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Hello everyone! I have fabulous news! My sister, and Mahi's "other" mother, has just been offered a full scholarship by the University of Western Australia in Perth to pursue a PhD in English Literature! We are all terribly excited and proud for her and for a girl who grew up in a small town in the Himalayan foothills, this is a big achievement indeed. I asked Olesia, and she was very sweet to encourage me to post about it, so thank you Olesia. Since this is completely unchartered territory for us, we'd be very grateful if anyone who is in Perth, or in Australia, to help us figure a few things out. And from our family to yours, a Happy New Year! May it bring you all much cheer and good fortune and lots of laughs and happiness! Devika | |
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-- Mahi, the Indian EPI dog, diagnosed at 10 months, now 3 years old. Was 60 lbs, went down to 46 lbs, but now with YOUR help inching towards 59 lbs. Fed 3 times a day - homecooked diet of 1 kg potatoes, 70 gms lentils, 150 gms tapioca, squash, beetroot, carrots mashed together, 2 boiled eggs and 500 ml yoghurt. Since 1st Dec '11 have begun to gradually add TOTW Pacific Stream, pre-softened in hot water with the home-cooked food. 1 Salmon Omega 3 tablet given per day. 1 tablet of Creon 10K given 20 mins before every meal. Very, very active - knock on wood, and seems to have gone from a level 10 of "hungry" to maybe an 8. On 27th July 2011, officially downgraded "hungry" level to 7.
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Congrats to your sister and your whole family. That is quite an accomplishment. Full rides are few and far between in the U.S. now-a-days, I am not sure if that is the case there, but it is certainly something to be very proud of. I hope mahi won't miss her too much! I am sure that she will miss Mahi though. Never been to Perth or Australia for that matter, but we do have a few resident Aussies on here and I am sure they would be more than happy to fill you and her in on the area. Wish her a safe trip and well wishes from Kain and Nicole in Pennsylvania! | |
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-- Kain, 4 yr. old GSD, Mom, Nicole, Dad, Joe, Sister Angel, 7 year old GSD, Sister Noni, 7 year old cat, and Twin Sisters, Eva and Mia, age 4. B-12: 369, TLI: less than 1, Folate: 15.7.Started Enzymes 1/14/11, 1 tsp./c, 2 1/2 cups fed once daily and 1 cup fed once daily. Nature's Variety, TOTW, Back to Basics, California Natural, all in monthly rotation, Let enzymes set 30 min. Low weight, 48 lbs, down from high of ONLY 66. Bi-Weekly B-12 shot of 1.4ml. All time high weight EVER on 12/11/11 at 71 lbs., one of the happiest days of my life, honestly, it is up there with some memorable days! *NEW WEIGHT of 76 lbs.!*
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HI Devika... so glad to see that you posted. I know we have lots of Australia members...but it might take a few days to hear from folks because of the holidays... but i am sure some of our wonderful Aussie folks will get back to you.... Ya'll must be so proud of your sister.... this is such a great honor... and what good fortune to start the New Year with !!!. WIshing you and your family a WONDERFUL New Year!!! | |
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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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Administrator Posts: 1945 |
Hello Devika and a huge congratulations to Mahi's OM and family!! What a fantastic achievement! And how exciting. Actually Perth is the one capital in Australia I haven't been too (yet). We're in South Australia (Adelaide is the capital) and Perth is the western-most city in the country! Some 2,700km away but then Oz is a big place and we tend not to bother too much with distances in general so you could say we're next door ;-) Actually I may be in Perth next year sometime depending upon which way the wind blows which would be jolly. We do have a member in Perth but haven't heard from her for a while. I have some family there who would be delighted to say g'day I'm sure What a jolly end to the a year where you fought and got your precious pupper back and an auspicious start for her Other Mother in the new one! How exciting. Craig | |
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Craig Lulu (aka Miss Lulupants) is a 4 year old 'Red Shepherd' (Australian Red Heeler x Long-hair GSD) who lives in Adelaide, South Australia. Diagnosed with EPI in April 2010. Currently on one Creon 25k per meal;
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...I see Olesia just dropped me a line so I'll shoot you an email and am happy to help with anything I can... | |
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Craig Lulu (aka Miss Lulupants) is a 4 year old 'Red Shepherd' (Australian Red Heeler x Long-hair GSD) who lives in Adelaide, South Australia. Diagnosed with EPI in April 2010. Currently on one Creon 25k per meal;
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Member Posts: 277 | What an accomplishment! This is so exciting. I am very jealous as I write my daughters first tuition payment for college! She graduates high school on the 13th my where does time go? | |
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-- Enzyme Diane, Diane Sloan, Concord Twp, OH, Pancreatin **17.64 oz Pancreatin 6x Digestive Enzymes $70-Compared to Viokase V ** Enzyme Supplement Orders: www.EnzymeDiane.com, Sarge DOB 11/31/00 GSD/EPI Dx'd 8/05 @ 71# TLI .3, Cobalamin 99, Folate 15.5. 2tsp Pancreatin 6x Supplement, 2 c 4 Health 2x per day, b12 injections,
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Congratulations to Mahi's second mom! That is wonderful! | |
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blimee
that is amazing, she is going to find the change remarkable but i m sure she is equal to the challenge
you must keep us up to date on how she gets on
is she going alone??????
