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Hi everyone. I haven't visited the forum for ages so I thought I would just update everyone who knows my dog, Stella. I'm happy to report that she is doing really well, maintaining her weight at around 18.5kg and is happy & bouncey. She was on Tylan for a long stretch, but is off that now and the poo is looking good. I still watch every time, I think it must be second nature for those of us with EPI dogs. All I have to do now is make sure she stays away from snakes this summer! Something the forum might be interested in is that I give her an acidophillus tablet every morning and it does seem to help. Stella is one of those dogs that always has a noisey tummy and the acidophillus makes it a bit less noisey and I think a bit comfier for Stella. I'm sure that all that gugling and rumbling must result in a bit of pain at the least but dogs are just so stoic. Anyway all the best to all you good people out there, and for those of you who are just starting out on this journey, take heart, there is light at the end of the tunnel | |
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-- Mary Ann & Stella Melbourne, Australia Stella is a 4 year old Staffy who weighed approx 20kg in May 2010. Diagnosed with EPI in August 2010 at 16.4kg. TLI <1. Dropped to 15.4kg. Feeding Canidae kibble and Eagle Pack Tuna, Salmon & Shrimp 3x per day plus 1 Creon 25,000 capsule with each meal, and 1 Metragenics intrinsi B12/folate 1x per day. Also having 1 acidophilus tablet and 1 L-Gluatmine 750mg each night. Stella last weighed in at 19.2kg and is now officially a chunky monkey again
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Hi Mary Ann, So nice of you to pop back in here. It is wonderful that Stella continues to do so well & an inspiration to all the new people here who are just starting out on this epi journey. I'm sure there'll still be many people who will remember you & Stella.
Thankyou so much for updating us. Stella is one very special girl. | |
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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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Hi Mary Ann! Thank you for taking the time to update us on Stella...and such a wonderful update at that! | |
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-- Michele http://gardensoftranquility.com/ Jackie - 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. Mega-E: cisapride and metoclopramide. Stable and happy 122lbs - 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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A wonderful update mary Ann !!!! thank you!! | |
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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. !!! . TLI .07 , Folate 9.4 , Cobalmin 536 . Kodi is on Great Life grain and potato free Buffalo,1 & 1/2 cups 3 times a day with 1 & 1/2 teaspoons of enzymes from Diane. 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 pollen allergies, doing acupressure points and taking 1000 mg.Super Quercetin daily for allergies.
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Member Posts: 2087 |
Hello Mary Ann Lovely to hear Stella is going on well and we hope you are doing OK too. Give that pupper a hug. Val | |
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-- Razzy, GSD. EPI for 4 1/2 years... sadly lost to cancer 30th July 2011 aged 9 1/2 years.
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Hi Mary Ann, It is wonderful to hear from you. And to hear that "stellar" report on Stella!! You must be thrilled and your update gives the people who are just starting down this road encouragement and hope. Thank you for popping in and we are really happy for you and Stella. Barb | |
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Mary Ann, It's so great to hear that Stella is doing well! Keep up the good work!
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-- Mom to Pixie, 7 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 21.7 lbs (4/13), solid member of the Chunky Monkey Club! Ideal weight around 17, I think, but she's not obese at this weight, so maybe 17 is a little low. 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. Primal Defense probiotics 1/8 tsp, 3x/week. Getting bi-weekly B-12 shots. Our little pack also includes my husband, our 12 year old sheltie, Lucy, and our 9 year old sheltie, Einstein.
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Hi Mary Ann... so, so nice to hear from you and it is absolutely WONDERFUL to hear that Stella is doing so well!!! And..... thank you very much for sharing the acidophillus regimen with everyone....well worth looking into!!! (in case others aren't aware... acidophillus is a probiotic BUT it is a simple strain and the one strain that seems to agree with almost all dogs.... so definitely worth trying for those dogs that appear to battle SIBO ...grumbling tummy noises, gas, etc....) Mary Ann...... if you have time.... would love to see some pics of Stella and maybe even pics with her "piggy" friends | |
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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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So nice to hear how well Stella is doing, thanks for the update. | |
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-- Kathy and Ted 10 yr old GSD rescue ~ gained 39 lbs
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