with you." From the time we brought him home from the breeder at 2 1/2 mos he had very bulky and foul stools. It wasn't until about 10 1/2 mos that he got the severe diarrhea and weight loss. My vet had him diagnosed with SIBO and EPI within 2 weeks. Today he looks nothing like the fluffy, fat little puppy I brought home. While he was so sick, we couldn't brush him enough to keep his thick fur from matting. We finally took him to the groomer and she did a partial shave with a weird pattern in order to leave some fur. So, he is skin and bones with funny patches of fur on him. My husband said that if anyone asked, we should say he was a rescue dog from someone who abused him Dallas is so happy, though. He loves nothing more than to cuddle. Well, he does like to eat more than anything. He inhales his meals in less than a minute. I felt sorry for him and gave him more food than the vet had recommended and he had worsening diarrhea. I feel badly that I can't even give him a treat for his birthday--but he doesn't know the difference. | |
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-- Margaret--mother of Dallas, a westie, diagnosed at 11 mos. His TLI was 1.4, Cobalamine159, and Folate 19.
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Happy Birthday Dallas! He is such a lucky boy to have a mom and dad who went the extra mile and are taking care of his EPI! Michele had a recipe for enzyme treats if you want to try them so he can have a special birthday treat. They're over here: http://www.epi4dogs.com/apps/forums/topics/show/4856586-dehydrator-treats Or you could go have some fun parktime, or extra playtime! I'm sure he'd love that. | |
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-- Proud mommy to Vito, 3(?) yr old GSD. 90lbs, goal weight 85-90lbs (ACHIEVED!). Tested positive for EPI on March 30th, 2011. His TLI was 1.0, Cobalamin 225, Folate 22. Feeding 2 cups of Taste of the Wild Bison once a day with one teaspoon of Pancreatin 8x enzymes per meal. Also proud mommy of a (non EPI) Belgian Malinois tripod named Lizzie. That means three legs. "Sometimes it takes an imperfection to create perfection."
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DALLAS!
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-- Kathy and Ted 9 yr old GSD rescue ~72 lbs now 109 lbs
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Thanks for the link. I had to stay home this morning for a workman to come so Dallas got extra cuddle time in my chair with me as I needlepointed. Even his tiny litte 13 # managed to wiggle to the point of taking over the chair. | |
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-- Margaret--mother of Dallas, a westie, diagnosed at 11 mos. His TLI was 1.4, Cobalamine159, and Folate 19.
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Dallas ! ... Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to Youoooooooou, Happy Birthday to You !!! Bark/kiss/paw, love, Onza | |
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-- Onza - 6 years old in July 2011. Beautifull, extremely intelligent and diagnosed with EPI in April 2009 with TLi 0.4 ... she lost down to 55 lbs before we found Olesia through friends in our Schutzhund Club. So thankful to her and this wonderful website that gave us hope and guidance. "Be extra kind to everyone you encounter, because everyone is fighting a battle of some kind"... Donna W and William in Raleigh NC
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Happy Birthday Dallas however long it took to get here you are here loads ofr cuddles and ear rubs Jean | |
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-- Kara:: adopted at five months old 26th December 2009 always hungry more than any of my other dogs became noticeably distressed August 2010 Two vet visits and............. Diagnosed with EPI at 14 months old September 2010 tli<1.00 folate 8.3 cobalimin 611 taking 2 Oxytet antibiotics 3 times a day and eating Nutrix grain free duck and potato kibble and starting to put weight on currently 33 kilos as of 20th June 2011 we also use Tylan if we dont have the time to use the oxytet as it has to be on an empty tum, enzymes at the moment Pancrex granules 3 teaspoons per meal she is 2 yrs old as of 21st July 2011 "UNCONDITIONAL LOVE WAS INVENTED BY DOGS"
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Happy Birthday Dallas !!!! (((((HUGS))))) and wet kisses from me... I can't wait!!!! I turn 1 next month!!!!! KODI And Dar too! | |
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-- Dar and Kodi Kodi (GSD female , born August 19, 2010 , was diagnosed July 15, 2011 at 11 months .Lowest weight, 47 lbs, weight as of 2/ 20/ 2012 59.6 lbs. Our goal for her at this time is 60lbs. ... We made it !!! 60.4 lbs on March 31, 2012 . TLI .07 , Folate 9.4 , Cobalmin 536 .Kodi eats TOTW Sierra Mountain (Lamb and sweet potato, grain free), 2 cups,2 times a day with 1 teaspoon of pancreatin 8x per cup., recently added small lunch(1 cup plus 1 teas. enzymes) enzymes ( From Diane...awesome lady!!!) , with warm water and letting it sit for 30 minutes . She is our furry kid whom just loves playing with the grandkids !!!!
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A very Happy Birthday wish to you Dallas. Hope your special day is filled with lots o love, hugs & presents.
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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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Happy Birthday Dallas! 1 year old...awwww...we need pics of you on you birthday! Here is to many many more happy, healthy years filled with tons of love and licks! | |
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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
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Happy Birthday, Dallas!! Just remember, if you give him extra food, you have to give him extra enzymes, too! As he gets better, his coat will come back in nicely, too! | |
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-- Mom to Pixie, 6 year old sheltie,inherited from my mother-in-law 3/11. Dx of EPI 9/09. TLI in 10/09 was 0.4 ug/L. As of 12/2/11, Folate fasting levels was 13.6 ug/L, and Cobalamin fasting was 615. Current weight 18.6 lbs (4/12), ideal weight around 17 - we're trying to keep her from gaining more! Feeding grain free - Natural Balance canned lamb and Nature's Variety Instinct Limited Ingredient Lamb kibble. Giving slightly less than 1/2 tsp Pancreatin 8X per 1/2 cup of food. Tylan currently 1x/day. Also takes 1/2 tablet pepcid for stomach upset 2x/day. Fortiflora probiotics 8/15/11, one packet daily. Getting bi-weekly B-12 shots. Our little pack also includes my husband, our 11 year old sheltie, Lucy, and our 8 year old sheltie, Einstein.
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Thank you for all of Dallas' birthday wishes. He couldn't have special treats but he got lots of snuggle time which seems to be his favorite thing to do outside of eating. | |
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-- Margaret--mother of Dallas, a westie, diagnosed at 11 mos. His TLI was 1.4, Cobalamine159, and Folate 19.
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HAPPY BE-LATED BIRTHDAY DALLAS!!!!!! I am so very sorry I am late in the good wishes!!!! I'm sure the snuggles were the best part of the day......Once you get the food/enzyme combo down to a fine art, you can add in a little coconut oil. We are giving Butter a 1/4 tsp a day and it has really helped her coat tremendously. | |
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-- Butterbean, 6 year old chihuahua, diagnosed in May-June'10 via pancreatic biopsy (in other words, it wasn't there). And now we have the TLI score of 0.7
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Happy belated birthday Dallas! | |
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Who is completely spoiled rotten, loves kids, and will be going into therapy dog training as soon as I can afford it.
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