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Zuko's EPI Diagnosis

Last post by zuko419 « 18 Apr 2025, 16:43
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by zuko419 » 14 Apr 2025, 19:42 » in Epi4Dogs Forum

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Hi, everyone--

I have been watching this site and perusing these forums for about a week now, wondering if my dog, Zuko, has EPI. He has officially been diagnosed as of today, April 14, 2025. I am grateful we have an...

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Olesia, thank you for these helpful sources. I'll be sharing with my vet, who is very open to research from what I've experienced so far.
We pick up his powdered enzymes at the vet office tonight. So glad they are finally...

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18 Apr 2025, 16:43
Request help with suspected EPI in 4 year old Indie mix

Last post by Olesia711 « 18 Apr 2025, 14:04
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by EmBee » 11 Apr 2025, 09:46 » in Epi4Dogs Forum
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Hi All,

My name is Munmun and I am writing in from Delhi, India. My younger one, Posto, is a 3.5 year old Indian mongrel.

This is going to be a long post — please bear with me. I’m really worried about my dog, Posto....

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i would try to find another B12.

The 1000mcg of Methylcobalamin is perfect,
and the Nicotinimade is fine
but the Pyridoxine may or may not be so good for Posto... so to err on the side of caution, maybe try to get a...
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18 Apr 2025, 14:04
James Wellbeloved dry food

Last post by coeddie11 « 18 Apr 2025, 05:55
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by RaymondBarton » 07 Apr 2025, 23:51 » in Epi4Dogs Forum

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Hi all, Has anyone any experience with James Wellbeloved dry dog food? Our pup is currently on Royal Canin Golden Retriever, and she's doing/looking great and has really healthy poop, but shocking gas. After speaking to our...

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We've used James Wellbeloved for our dog with a sensitive stomach, and it worked great, good coat, less gas, and the variety of flavors makes it easy to rotate proteins.

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18 Apr 2025, 05:55
New to EPI-guidance for Cooper

Last post by Olesia711 « 17 Apr 2025, 19:14
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by Cooper@NC » 18 Jan 2025, 08:09 » in Epi4Dogs Forum
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First, thanks so much for this website and your vast knowledge. EPI4Dogs has been a turning point for us as we navigate a new diagnosis of EPI. Cooper's first symptoms began in mid September 2024. He was diagnose with EPI at...

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look at A-Typical Cushings also..... as the typical Cushing symptoms are not common........
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17 Apr 2025, 19:14
Switching from canned food to raw

Last post by Olesia711 « 17 Apr 2025, 19:12
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by Atagrl66 » 27 Feb 2025, 20:14 » in Epi4Dogs Forum
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Previously I wrote a long message only to have it deleted. So this message will most likely be shorter. So frustrating.

I have 10yr old yorkie, schnauzer, mini pin mix who weight 12.5lbs

Approx 4 years ago she was...

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sorry to hear that she is having a rough day... hope the omeprazole helps and that tomorrow will be a better day!
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17 Apr 2025, 19:12
Long lasting EPI friendly chews

Last post by hooley68 « 17 Apr 2025, 16:26
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by Danica » 14 Nov 2023, 19:40 » in Epi4Dogs Forum
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Hello!
I recently adopted a 3 year old German shepherd with EPI dx. I’ve had her for about 3 months and she is in great health and we have a great routine with her meals and enzymes. But I was hoping to learn about any long...

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Thank you that’s good. you get ground bone for your dog. It’s important that he gets the bone in his system.I have researched that the bones are important part of the raw diet. he seems to be doing fine with chicken necks....
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17 Apr 2025, 16:26
Myla - New EPI Diagnosis

Last post by Olesia711 « 17 Apr 2025, 13:43
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by Shehn » 14 Apr 2025, 21:43 » in Epi4Dogs Forum

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Myla (6-year-old GSD) was diagnosed with EPI April 11th, 2025

TLI <1.0
Cobalamin 153
Folate 45

On my previous vet appointment (February 2025), they wanted her to gain a couple pounds. Myla has always been a fussy eater on...

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ahhh... weight gain...... it varies from one dog to the next.....some start gaining weight in a few weeks, and only take a few months to gain back all the weight they lost.... but then there are others that can take a couple...

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17 Apr 2025, 13:43
New to EPI questions from the UK!

Last post by Olesia711 « 17 Apr 2025, 10:40
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by scoozle » 28 Jan 2025, 15:41 » in Epi4Dogs Forum
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I’m so glad I found this forum! Hello from a cold and wet Wiltshire UK :D
Our Sproodle (Springer x Poodle) Oscar got diagnosed with EPI or at least something very similar 5 days ago and we started him on his new meds...

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hi Susie and Doug,

I am so sorry that Oscar is struggling again.... thanks for sharing these observations:

very lethargic, not putting weight on his hind legs, trembling when standing, zero muscle mass on his hind legs,...
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17 Apr 2025, 10:40
Has anyone ever adjusted enzyme doses to specific foods for dogs with EPI?

