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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Announcements
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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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AMAZON SMILE USA
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Jean » 19 Jun 2021, 13:14
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Just a heads up, if like me, you spend too much with Amazon. you can use EPI4DOGS as your charity of choice in Amazon USA, and we will get a donation from them, unfortunately, we can't in the UK choose EPI4DOGS as our...
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thanks Alice and Bailey, we REALLY appreciate it!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
04 Aug 2021, 16:52
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NOTIFICATION OF REPLY TO POSTS
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Jean » 13 May 2021, 04:53
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Good morning all
Just a reminder so that you know when you get email responses to your posts
Go to below the submit button, and towards the left
You will see a line that says NOTIFY ME WHEN A REPLY IS POSTED, please...
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this is a great feature and thank you for reminding folks about it !!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Jun 2021, 12:57
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Can't get antibiotics needed
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Jsumner001 » 15 Sep 2021, 09:45
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Hi all, I've posted previously and got help so I'm here again. We've moved to northern Cyprus with our dogs. Alfie is a 11 yr old Springer. he's been doing so well, his poo is the best I,ve ever seen it until last week and...
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Hopefully vet checked that when he issued prescription I'll check ingredients on package if I can understand them lol
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Last post by Jsumner001
16 Sep 2021, 06:26
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Watery stool // va beach vet
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AngelaRush » 15 Sep 2021, 15:44
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First I would like to thank you all for keeping me going and helping my family with all the information! My girl was doing great until a few days ago. She began to have very bad diarrhea again, watery stool and just soft....
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Well, it sounds like you have two possibilities. Of course, it could be a bad case of SID. But being that you have evidence of a foreign object that your pup has ingested, that seems more likely. Is it possible that they can...
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Last post by Barb
15 Sep 2021, 20:20
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Still spreading the word.
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Patsy » 12 Sep 2021, 16:45
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Though I’ve not been hands on with Epi for years, I’m still keen to talk to vets about it. Yesterday I was at our local agricultural country show. I noticed an official with a Vet badge, so I talked to him about epi. He was...
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Patsy, it is so good to hear from you. I miss your insightful comments. You could always get to the heart of a matter quickly in your responses…..and inject humor while you were at it. Glad you are still spreading the word....
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Last post by Barb
14 Sep 2021, 14:33
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New here - meet Johnny!
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Johnnycake » 30 Dec 2020, 09:23
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Hello! First just let me say what a relief it has been to find this forum! My vet and the shelter I adopted Johnny from were able to give me the basics of his condition and how to manage it, but nothing anywhere near as...
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Love the pictures! Look at those eyes! You have done an amazing job with him.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
14 Sep 2021, 14:22
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B12 Pills
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tlwright21 » 10 Sep 2021, 16:13
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I just came back from the vet for Jaspers biweekly B12 shot. he said I can just start giving him daily b12 supplements that you buy in the grocery store. 2500mcg/d. what is the thought on this? Im glad to save the money but...
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I agree with all in favor of Wonderlabs pet factor B12. We gave it to Kolby for years and had excellent results. He was one of those rare dogs who opened his mouth for me to put the pill in. What a love! But many people open...
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Last post by Barb
14 Sep 2021, 13:10
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New, 4 year old Sheltie with EPI
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Majorqt75 » 09 Sep 2021, 20:10
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I’m new to everything about EPI, Abbey was diagnosed today, was only by phone and will hopefully get a copy of Abbeys actual numbers tomorrow when we go get the Enzymes. What I was told was that TLI levels were very low but...
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No during the day..I’m gone from 8-5, and Fred her around 730, but so far the walker has been giving her the bowl from the cooler and poop was brown score 3 this morning...was soft but had segments...and it’s only been 3...
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Last post by Majorqt75
14 Sep 2021, 12:49
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9/11
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Jean » 11 Sep 2021, 17:34
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huge hugs from me in UK and I know I.am not alone
everyone will remember where they were it's an amazing event I cant think of a other word
watching the tv programs has been remarkable
love
J
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It is always so moving to participate in the memorial ceremonies even through tv. I keep my candles lighted the entire day.