she will make loads of friends i am sure
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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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Congratulations to your sister and your whole family! You must be very proud of her, and rightfully so. What a great way to start a wonderful new year! | |
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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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Devika... after the holidays.... i'll check the membership to see who we might have from Perth..... Thanks SO MUCH Craig for offering to help out Devika !!!! | |
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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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Administrator Posts: 1945 |
Hmmm, this stuff used to float to the top when doing a member search, not sure what changed there...anyway, I had a squizz on Olesia's behalf and we have two members who have themselves listed in Perth, only one is active, in fact new, her name is Adeline and her profile page is here, you may like to PM her... http://www.epi4dogs.com/apps/profile/84240573/ Craig
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Craig Lulu (aka Miss Lulupants) is a 4 year old 'Red Shepherd' (Australian Red Heeler x Long-hair GSD) who lives in Adelaide, South Australia. Diagnosed with EPI in April 2010. Currently on one Creon 25k per meal;
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Thank you all so much! Craig I've messaged Adeline - thank you for the link and also for your help. My sister is researching how the internet has changed the way we look at the world, what we read, how we read, how we interact with each other, and even how the whole writer-reader dynamic and viewer-producer/director dynamic has changed. Every time I read her work it reminds me of epi4dogs - the internet has worked to help so many puppers and I, for one, will be forever grateful. Devika | |
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-- Mahi, the Indian EPI dog, diagnosed at 10 months, now 3 years old. Was 60 lbs, went down to 46 lbs, but now with YOUR help inching towards 59 lbs. Fed 3 times a day - homecooked diet of 1 kg potatoes, 70 gms lentils, 150 gms tapioca, squash, beetroot, carrots mashed together, 2 boiled eggs and 500 ml yoghurt. Since 1st Dec '11 have begun to gradually add TOTW Pacific Stream, pre-softened in hot water with the home-cooked food. 1 Salmon Omega 3 tablet given per day. 1 tablet of Creon 10K given 20 mins before every meal. Very, very active - knock on wood, and seems to have gone from a level 10 of "hungry" to maybe an 8. On 27th July 2011, officially downgraded "hungry" level to 7.
