EPI * Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
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Im active duty military stationed out of Fort Campbell, KY. I am leaving to go on a 9 month long deployment to Afghanistan. My family is not able to watch my dog for me due to the fact they have no space. My girlfriend is highly allergic and works to much to keep up with the needs of my one year old pup named keira who I recently learned has EPI. She has gained all of her weight back and im trying to pack a little extra on her. It is a very sad and unfortunate situation for me right now. She is an absolute sweet heart but is still very much a puppy. I rescued her from the pound 9 months ago she was starved beaten and full off worms. After bringing her into my home now I have to deploy and if I cannot find her a good FAMILY type enviroment then she will have to be boarded until other arrangments can be made. I do not want to put her threw going back to the kennel. Does anyone that has or had an EPI dog so I know she will be cared for like one of your own, live in Tennessee, Kentucky, or Illinois have to the time space and the heart to take in my baby for just under a year. I would supply all the Enzymes and would send you a monthly stipend to pay for food for the big girl. Thank you for your time. My name is paul. | |
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Hi Paul, Have you checked into Guardian Angels For Soldiers Pets? Perhaps they can help you out, it's a great organization. Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet” is an all-volunteer, 501c3 nonprofit organization that supports our troops involved in the global war on terrorism by ensuring that the service members does not have to relinquish their pets in order to serve our country during a deployment or hardship situation. They can serve with peace of mind that their pets are being cared for by a loving and responsible foster family. http://guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org/
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-- Kathy and Ted 10 yr old GSD rescue ~ gained 39 lbs
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Hi Paul, KAthy gave a great suggestion.......definitely try contacting them.... but in the meantime.... I am so SO sorry to hear this.....and since i lived in the KY/IN area......i will contact a personal friend to see if they know of anyone who would/could do this..... | |
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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. In Feb 2013, Izzy developed a very serious condition called IMHA which she (thankfully) beat and is now in remission. We also discovered that now, at 8 years old, she not only has EPI, but also Diabetes and Low Thyroid. Izzy was able to receive excellent care because of the kindness of so many here on epi4dogs and is currently doing extra-ordinarily well. If anyone could spend a day with Izzy, they would never guess that she has any health problems!
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Member Posts: 1665 |
Paul.. I live too far away...WA state......... but thank you.....and good luck !! | |
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-- Dar and Kodi, From Washington state Kodi (GSD female) , born August 19, 2010 , was diagnosed July 15, 2011 at 11 months .Lowest weight, 47 lbs, weight as of 4/27/2013 62.9 lbs. Our goal for her at this time is now 65 lbs. !!! And she made it!! . TLI .07 , Folate 9.4 , Cobalmin 536 . Kodi is on Great Life grain and potato free Buffalo,1 & 1/2 cups kibble with added canned or home cooked bison 3 times a day with 2 teaspoons of enzymes from Diane. (Also some home cooked meals)1 Trinfac-B capsule once a day. Also 1/8 t. of ground coriander, 1/16 t. of ground fennel seed and cinnamon per meal (for stomach acid and burps). Having acupunture with a holistic vet for food and enviromental allergies, doing accupressure points and taking 1000 mg.Super Quercetin daily for allergies.
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Member Posts: 3815 |
sorry we live far to far away England wont the forces help in any way?????
good luck
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-- Kara From Liverpool England adopted at five months old 26th December 2009 EPI dx August 2010 tli<1.00 folate 8.3 cobalimin 611 Antibiotics 2 Oxytet antibiotics 3 times a day also if we cannot fit the Oxytet in she has Tylan 1/8th teaspoon before her meals Food- Ashenbank Lamb Casserole twice daily equalling 3 cups per day possibly more Zantac (ranitadine) 75 mg 30 minutes before each meal as too much acid was being produced enzymes-Panzym 1 gram per meal twice daily ( 1/4 teaspoon ) plus one Lypex B12 injection once every three weeks one Chemeyes B12 with intrinsic factor of 40 daily one Antepsin before bedtime alergies to beef pork chicken and white fish confirmed by blood test 33.6 kilos in weight as of 5th May 2013
"UNCONDITIONAL LOVE WAS INVENTED BY DOGS"
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Member Posts: 57 |
I am about an hour and a half south of there, but my Geralda & Sirius Franklin, TN | |
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-- Geralda, "owner" of Sirius, a black GSD, born 6/24/08, runt of Schutzhund litter. Dx'd 6/09-cTLI of <.4. B12 tested 3/11-<200; on Trinfac-B, >1000. eats 1.5 c. Fromm Salmon Tunalini twice a day, 1 1/8 t. Diane's 8X enzymes per meal. 1 Wonderlab pill a day. RxBiotics twice a day. Alternate salmon oil and coconut oil once a day. Weight 62 pounds in 11/12. Now 67 pounds in 3/13.
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Member Posts: 492 |
Bless your heart. I wish we could take her in, but I'm in WI. Hopefully there is an Angel that can help. | |
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-- Cheryl~~~Loved by Gabi (and Gus): dx'd 3/09 at 2 yrs old, cTLI 1.5. Currently 71.4 lbs. Was 52.5 lbs 09/10. Twice a day: 2cups California Naturals Grain Free Lamb w/ 1 1/2 tsp salmon oil, 100 mg Vit E, & 2 Tbls pumpkin; 1-1/2 tsp Pancreatin 8x mixed w/ 2 tsp Salmon canned dog food & 1/8 tsp L-Glutamine given as a gruel right before feeding. Probiotic & Trinfac B12 once a day. Long term for IBD: Prednisolone 5mg once a day . Wausau, WI
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Member Posts: 875 |
Kathy, what a great suggestion. I never heard of this before and as always you are a plethera of information. This is a fantastic organization. I am sure that they can help. This would be a good starting point. So sad that there is no one in the family to take her, sorry to hear that. | |
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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. Currently Handfed ,1 tsp./c, 2 1/2 cups fed once daily and 1 1/2 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! *NEW WEIGHT of 76 lbs.!*
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