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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Now Accepting pictures for 2021 EPI calendar!!!!!
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Olesia711 » 31 May 2020, 23:34
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Get ready for 2021 EPI Calendars !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Epi4Dogs Announcement – May 31, 2020
2021 EPI CALENDARS
If you are interested in your EPI companion being a participant in the 2021 EPI...
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Come on guys, you can get out and about now , albeit depending on where you are !
and if not then inside the house , or your garden
pictures PLEASE
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Last post by Jean
13 Jul 2020, 14:02
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NOTIFICATION OF REPLY TO YOUR POST
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Jean » 01 Jul 2020, 06:52
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Just a reminder , at the bottom of your post , just below submit, and to the left is a box
notify me when a reply is posted
please click this before submit , it will ensure you get notification when someone answers your...
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Oh... the Victor food (purple bag, yes?) may (or may not) work well... the fiber content is good BUT..... the 2nd and 3rd ingredient is grain:
Beef Meal, Grain Sorghum , Whole Grain Millet , Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed...
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Jul 2020, 23:05
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Tick & Flea Meds Analysis 5-2020
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Olesia711 » 09 Jun 2020, 14:33
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Although this is a little off-topic, we feel it is well worth mentioning because so many EPI parents have questions about using which tick and flea med on their EPI pet. What is safe, what isn't.
We cannot tell you which...
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thanks Donna for your kind words. Hope you, William and Ziska are all doing well.... and Ziska's new brother too (i forgot his name, so sorry!)
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Last post by Olesia711
01 Jul 2020, 10:44
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Is EPI Sudden Onset?
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sierra2020 » 23 Jun 2020, 09:57
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Hello to All. Reporting from Northern Ontario Canada. My Name is Ben and my Dog is Sierra who is nearly 4 years old. She is a GSD x Tervuren or maybe Rough Collie. Not quite sure, the breeder had all 3 types of dogs on the...
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Congratulations on the weight gain! We had a slow gainer, but over the course of his first year and a half on enzymes he eventually got to his target weight. So you are on the right track.....and once she gets the hang of...
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Last post by Barb
14 Jul 2020, 16:33
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Diabetes and EPI- What to Feed?
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plilak » 14 Jul 2020, 15:19
Hello,
I am fostering a sweet girl who was left for starving in a local animal shelter, untreated. She has diabetes and just found out EPI. I started with insulin two weeks ago and feeding her 4 times a day. She weighs...
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Last post by plilak
14 Jul 2020, 15:19
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New to site
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debbybender » 14 Jul 2020, 13:53
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Hello,
I just registered with this site. I have a 125 lb. male boxer who recently tested positive for borderline pancreatitus. He has always, since being a pup, had digestive issues. I am wondering if he might have EPI. Does...
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Hi Debby, welcome to the site. the pancreatitis test is specific to lipase released from the pancreas. Do you know that value please?
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
14 Jul 2020, 14:53
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New to site
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Humphries1 » 13 Jul 2020, 10:03
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Hello there,
Hopefully we can find some help here.
I have a 3yo German Shepard he is a big boy and loves to be loved on.
Mitch weighed 96lbs and has lost down to 85
The vet knows nothing about EPI and I have been trying to...
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A very warm welcome to you and Mitch. What a handsome boy!
We understand how you are feeling. We have all been there. Once you get the food, enzymes, B12, and antibiotics ((if needed) in balance, everything will begin to...
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Last post by Barb
14 Jul 2020, 14:01
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Tylosin In Canada
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Montgomery » 10 Jul 2020, 18:55
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Hey, I just wanted to give a heads-up...! Montgomery's clinic informed me early last week that they were unable to get Tylosin powder any longer. It took them a few days but they were able to find an alternate source and I...
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I'm not sure what she got me; I'll find out when I collect it to-morrow. I'll let you know. The clinic does know about this website and I suggested they check the section on SID. I'll see soon enough!