It is truly hard to believe that it has been 20 years.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
12 Sep 2021, 15:39
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Looking for other EPI GSD's in New Mexico
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ndimitru » 11 Sep 2021, 20:15
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HI, Brand new member, 2 year old GSD with EPI, looking for other owners in New Mexico. We're in the Northern part of the state.
Sandy
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welcome can you tell us Your story
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Last post by Jean
12 Sep 2021, 09:49
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EPI Dog having acid reflux?
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mkazin » 07 Sep 2021, 18:16
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Hi there,
You guys have been insanely helpful over the past year and a half with Scottie. She's doing really well on Enzyme Diane Pancreatin, B12, probiotics, and Slippery Elm. She also gets monthly allergy shots and only...
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Hey, so I have no idea what baulking is, but I intend to ask the google machine to clear that up for me. BUT, FYI, SID can come & go. Tucker is on a maintenance dose of Tylan & slippery elm, daily, and then a few times a...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
11 Sep 2021, 15:47
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Stable Dog No Longer Stable
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lucky13 » 09 Sep 2021, 10:53
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Hi There,
Our GSD, Juniper, has been stable on enzymes for about a month now. Although we've not yet started her on B12 supplements. As new epidog parents, that piece slipped through the cracks on us and we didn't get them...
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Hi Dan & Jennifer--
Just wondering what antibiotic you got?
Aren't dogs crazy? I have had to pull strings out of my hound's hind-end, which was a really super fun thing to do. Last month, my daughter's lab ate a corn...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
11 Sep 2021, 07:31
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GSD will not eat before noon
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Pfg » 04 Sep 2021, 12:30
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My 15 month old Male German Shepherd with EPI does not like to eat in the morning. By noon or 1pm he’ll eat a bit and then generally eats it all at 6pm dinner time. Any thoughts?
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Our Kolby bloated and had to have emergency surgery. It sounds like you went through it, too. Our assistant vet at the time told me that a friend of hers was told to give Gas-X to her dog to prevent gas build up. She did it...
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Last post by Barb
09 Sep 2021, 19:35
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5 month old we need help
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cindi » 06 Sep 2021, 03:16
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I am so very thankful I found this group. Duke our GSD just turned 5 months.We have been back and forth to the vet. The vet said he is to young to test for EPI. The diarrhea and toots while pooping. poor guy cant make it...
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a probiotic should be given a few hours before or after antibiotics
so say a meal with antibiotic 8.00 am, a probiotic say 2.00, or 3.00 pm and an evening meal with an antibiotic at say 7.00 pm, just work round those sort...
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Last post by Jean
08 Sep 2021, 11:11
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Recurrent Anal Gland infections
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cjjames » 03 Sep 2021, 17:36
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Hey everyone,
Just wanted to know if anyone's dogs get recurring anal gland infections? My dog had full anal glands a few times as a puppy, however she's got one side infected in early June which was treated with...
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once the glands have gone then no further issues, and the smell went , never tried pumpkin so give it a go
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Last post by Jean
06 Sep 2021, 06:51
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Lypex Vs Other enzymes
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jpearson650 » 19 Aug 2021, 07:37
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Hi, I'm new here.
My dog Bow (Great Dane) does not have an diagnosis of EPI but our vet is treating her as if she does. She matches all the symptoms etc... we have managed to gain 20kg, with Lypex and a tinned dog food...
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Hello Jo, I’m in Yorkshire and lived with epi for 8 years.
Tinned Chappie saved my dogs life, though after she regained full weight , she reacted to the chicken and the rice. Then I changed to a succession of dry foods,...
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Last post by Patsy
05 Sep 2021, 19:26
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My 4 months old puppy may have EPI?
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Okii Dokii » 24 Aug 2021, 01:22
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Hi everyone,
I am new to the forum and in fact, just started looking into everything about EPI yesterday. I really need some guidance or just any thoughts since I know many of you here are very knowledgeable and...