Last post by Chance « 17 Apr 2025, 02:35
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by DarylJohnson » 16 Apr 2025, 07:07 » in Epi4Dogs Forum

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Hi everyone,
I am taking care of a dog who was diagnosed with EPI 2 months ago and is now doing better with Pancreatin enzymes. However, I have noticed that he reacts differently depending on the food, even though I am still...

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I feed raw. When first starting out, I was feeding meat from one supplier that had a pretty high fat content. (Enzymes was and still is Creon capsules). I had a minimum enzyme dose worked out that eliminated acid reflux and...

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Last post by Chance
17 Apr 2025, 02:35
What can I feed my dog with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?

Last post by Olesia711 « 15 Apr 2025, 10:44
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by jilbert57 » 15 Apr 2025, 08:38 » in Epi4Dogs Forum

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I am sorry you are having problems with your pup.
Have you been supplementing with B12 oral or shots to maintain a proper level? Low B12 can cause inappetance and other symptoms.

Are you hearing belly rumblings or acid...

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i agree with Jill.... 1st thing is to give B12, as what you described is typical of low B12.....and at least if it is not the B12, any excess B12 he is given he will just pee out.

But in the meantime.... to entice him to...

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Last post by Olesia711
15 Apr 2025, 10:44
How to get kitten to take Tylosin powder?

Last post by JJinOhio « 15 Apr 2025, 09:28
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by WilfordGleichner » 14 Apr 2025, 04:10 » in Epi4Dogs Forum

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Species: Cat
Age: 8-9 months
Sex/Neuter status: Female, spayed
Breed: American shorthair
Body weight: 7.5lbs
History: Has had incredibly bad smelling diarrhea since we got her when she was about four months old. I made a...

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Hi, I buy empty capsules off Amazon and make my own pills with the tylan powder. Game changer! I also bought long tweezers and simply dip the capsule in to fill then pop the other half of capsule back on. I make up a weeks...

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Last post by JJinOhio
15 Apr 2025, 09:28
Pancreatic Enzyme Powder

Last post by RavenGarner « 15 Apr 2025, 04:33
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by Betzyfans » 07 Apr 2025, 11:08 » in Epi4Dogs Forum

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Hello everyone

Betzy is our amazing Staffie cross and about 13 years old. Shortly after we adopted her some 10 years ago she was diagnosed with acute Pancreatitis which we've kept under control with a low fat diet and...

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Betzy sounds like such a lovely girl—13 years old and still going strong despite pancreatitis is a real testament to your care! ❤️

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Last post by RavenGarner
15 Apr 2025, 04:33
GSDs with and without Needed!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by Olesia711 « 14 Apr 2025, 18:20
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by Olesia711 » 28 Mar 2025, 09:36 » in Epi4Dogs Forum
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Hi everyone,

GSDs (German Shepherd Dog) needed with & without EPI!!

Epi4Dogs is working with the University of Georgia geneticists, Dr. Leigh Anne Clark and Thais Fontenelle. They are looking in a new direction for the...

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Pam... also a big thanks to you too for participating in this GSD EPI Genetic research :)
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Last post by Olesia711
14 Apr 2025, 18:20
Shortage of Dogmeds uk

Last post by Olesia711 « 14 Apr 2025, 11:27
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by Lenus » 18 Oct 2021, 04:55 » in Epi4Dogs Forum

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Hi all, apologies for the long break since last post but thanks to the help and advice I received here, we've been good. Firstly, for anyone who has suffered loss or illness since I was last here, please accept our deepest...

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Ahh.... she is LOVELY!!!! but OMG it sure is very unsettling when you cannot get the proper meds for your dog.

Some other options to try is CHemeyes, LLC... they have pancreatic powder for EPI dogs.... or if you are having...

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Last post by Olesia711
14 Apr 2025, 11:27
Recall

Last post by jilbert57 « 13 Apr 2025, 11:25
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by jilbert57 » 13 Apr 2025, 11:25 » in Epi4Dogs Forum

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13 Apr 2025, 11:25
New to EPI (Very rough month for Leo)

Last post by Eddiespaghetti « 12 Apr 2025, 16:38
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by TheHerd2009 » 04 Apr 2025, 09:46 » in Epi4Dogs Forum
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Hello All,

First I’d like to say I appreciate this forum and any feedback that can be provided. We have a 10 year old Boxer who has always been very healthy with walks daily and nutritious diet. About a month ago he...

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If slippery elm is working, you may not need Tylan right now. It won't hurt him any to give both, but we usually recommend Tylan if slippery elm doesn't work
I wasn't saying to use the injection, I was only answering the...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
12 Apr 2025, 16:38
New to Epi- Crockett

Last post by Chance « 11 Apr 2025, 23:10
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by rebeccal » 27 Jan 2025, 19:18 » in Epi4Dogs Forum
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Crockett is a 2 yr and 8 month black labrador Retriever, current weight 63.5lbs. He was diagnosed with hypertrophic osteodystrophy and hip dysplasia at 6 months of age. He has been in and out of the vet almost monthly for...

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Oh wow. I am glad you have discussed it with your vet. Good that it's temporary! I can see that it would lower vit D levels (as well as other fat soluble vits).

How did the vit D toxicity even happen?? Dogs with EPI don't...
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11 Apr 2025, 23:10

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