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by Olesia711
21 Jun 2019, 22:42
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Saying Goodbye
Replies: 21
Views: 13598

Re: Saying Goodbye

Danielle, My heart is broken for you...................... Please know that letting Buzz go, releasing him from pain and struggles that were not going to get any better but rather only worse, was the greatest and final gift of love that you could give. I truly believe that they know how deep the lov...
by Olesia711
08 Jun 2019, 15:01
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Ace Update
Replies: 49
Views: 29002

Re: Ace Update

WOW!!! Ace is looking fabulous- -what a gorgeous pup! So glad to hear that his EPI is most of the time under good control ..... but yeah... diabetes in conjunction with EPI can be quite challenging to keep in good control at all times..... even when you do everything "right" ... been there...
by Olesia711
05 Jun 2019, 09:21
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Mei - doubtful EPI diagnosis (?)
Replies: 12
Views: 7582

Re: Mei - doubtful EPI diagnosis (?)

Anja, We have another member in Spain who dealt with EPI.... if i remember correctly, she lives near the coastline... Malaga. If you want i can try to find her email to contact her and ask her permission to share her email with you... she might be able to help you out with EPI resources that she fou...
by Olesia711
05 Jun 2019, 08:49
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Mei - doubtful EPI diagnosis (?)
Replies: 12
Views: 7582

Re: Mei - doubtful EPI diagnosis (?)

Ahh... thanks Jean so much for mentioning Oxytetracycline.... or product name Oxycare or Oxytet......(it was late when i was finally able to get on the computer last night and my mind went blank on the UK med to effectively treat SID/SIBO) .. that is the "go-to" antibiotic when you cannot ...
by Olesia711
04 Jun 2019, 23:09
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Mei - doubtful EPI diagnosis (?)
Replies: 12
Views: 7582

Re: Mei - doubtful EPI diagnosis (?)

Hi Anja and Mei, Mei is such a striking, elegant looking dog, WOW! So sorry that she is not doing well. With regards to the testing before any blood is drawn for the standard TLI test and for the B12 test (Cobalamin) test... the dog should be "food" fasted for 12 hours. Anything less may s...
by Olesia711
30 May 2019, 12:01
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Saying Goodbye
Replies: 21
Views: 13598

Re: Saying Goodbye

Oh Danielle, i am so so SO sorry to be reading this...... my heart is broken for you. It is truly a travesty when a professional harms an animal ... What was done to Buzz is horrific.... and i hope you will report this to prevent such damage being done to others in the future. Please know that altho...
by Olesia711
15 May 2019, 17:07
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Sassy says HI and Thank You!!!
Replies: 110
Views: 53319

Re: Sassy says HI and Thank You!!!

Hi Richard.... #2 on the poop chart is the best possible poo..... a #2 to #3 is good, IMHO, good enough... BUT.... if you want to try for all the time #2..... in my experience when the poos lean towards #3.... it usually means that although tolerable, the current diet is not optimal for this particu...
by Olesia711
15 May 2019, 16:40
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Can enzymes cause snout sores?
Replies: 9
Views: 5301

Re: Can enzymes cause snout sores?

Oh wow thanks for sharing that information with us Jill... My Lulu (non-EPI dog) has developed a "crusty" nose on either side (she is a licker... licks EVERYthing!) i am going to try the Snout Saver
by Olesia711
15 May 2019, 16:38
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Kara
Replies: 8
Views: 6746

Re: Kara

Jean, I am so so sorry that you had to say goodbye to Kara. She was your baby and it hurts so much when they leave us. She was an integral part of our family for so many years......Please know that her essence will go on and continue to be a part of Epi4Dogs.................. thinking-of-you-angel-g...
by Olesia711
15 May 2019, 16:33
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Prebiotic
Replies: 12
Views: 8924

Re: Prebiotic

since the slippery elm did not work well for Kenzie... exactly what is the issue? SID? Loose stools? If yes.... ... talk to your vet about other prebiotics that they would recommend .... or..... ask your vet about trying some "RX clay" https://www.vetrxdirect.com/product/view/rx-clay-for-n...