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Last post by Montgomery
13 Jul 2020, 19:34
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Antibiotics = loss of appetite
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Donna Warmer » 09 Jul 2020, 16:09
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Our sweet Ziska has a UTI and is on Chloramphenicol - Viceton 500 mg, 2 tabs every 8 hours for 10 days. We are on the 2nd day of med and she will not eat her normal kibble that is incubated with enzymes. Last night we got...
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to be honest we were able to give treats and anything else to Kara for the last 3 years of her life, but she had to have grain free
But that is only one dog
and thats the rule
IF YOU KNOW ONE EPI DOG, YOU KNOW ONE
Jean
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Last post by Jean
13 Jul 2020, 14:00
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Demodex, ugh!
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SimonSays » 10 Jul 2020, 16:21
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Hi all, I am amazed how many people are on this forum. It took my vet forever to think of EPI with my GSD. It seems so common.
My guy is 4 years old, I've had him for 3 years. He was a complete mess and had severe demodex...
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Mary thanks for this, I will look it up
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Last post by Jean
13 Jul 2020, 13:45
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New to EPI
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Mandalong22 » 03 Jul 2020, 18:35
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Nati is a 1 year old GSD. She was diagnosed with EPI a month ago. After not gaining any weight from December until March. The vet first said she had coccidia assuming she hit it from eating her own feces because of the epi...
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WAHOOO!! Glad things are going well. Remember to keep your detailed journal :)
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Last post by Madelon
12 Jul 2020, 11:35
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Milford and his dog Don
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jilbert57 » 12 Jul 2020, 09:24
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Milford00
Member
Re: Natural oils and treats
Unread post Sun Jul 12, 2020 2:02 am
Every dog owner wants a healthy life for their dogs. If you also have a dog & want to ensure his happy & healthy life then you can provide...
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Welcome. Do you have an Epi Dog and if so would you please tell us about him?
Do you use CBD with your pup?
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Last post by jilbert57
12 Jul 2020, 09:27
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Natural oils and treats
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Lassie H » 23 Nov 2018, 04:32
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Hi. I'm looking into using natural oils for Lassie's skin, she has dermatitis, which I see from the website happens to a lot of dogs with EPI. Oils including diluted essential oils and from seeds and nuts. I would need to...
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Every dog owner wants a healthy life for their dogs. If you also have a dog & want to ensure his happy & healthy life then you can provide him CBD oil regularly. Because CBD oil for dogs is the proven solution for improving...
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Last post by Milford00
12 Jul 2020, 05:02
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Eating Grass - Does that mean something?
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kellyl » 09 Jul 2020, 15:19
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Hi. I have a 16 week old puppy and every time we take him out to go potty, he will eat and dig in the grass. He eats the grass, the dirt, etc... I'm seeing grass in his stool. I looked at the stool chart on the website and I...
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Hello, Kelly. Welcome to you and Wade. I love his name!
Our Bridge GSD (with EPI) used to pull grass out by the roots and then eat the dirt. I have no idea why. Luckily, only our front yard has grass. The back is stone....
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Last post by Barb
10 Jul 2020, 14:49
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EPI and Evans Syndrome
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lisanduk » 10 Jul 2020, 00:21
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Any help please!My rat terrier/ chihuahua mix is 7 years old. She was diagnosed with Evans Disease last May. She had 2 blood transfusions, high dose of steroids, Tylosin and Cyclosporine. In January she was diagnosed with...
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Hi Lisa,
Everyday, we learn something new. I had never heard of Evans syndrome, but I am glad Olesia and Jean were able to give you information and a direction. It sounds like you are doing a great job with both of these...
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Last post by Barb
10 Jul 2020, 13:36
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Amount of Enzymes
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TsBs » 28 Jun 2020, 12:31
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Hello :)
I'm new here and we have just begun our journey.
Our 3 yr old female GSD Crs ...named Katniss Everdeen, was diagnosed with EPI on June 2nd . This on top of her earlier diagnosis in April of eosinophilic...
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I think we have things sorted out now ... at least for this 1st part of the journey.
