Epi4Dogs Foundation Inc.’s mission is the advancement of science and education relating to EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency), yielding useful insights and positive outcomes in better managing EPI in dogs and cats. Our goals are to support and/or collaborate with veterinary EPI research and researchers, and to promote EPI awareness by educating the general public, pet owners, pet organizations, rescue and shelter organizations, veterinary schools and veterinarians.
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Mister Admin » 13 Dec 2018, 16:20
To make the forum easier to read all announcements with now appear in their own ' Announcements ' section.
Please visit Announcements to read important information.
While you are there, click the 'spanner' menu item to...
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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ENZYME DIANE
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Jean » 08 Dec 2020, 06:52
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Just a reminder from Diane to make sure you have enough supplies
the postal service everywhere is under severe strain with on line shopping
this goes for anyone getting enzymes from anywhere
Stay safe
Jean
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Thanks for the reminder. I always try to order ahead of time during the winter cause Diane gets a lot of snow where she is
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Last post by Madelon
14 Dec 2020, 17:53
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Exactly what tests do I ask for?
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Tuckaboo Pam » 09 Feb 2021, 13:59
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Tucker is finally getting a fasting blood test on Monday morning, thanks to a vet who is the mother of one of my students. She is willing to do just the blood draw without starting from scratch, thank goodness. Since this...
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Gosh Pam, i hope things go well this time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Mar 2021, 10:51
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New EPI diagnosis
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CaliGirl » 18 Jan 2021, 11:43
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Hi everyone! I have been frantically trying to get into this forum. I have a brand new pug puppy, her name is Cali. She was a gift from my boyfriend after we lost our dog of 13 years to bladder cancer. We got her from a...
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Most likely yes, you will be able to give special treats not near an enzymed meal.... we actually encourage people to try this but not until your dog is stable and has been for a good month.
The technique (when you are...
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Mar 2021, 18:34
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Canned food recommendations for my Cavalier, please!
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smartblonde612 » 02 Mar 2021, 14:51
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My sweet Jamie (7) was diagnosed with EPI on Feb. 6 and we are having difficulty stabilizing him. He has gone from 20-16.3 lb and is still losing. The vet has us switch from his normal kibble to Hills ID Low Fat kibble but...
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HOpe the new food works out better along with the enzymes from EnzymeDiane.
Please continue to keep us posted too !
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Mar 2021, 15:51
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Seresto Collar/pet deaths
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Tuckaboo Pam » 04 Mar 2021, 20:05
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WOW. I used these for a year or more.
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thanks so much Pam for posting this.... i just read about it yesterday..... and was going to post about it !!!!
For me personally this just REALLY drives home the point that we as pet care-takers we should ALWAYS do our own...
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Mar 2021, 14:13
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Birthday Treat Recipes
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kellyl » 03 Mar 2021, 20:35
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Hi all.... My Wade will be 1 year old on 3/17... talk about a very lucky puppy!!! He was diagnosed with EPI at about 12 weeks of age and was down to 14 lbs and nothing but ribs! It's been an amazing year as he's grown but I...
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Wade you are handsome. Happy Birthday :D
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Last post by jilbert57
04 Mar 2021, 19:50
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Last post by Jean
04 Mar 2021, 05:43
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Milestone?!
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Montgomery » 01 Mar 2021, 23:28
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I just wanted to share this because its the first time its happened...
Montgomery and I were walking home from work to-night. He was in his stroller as usual and he had to be completely covered because it was -20 with the...
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That is verrrrry impressive! Yay, Montgomery!
Barb
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Last post by Barb
03 Mar 2021, 18:48
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Phantom finally on Tylan!
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TaylorN » 06 Jan 2021, 12:25
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Hello all,
Phantom finally had his vet appointment this morning with a different vet, and she finished my sentences regarding Tylan. My order from Stromberg's arrived yesterday and I got the go ahead to start dosing - yay!...
