Hi MaryAnn, Rosie and I are new here, as well, and have been figuring out how to eat the enzyme way too! So far, what has worked for Rosie is a flat plate with individual small piles of food that she can pick up easily. I sit by her with a bowl of her food and replenish the piles as she eats them. N...

I am so sorry Bear is feeling awful. These first couple weeks are rough. My Rosie was diagnosed with EPI a little over a week ago, and it has been a struggle that we haven't found the end of yet. Hang in there, support Bear as best you can, and know that these guys can be very resilient. I know that...

What an absolutely lovely tribute to Winston. I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs from afar.

Welcome! Nala is beautiful! I'm so glad she found you, and that you figured out what is wrong with her. I'm wondering if she needs a higher Creon dose to help her digest more of her food? It seems from my reading here that a fair number of veterinarians either prescribe enzymes per "meal" ...

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and encouragement. Rosie has been on enzymes for five days now, and her poop is much more normal (not normal-normal, but at least normal-ish). Her belly noises and gas have subsided, and she hasn't done the ouchy-belly stretch in several days. Plus, she's bac...

Okay, EPI is confirmed. Rosie's bloodwork came back today and her TLI is <1, her Cobalamin is 197, and her Folate is elevated. Two of her liver values were also slightly high, with her AST at 89 (normal is <66) and her ALT at 322 (normal <118). Her vet wants her on Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Low F...

Thank you. Rosie had blood drawn today to test her general stats plus TLI, B-12, and folate levels, got a B-12 shot, and some canned prescription food that my vet thought would be helpful until we get her results back. The vet thought EPI was most likely, giardia was possible and that Addison’s was ...

Thank you! I figure I'll know for sure late this coming week and I'll let everyone know. Since my memory of Jordie clicked in, I've been rethinking Rosie's behavior for the last month or so (less laying on her back for tummy rubs, more burping, more gas, more interest in the kitchen table and counte...

Hi everyone, Long, long ago, I had a foster collie with EPI named Jordie. I joined the yahoo EPI global group back then, and with their support and help, Jordie went from 38 pounds to about 60 pounds (where he should have been), regrew his coat, and became a happy, healthy boy. He was adopted by a f...