We have enough Tylosin for the course of 45 days and then the described weaning period.
We are doing 4 smaller meals a day (our other dog...
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Last post by TsBs
10 Jul 2020, 13:09
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Allergies to enzymes
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Paulag » 11 Aug 2019, 08:12
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I am posting here in hopes to get some help. . I’ll try to make it short but it’s been a frustrating journey. Lyra was diagnosed in January after turning from healthy to disaster real quick. After starting Pantenex, b12...
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If it had breathing issues, I may advice to buy an air purifier for pets (like on this website best-air-purifier-for-pets ), I believe, you may try to find here something for your home.
I think it may help, because air...
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Last post by Dolce_7
09 Jul 2020, 05:31
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Just diagnosed and need help.
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Mary » 25 Jun 2020, 21:50
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Im new here,and i need some help.started my josie(rotti)on metro three days ago,just got enzymes and started today,she is currently vomiting yellow mucos,do you think this is a reaction to enzyme?
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Hi Mary. Glad the poops are better, however, as Jean pointed out, if your dog has been confirmed EPI through the fasted blood test then she will need enzymes on any food she eats otherwise she won't digest the food and...
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Last post by Madelon
08 Jul 2020, 18:59
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CREON 10000BPU
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AnnieWood » 02 Jul 2020, 08:08
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Hi everyone
Hope you had a good day/night with your beautiful furkids.
I just want to know if anyone has had experience with CREON 10000BPU. How did you give it to your dog? did you give it before or with the meal and how...
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Hi Annie - I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to your sweet Holly. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is help them cross the bridge and ease their pain. Please try to remember that and all the happy, good times you...
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Last post by Madelon
08 Jul 2020, 18:50
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Happy Birthday to My Callie
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Sally » 01 Jul 2020, 09:08
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Just wanted to post her birthday announcement. She is 15 YO this week! We got her EPI/SIBO diagnosis 13 years ago - I never thought she would make it this long. She's old now, arthritic, somewhat smelly and tired, but still...
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Happy Birthday Callie!
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
07 Jul 2020, 10:17
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EPI in Quebec and Canada
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IPE Québec » 06 Jul 2020, 20:29
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Bonjour
Je me présente, mon nom est Bertrand Fleury Fondateur de . Un site web en français et anglais orienté sur la maladie du IPE. Beaucoup d'information sur le sujet. Je passe environ 50 heures avec des membre pour leurs...
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Good morning Canada
nice to have other outsources
Jean
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Last post by Jean
07 Jul 2020, 04:08
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HAPPY 4TH JULY
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Jean » 04 Jul 2020, 07:56
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keep safe and keep the fireworks down if you can
and no treats
Jeanx
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I was afraid it was going to be worse with the city cancelling the show thinking more people would be buying and setting them of in the neighborhoods - luckily it wasn't as bad as I thought - dogs were still scared but it...
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Last post by Madelon
05 Jul 2020, 22:41
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Much improved
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Ohiopam » 05 Jul 2020, 08:21
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I increased Xieri’s enzyme to 1 tsp per cup of food. I had been giving her 1 tsp per meal according to the vets instructions. I think that has really made the difference. For the last few days she has had normal stool....
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So glad you are seeing improvement!! It's amazing how well these dogs do with the right dosage of things :). Keep your EPI log and keep us updated :)
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Last post by Madelon
05 Jul 2020, 22:07
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Uncle Ian the vet
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Jean » 05 Jul 2020, 06:17
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This is Uncle Ian the vet
this is my favourite man of all time
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What a wonderful picture! Kara had the best!
Barb
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Last post by Barb
05 Jul 2020, 16:25
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Possible EPI
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ollysmum » 02 Jul 2020, 16:00
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Hi All
Just looking for advice/experiences.
Long post sorry...
So my 11 year old dog olly has had 4 bouts of serious pancreatits in 7 weeks.
He has no history of digestion issues as such just slightly loose stools...
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Please let us know what the vet says.
Jill
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04 Jul 2020, 09:15
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