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Hi Maggie,
I know how frustrating it is not having a diagnosis, so please keep in touch with us to let us know the results of the outstanding tests. Hopefully, the clues will reveal themselves and point to a solution for...
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Last post by Barb
04 Sep 2021, 17:33
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Phoebe, Chronic Pancreatitis and Voracious/Starving
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Cranberry21 » 14 Mar 2021, 01:15
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Hello,
I'm here to try to find help for Phoebe, an almost 18yo Border Terrier with Chronic Pancreatitis. She is starving, voracious, has bloody diarrhea, then semi-formed, then sort of normal, then mucus.
Background: Mar...
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Debra, I am so sorry your mom has been ill with COVID. You are certainly having a string of life challenges. Sending light and love, which you actually already have and are. I hope your mom continues to heal and improve.
If...
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Last post by Barb
04 Sep 2021, 16:57
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New and going to the vet on Wed
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Jane&Clyde » 04 Jan 2021, 16:17
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Hello everyone!
I'm Jane, and my dog is Clyde. He's a 3 year old ...pit mix? boxer mix? who knows?...that I adopted on October 20, 2020. He was removed from his previous home by Animal Control and taken to the local...
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We survived Hurricane Ida!
There are two trees on my roof and several trees through my fence. I have no electricity and probably won't have for a couple more weeks. We regained water pressure but are under a boil water...
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Last post by Jane&Clyde
03 Sep 2021, 13:14
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Reminder for calendar photos
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Jean » 01 Sep 2021, 04:59
t’s that time. This will be the final notice for all 2022 EPI Calendar submissions. Deadline is August 31. I won’t say midnight CST because I’m not staying up to check the times of submissions. As long as you get the photos...
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Last post by Jean
01 Sep 2021, 04:59
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TLi retest
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Seattlelove13 » 23 Aug 2021, 23:05
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Hi,
Juniper's second GI panel results came in today. Her first result for TLI was .9 and these new results are 11.4!!! Both were fasting 12 hours. So...is that expected to happen? I'm feeling a bit shocked as I thought that...
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Hi Jennifer... glad you spoke to your vet about this.
To attach the test results:
hit the option below where it says attachments
then hit add files
and folders on your computer should show up... select the appropriate...
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Last post by Olesia711
31 Aug 2021, 22:45
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Hurricane Ida 8-29-21 ANNOUNCEMENT!
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Olesia711 » 29 Aug 2021, 13:27
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August 29, 2021
To all our “Epi4Dogs” members that might be affected by Hurricane Ida:
Due to the possible devastation of upcoming Hurricane Ida……. Epi4Dogs ( www.Epi4Dogs.com ) & EnzymeDiane ( ) would like to reach out to...
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Thanks Olesia
I have been watching the devastation in New Orleans and am saddened, no matter how clever we are we will never beat the elements
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Last post by Jean
31 Aug 2021, 03:08
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back to loose stools
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tlwright21 » 26 Aug 2021, 10:30
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we are back to loose frequent large volume poops. this has literally happened in 24 hours. It is almost at an uncontrolled stage now. He has had maybe 5-6 large volume poops in the last 12 hours.
As I previously stated he...
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They are just like toddlers, Olesia. You do this with kids, too. My dog trainer assistant preschool teacher friend & I used to muse how much dogs & toddlers have in common.---Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
30 Aug 2021, 15:02
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Suspected EPI in my 11 mo GSD
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greekolive » 17 Aug 2021, 16:04
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Hi everyone, I’m new here to the group. Felix is my 11 month old GSD, he has been in perfect health and such a big and husky boy, until 2 months ago when he started having diarrhea that has only gotten worse. He was neutered...
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Hi Jaime,
Sometimes it takes time to get everything balanced—the food, the enzymes, the B12, the antibiotics. As Pam said, keeping a record of everything you give Felix will help you to see what needs to be adjusted. When...
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28 Aug 2021, 15:55
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28 Aug 2021, 15:09
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