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you can give him an extra 1/2 cup extra food a day to help him get used to less feedings.... and/or.... you can try giving him a handful of fresh string beans in a bowl, or a few pieces of an apple cut up, as an in-between...
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Mar 2021, 15:30
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When treatment stops working
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Belladownunder » 01 Mar 2021, 04:47
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Hi Everyone,
We're only new here but have been referring back to all your information so much since our 3yr old (Bella - GSD) diagnosis approx 1 year ago. So...Thank You! We are in NSW Australia.
We have had her on 2 cups...
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Thank you!
Alright, this is all my task for the day!
We will let you know how it goes!
Cheers
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Last post by Belladownunder
02 Mar 2021, 17:15
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Found German Shepherd with EPI-Stressed, Overwhelmed, and Sad
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jenifercasey » 24 Feb 2021, 00:29
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Hi I am new to this site. This is my first post on this forum.
I rescue and foster dogs. I usually do this through a rescue organization where I live in Fresno, California. But I found and rescued a German Shepherd 5 weeks...
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What a sweetheart! I just want to give him a big hug!
Barb
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Last post by Barb
02 Mar 2021, 15:30
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Adjust enzyme amount?
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Curtis » 31 Jan 2021, 10:39
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Good morning, this is my first post but have been lurking here for a month or so. Thank you to this site and forum for all the info I have gotten from it to understand EPI.
My english bulldog is 11 months old and was...
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Diane, you just cleared up so many issues for me. Some dog-related, some not. --- Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
02 Mar 2021, 13:22
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Help with this stench 🤮
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CD214 » 28 Feb 2021, 14:57
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Hi!
Bodey is doing good. Weight is good. Here is his regimen:
1.5 c Hills i/d low fat 2x/day
Enzyme Diane 8x 1 tsp 2x/day
Wonderlabs B12 2 tablets 1x/day
1.5 (30mg) Omeprazole 2x/day
Tylan powder 1/4 tsp 2x/day
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Just checking in..... what did the vet say about the smelly leak?
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Mar 2021, 11:27
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Recent diagnosis, struggling with making progress
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Ingathedog » 01 Mar 2021, 10:03
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Hi everyone,
Inga is a 10 month old Shepherd/Husky mix. Starting in the fall she became obsessed with the kitchen, and food, and chewing, we thought she was just a challenging puppy. Then in December she started having...
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Oh my... she looks so sweet... but you can see sadness in her eyes.. and we often see this with those that just aren't yet stable with their EPI treatment..... Hopefully we can help you get there!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
01 Mar 2021, 14:19
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24 Hour Sick Flare Ups? 2 Year Old GSD w/ EPI
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Maverick26 » 23 Feb 2021, 11:10
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Hello Everyone!
I've been a quiet member for about a year now, and I appreciate all of the information located here. It has been a tremendous help! However, unfortunately there are still some nagging EPI symptoms I am...
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Hi there---I give Tucker both slippery elm and proviable, and since starting this practice, he is better than ever.---Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
01 Mar 2021, 13:29
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Question especially for people from Europe.
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Miranda76 » 24 Feb 2021, 05:59
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Thank you for adding me! I was very happy when I discovered your website.
I am from Holland, live in France and have three dogs. We adopted this little princess last summer. The last few months her stools have been going...
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hI and welcome from the UK
Chemeyes is the one for you as Madelon says
as far as the weight goes you feed 50% over and above what it says for the weight the dog SHOULD be and as many meals as you can fit in
My Kara was...
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Last post by Jean
01 Mar 2021, 07:22
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Kibble Recommendations
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nooka.GSD » 28 Feb 2021, 15:26
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Hello! Just wondering if anyone has a good kibble recommendation in Canada for my EPI German shepherd? Less than 4% fibre, no peas and something that is beef/pork/ bison as she is allergic to any bird animal and does not...
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If you can't find one without peas.... then look at some with less than 4% fiber content and if it has peas in it, make sure the peas is at least the 4th or 5th ingredient not ne of the first three. And you might want to...
