thanks Barb for your input about giving B12 shots..... that was REALLY helpful!

Hi Kat, First i'd like to say big Kudo's to you AND your vet..... even though the 7.2 TLI test result is not only out of EPI but also out of SEPI range ... i applaud your vet for wanting to try giving enzymes and see if they help. I am glad you are seeing improvement... i am sure this is a relief fo...

Yes...if you need to eliminate the brown rice then use white mashed potatoes in place of the brown rice.... and yes... in addition to the sweet potato already in the meal. As you know.....when trying a new diet.. it is all one-step-at-a-time "trial and error" ... take a lto of time but we ...

i think the above plan is a good start..... first try the reduce rice to 1/4 cup cooked brown rice... do this for 3 days, watch the poos..... if you are not pleased..... THEN... try the following Swap out the rice completely and replace it with white mashed potatoes..... and again, give it at least ...

EXCELLENT1!!! So glad you talked to your vet and you are going to start the B12 shots.

ahhh...... thanks for posting some details about Hoppy's slow progress and outward signs.... for example this comment "Her stool is now mostly back to cow plops-- better than liquid, but was hoping for more progress, and I'm still hearing a lot of tummy sounds. " is HUGE clue and coud very...

Thanks MacKenzie for posting about how you do B12 shots...... when i had to poke Izzy in her upper lips to draw blood for insulin reading for her Diabetes.......... i too used a reward method to help her get ued to being stabbed by a needle (in the mouth too!) and in a very short time when i would s...

Hi Cheryl.... thankfully you and your vet did test Reagan for EPI.... now that she is confirmed with EPI, you can treat her accordingly. Regarding the B12 level of 433.... not good enough.... Please ask your vet to start B12 supplementation... either B12 shots (weekly) or B12 pills daily. The proble...

that is not the best method. SOme dogs do fine with refrigerated food & enzymes then brought up to room temperature naturally....... but many EPI dogs do not do well with this method, and it can encourage SID to get worse. My personal opinion is that you are better off just preparing the food wi...

thanks JAne... geesh... i can't believe i forgot to include per cup of food..... i'll go back in and add that