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by jilbert57
07 Feb 2023, 09:20
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Advice for borderline EPI?
Replies: 4
Views: 369

Re: Advice for borderline EPI?

Welcome to you and your pup. Good for you and your vet for being proactive on starting the enzymes and they are helping. Yes you are in the tweenerville area for the EPI test. Was the B12 and folate checked at the same time? Is there a underlying condition for the low fat diet? EPI does not require ...
by jilbert57
05 Feb 2023, 19:09
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Lucy - Another Newbie
Replies: 9
Views: 1544

Re: Lucy - Another Newbie

I just measured. My kitchen is 12 feet long and 6 feet wide. So not very big. All it takes is standing between the 2 bowls and I face them away from each other. Yes, I am sorry you did post it in your signature. I would look in our food options and find a grain free kibble with no peas or legumes. J...
by jilbert57
05 Feb 2023, 12:16
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: UTI! Ughhhhhh
Replies: 5
Views: 429

Re: UTI! Ughhhhhh

It is worth a try for sure. I usually add a probiotic and that helps.
Hopefully someone else will weigh in.

Jill
by jilbert57
05 Feb 2023, 09:32
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Lucy - Another Newbie
Replies: 9
Views: 1544

Re: Lucy - Another Newbie

Our two terriers do not have EPI or pancreatitis. The older eats The Honest Kitchen beef grain free and the other eats Royal Canin Dental diet. They eat at opposite ends of the kitchen and I stand in between until they are done. What diet are you feeding? EPI dogs usually are better on a grain free ...
by jilbert57
04 Feb 2023, 13:59
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Lucy - Another Newbie
Replies: 9
Views: 1544

Re: Lucy - Another Newbie

Hi Renee and welcome. Was Lucy put on B12 shots once a week for 6 weeks or started on oral B supplementation? The B12 needs to me in the mid to upper range around 600 or greater. It sounds like SID. Was Lucy given an oral antibiotic when she was diagnosed? We recommend Tylan 2 times a day for 45 day...
by jilbert57
03 Feb 2023, 09:52
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Bad Breath
Replies: 143
Views: 19005

Re: Bad Breath

Hi Shawn, I would think that you might need to just try this recipe however I know it costs for each recipe and the Balance-It amount changes. The sweet potatoes, brown rice and pumpkin supply most of the fiber so if it is too much you might be able to adjust up or down. I would probably drop the ri...
by jilbert57
01 Feb 2023, 09:09
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: Bad Breath
Replies: 143
Views: 19005

Re: Bad Breath

I am in agreement with Jane. Seems too high in grains and legumes and as noted grains interfere with the efficacy of the enzymes. Also Jane's advice on fat was spot on.

Jill
by jilbert57
28 Jan 2023, 20:45
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: HELP/ADVICE/ENZYMES
Replies: 14
Views: 2020

Re: HELP/ADVICE/ENZYMES

Hi Lynn, nice to have you check in. How is Elsies B12 level? How is she getting along? Some dogs have a smell to them on enzymes that lessens as time goes on and some continue to smell. I can remember Mickey used to smell like throw up. Here is a poll you might be interested in: https://epi4dogs.com...
by jilbert57
25 Jan 2023, 12:07
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: New to Forum
Replies: 17
Views: 1220

Re: New to Forum

Yay for solid poops!
Was she food fasted for 8 to 12 hours before her blood draw on Monday? That is a requirement for a Tli test.
Good luck.

Jill
by jilbert57
24 Jan 2023, 17:36
Forum: Epi4Dogs Forum
Topic: New to Forum
Replies: 17
Views: 1220

Re: New to Forum

The only thing I can tell you about Nylabones is don't use them if you have aggressive chewers. We had a Jack russell and an aussie/heeler both who got slab fractures in their molars and had to have a tooth pull. Just my experience. I would try ice chips for treats or plain meat and after an enzymed...