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Feb 2021, 23:07
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Still Ravenous even with Enzymes and Wonderlabs B12
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simonamm » 20 Feb 2021, 15:19
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I have searched some of the forums but cannot find the exact same situation. I have a 8 year old, 25 lb dog who was diagnosed with EPI last May. Once we got her on the enzymes she quickly turned around and gained the weight...
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Hi I just wanted to check in to see how things are going.
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Last post by Madelon
28 Feb 2021, 09:34
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EPI IN CENTRAL AMERICA
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Martin » 24 Feb 2021, 12:11
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Hi, my name is Martin. I am from Costa Rica but I live in Panama. My dog is 1.5 years old. I would like to know if someone from Costa Rica or Panama has deal with this problem (EPI), so maybe can help me with finding the...
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Glad to hear things have improved so much! Whatever you are doing is working so I would stick with it :) Keep us posted on how things are going.
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Last post by Madelon
28 Feb 2021, 09:27
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New member needs advice, dog will not eat
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Mari » 12 Jan 2021, 09:10
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Hello, new member here, thanks for including me in this amazing forum. I have a 14-year-old cocker spaniel who was recently diagnosed with EPI. She had some liver and bile duct inflammation as well, but the meds she got seem...
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So glad to hear she is eating and the homemade diet is working - I tried it once with my German Shepherd but it was too costly and too difficult for me to figure out. Hope things continue to improve - please keep us posted.
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Last post by Madelon
28 Feb 2021, 09:25
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Blood Test Results/not TLI yet review request
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Magchick » 15 Feb 2021, 10:59
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Got some results back that I would like some help interpreting IF someone is so inclined.
Test result Range
triglycerides 26 29-91
Precision PSL (pancreatic enzy 10 24-140
platelet count 101 170-400
neutrophils 47 60-77...
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Ahhh... so your dog does have EPI. At least you now know how to proceed. But i must say, the B12 is really good!
regardng the slightly softer poo at the end....try increasing the enzymes by a pinch.
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Feb 2021, 20:13
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New member - seeking advice
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sue_ru » 25 Feb 2021, 09:03
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Hi everyone, first I wanted to say thank you for all of this information. I've been using this resource to read up on a lot of things over the past few days. This has been very helpful.
I have a 2yr old shepherd mix who has...
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Suzanne..... i also meant to mention to please be sure to always share our recommendations with Ru's vet .... things go better when everyone is on the same page.
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Feb 2021, 20:04
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Blood in Stool
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jaegerNmom » 24 Feb 2021, 19:00
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My 6 year old GSD has EPI, which is usually well managed with his normal diet of food, enzymes, B12 and probiotics. Over the last month I am consistently seeing a small amount of bright red blood on the surface of his stool....
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Hi Anna. I have not had to deal with that thankfully but just wanted to send you some cyber hugs! Please keep us posted on how things are going.
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Last post by Madelon
26 Feb 2021, 19:31
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grain free food & heart issues
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wandaMaeZi » 15 Feb 2021, 20:53
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hello its been awhile again since Ive been on forum
Maezi is almost 11 now
last year she was dx with cushings & put on trilostane which has been working well
she recent;y started being unwell so off to the vet
she has been...
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Hi Wanda,
SO sorry that Maezi (most likely) now has Cushings. Your vet i 110% correct to start with a low dose of the Cushings drug, and retest.... that is the correct thing to do..... you ahve to be real careful about how...
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Last post by Olesia711
20 Feb 2021, 10:29
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Rx vs OTC
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Jenia63 » 17 Jan 2021, 23:53
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One of my 6 Shepherds has been diagnosed with epi. And I have a couple questions hoping to understand better.. I have ordered pan-tenex, Enzyme Diane and have RX pancre plus. Pantenex is the most expensive per ounce and its...
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The RX and the OTC are the exact same stuff. The ratios are going to vary a little, but they should be pretty close. The reason I use EnzymeDiane is because it is less expensive. 500 g (about 17.6 oz) is $88.
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19 Feb 2021, 16:13
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