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Hi Devika, Wow, what a fantastic opportunity for your sister. I'm sure you're all very proud of her. I have only just seen this, so sorry for coming in late here. Craig, as usual, has been a fantastic help & especially since he has some family living in Perth. Whatever would we do without you here Craig???? We refuse to let you go awol again. Unfortunately I don't know how much help I can be to you as we are in Melbourne & that's on the opposite side of the country. A very long way away from Perth but if there is anything at all I can do to help, then I will be very happy to do so. | |
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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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WOWEEEEE! Congratulations! That is a brilliant peice of news and I know your sister will do wonderfully well... even if she misses her 'other child' the lovely Mahi. You are so right about the internet, it has opened a window on the world and we are like neighbours now. Such a change for me after being born just after World War Two and growing up in a very basic world... I still remember the milk and coal (and beer) being delivered by horse and cart... that seems crazy now. For my part the internet is mind-blowing and very, very wonderful. Val | |
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Davika, congratulations to all. What a great adventure your sister is embarking on. | |
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-- Kathy and Ted 9 yr old GSD rescue ~72 lbs now 109 lbs
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What a tremendous accomplishment! Many Congrats to her Devika. What an exciting adventure and as you've said technology will make that distance seem less. Do you have Skype there? I chat with a friend in Kenya over Skype and it's free! | |
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Mom to Cedar, diagnosed with EPI Nov 1, 2010, TLI 1.2, April 2011 B12 310 (150-700), Folate 31 (7-39); Dec 2011 B12 349 (150-700), Folate 18 (7-39); now on B12 injections weekly; 1 3/4 tsp pancreatin 8X/meal, 1 1/4 c Evo Red Meat Grain free + 1/2 c add ins (pork, salmon, sardines, haddock, egg, pumpkin are the usual), 1/3 c water, incubated x 30 minutes; 2 meals/day; current weight 69.9 lbs. Also has Pannus; treated with tacrolimus ointment 2 x daily each eye and gets 100 ug Vit E daily for immature cataracts. Also Mom to pupkids Bree and Griffin, and catkids Abby, Diamond and Max...and skinkid Ayden
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Yes Barb - skype is going to be worn out I'm thinking! And thanks Lynn - Australia is an entire continent all by it's ownsome so distances are pretty incredible! If we ever make it over to the east side of the country, we'll give you a hail! Devika | |
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-- Mahi, the Indian EPI dog, diagnosed at 10 months, now 3 years old. Was 60 lbs, went down to 46 lbs, but now with YOUR help inching towards 59 lbs. Fed 3 times a day - homecooked diet of 1 kg potatoes, 70 gms lentils, 150 gms tapioca, squash, beetroot, carrots mashed together, 2 boiled eggs and 500 ml yoghurt. Since 1st Dec '11 have begun to gradually add TOTW Pacific Stream, pre-softened in hot water with the home-cooked food. 1 Salmon Omega 3 tablet given per day. 1 tablet of Creon 10K given 20 mins before every meal. Very, very active - knock on wood, and seems to have gone from a level 10 of "hungry" to maybe an 8. On 27th July 2011, officially downgraded "hungry" level to 7.
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A huge congratulations to your sister, Devika--and to your whole family! Looks like the New Year is bringing you lots of "new" already. You will love skype to help you bridge the great distance. We use it quite often as my extended family is all over the US. It is amazing! It will help your sister keep up with Mahi's progress too. Mahi's OM is going to be missing her, but she will be having so many adventures. How exciting! Barb | |
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OMG VAl.... you actually remember the milk and coal being delivered by horse and Cart???? WOW.... that must have been something!...... Funny thing is.... some people (like me) actually yearn for the good old days.... i am now getting some of my milk from my neighbor... i just stand there with my mason jars while he milks nthe cow, then he strains it and pours it into my mason jar.... we plan on making our own wine again this year... and hubby was just talking this weekend about when we replace the wood burning aqua stove we have (to heat by wood) the next one we get will be able to burn wood AND coal...'good 'ol times... here we come... BACCCkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk! | |
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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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Ah... the 'good old days... they were not always so good. With sadness I remember the many times a poor horse fell on the icy roads and the whole neighbourhood would rally round. All the men were called out from where they worked and would release the poor animal from the cart and help lift it back on its feet... or more sadly have to have it shot because of injury. Some things were good though... nearly all food was local and tasted good... we did only have open fires which were cosy but not as dependable as central heating. We got used to the cold pretty much and were hardy, especially where I grew up in the poor part of the inner city. I seem to remember using an umbrella to go to bed when it rained because the roof leaked... and most things were secondhand or hand-me-downs. No TV until I was about 10 years old and for a long time no electric... just gass for lighting and cooking... history does not catch up so quickly in the poor areas. So you can see why I appreciate much of the modern world although I still have a Raburn for wood and smokless coal because I like it, but we have the central heating to fall back on. I still grow my veg and run the garden on compost that I make. It was part of running the smallholding and part of producing our own meat and veg and eggs and goats milk for about 30 years.... and I make my own jam from my fruit and my own home made wine for the family....some old habits die hard. Val | |
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