EPI * Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
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Member Posts: 12 |
Hello All! I'm curious to know what enzyme supplement you use, and if you have found a cost effective option? We are paying about $80 for a 4 oz PancrePlus powder. I checked at Walgreens into their human grade powder, but was informed that we would be paying double for it. I've seen at Mothers Market (organic grocery store) they have some supplements, but the dosages are different and/or they don't contain all of what is in the PancrePlus. Would love some feedback, thanks! | |
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Member Posts: 123 |
I use enzymes from enzymediane. I pay $52.99 for the 250 grams(8.8oz) Pancreatin PLUS 6x US. Its been great and works amazing with jewels. I started with the viokase tablets 60 for around $70 and those didnt work. The I went to raw pork pancreas 13lbs for $165. But the raw pancreas was too unstable for Jewels as she has severe SIBO. She gained her weight back quickly but her stools were very soft all the time and she was having quite a few off days :(. So we tried the enzymes by diane and voila! It works, very cost effective, shipping didnt take long for me(about a week). Check it out enzymediane.com | |
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-- Mom to Jewels 13 year old Jack Russell Terrier diagnosed with EPI June 29 2011. Weight 18.8lbs (9.2lbs at time of diagnosis). On 1/2 tsp of enzyme diane powder per 1/2cup meal(usually 2x a day), 100mg tylosin 2x a day. New mom to Thor 18 month old German Shepherd, diagnosed at 8 months. On 2 1/2 tsp. of pancreatin 6x plus from enzyme diane per meal(2 cups of food) Also mom to 6 year old German shepherd Jackson, and 3 year old husky Mya, 10 month old kitten Shelby.
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Site Owner Posts: 7645 |
Hi Katie.... i too use ENzymeDiane.... here is the breakdown... I checked on some of your previous posts and found that you are using "PancrePlus and paying 4 oz for about $80"..... OUCH!!!! You can purchase from ENzymeDiane http://www.enzymediane.com/ordersusa.htm Pancreatin 6x10 8 oz for $42, 1 kilo for $134 (1 kilo = 35.274 ounces) (shipping included) | |
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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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Member Posts: 12 |
Wow, I just looked through her site, and what a difference in cost! The PancrePlus Chloe is on has some added vitamins - A, D, and E - I wonder if that will make a difference? I noticed that Enzyme Diane's has a bit of vitamins, but not the same amount. Also, do you recommend weaning them off of one and onto the other, or is it okay to just switch? I know, $80... and that only lasts one month. | |
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Site Owner Posts: 7645 |
the added vitamins in the enzymes is no big deal... or to put it another way... not a deal breaker when it comes to saving $$$ on the enzyme cost ;). I used to use Pancrezyme and switched cold turkey, 100%, all at once, no weening required when changing enzymes.... | |
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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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Member Posts: 904 |
Hi, I also get enzymes from Diane, and I have for 5 years now. She is totally reliable and honest and efficient. I switched to her enzymes cold turkey too, and have used them ever since.. It will save you lots of money. Just the cost savings has saved many dog's lives. | |
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-- Brenda & Sailin Suzie. Worlds Greatest Boat Dog
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Member Posts: 12 |
Great, thank you!!!! | |
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Member Posts: 14 |
I also used Enzyme Diane. I also spoke to her for an hour on the phone. That really helped me to be comfortable in the managment of Juno's disease. I use the 8X and it was $83.00 for 1/2 a kilo (about 1.1 pounds). Good luck! Carol | |
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Member Posts: 649 |
Ditto here !!! I also use Diane !! 8x I buy the kilo and it is just as good at the last scoop as the first !!! Thank you Diane!! | |
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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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Member Posts: 992 |
We also use Diane's 8x...prefer the granular when we can get it but we also happily use the powder. | |
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- Barb -
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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