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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Hello - New Member
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Danielle Crownover » 21 Jul 2019, 08:31
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Hello!
I am a new member. We just had our dog tested and are still awaiting the EPI results. For the past month or so, I have been watching my sweet girl, Monday, waste away... No matter how much we feed her she is starving...
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Hi there from the UK and welcome to you and Monday, what a great name
rewind back to 2010 I was in the same boat as you are now
my girl was a mess, she lost pounds, and was 39 pounds at one point, I, like you insisted on...
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Last post by Jean
22 Jul 2019, 05:03
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Happy 14th Birthday Izzy
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Olesia711 » 11 Jul 2019, 09:59
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Today is Izzy's 14th Birthday. I have been so blessed to have this plain little brown dog .... she literally changed the course of my life!
Epi4Dogs was started because Izzy developed EPI when she was 1 year and 5 months...
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Just saw the post here of Izzy's Birthday. Happy birthday blessed doggie. She is not only a blessing from God to you but has and still has a mission to help sooooo many others around the world. Thank you for your love and...
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Last post by Ruby
21 Jul 2019, 01:58
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Dog Breath
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Tuckaboo. » 19 Jul 2019, 06:06
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I'm new, and I know this has been researched & is probably an old subject. But, since being on enzymes for a couple of months, my dog's breath smells like dirty tennis shoes. Since this coincides with normal-ish poo, I am...
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Thank you, Jean & Barb---Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo.
20 Jul 2019, 14:29
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Broth and Enzymes
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JakeyJas » 15 Jul 2019, 13:11
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Hi all, new member here.
Jakey is about 8 YO, has been getting enzymes for about 6 years, along with relevant supplements. He was recently discovered to have a small stomach ulcer, and has started with sucralfate.
Our vet...
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Very interesting - thank you Olesia for once again getting into the weeds of things and explaining in a way that we can understand and posting the research so that we can share with our veterinarians.
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Last post by Madelon
20 Jul 2019, 11:47
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Not eating...again
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lsporter » 14 Jul 2019, 21:19
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Stewie turned 15 last week. She was diagnosed with epi when she was 13. I know I've posted about her eating in the past. 2 months ago it got worse,where she lost a bunch of weight, acting weird and unsteady and she was...
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Yes, thank you, Diane, for clarifying. It helps those of us with picky eaters to know there might be reasons they go off their food or enzymes even if the reasons don't look like they make sense to us. :roll:
Barb
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Last post by Barb
20 Jul 2019, 08:31
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Breathing problems from enzyme
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Loki4114 » 17 Jul 2019, 18:53
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I know this sounds crazy but since I have been feeding my dog panakare plus I have been having problems with my breathing. It has gotten so back that I have to see a specialist. Has anyone else had any respiratory systems....
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Thank you Jean and Jill for helping Pam out. I have been on vacation.
As far as the sensitivity to the enzymes - yes they can be quite sensitive to some - requiring wearing a surgical mask type of thing or gloves. I...
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Last post by Madelon
19 Jul 2019, 23:53
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Thanks for your kindness.
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Tuckaboo. » 19 Jul 2019, 18:15
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I am so touched by the support this group has given me in just two days, and reading others' stories and responses is so heartwarming. I am a lowly preschool teacher, but I am donating what I can, and will do more when...
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That is so very kind of you. We all know what it's like to feel overwhelmed and lost in the beginning of EPI and having a group such as this with people willing to reach out and help guide you through is such an amazing...
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Last post by Madelon
19 Jul 2019, 21:20
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New member - blood test lab
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cloerlein » 13 Jun 2019, 15:51
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New member here - anxiously awaiting results of the epi blood test. We are located in Detroit, MI. My 8mos old Dalmatian, Bizzi, had her blood drawn on Monday morning. Results not back yet - maybe tomorrow. Is this normal?...
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Cindy, I am in the process of deciding whether or not to get the blood test for my Tucker. The vet has treated him for other isuues, and eliminated them as culprits. The quote I was given was $440, for the test. Do you mind...
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Last post by Tuckaboo.
19 Jul 2019, 17:54
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Need help gaining weight on our Lab
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mn50racer » 20 Jun 2019, 14:16
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Hello everyone, I am a new member to the forum. Our 4 year old Lab Georgia after 6 months of tests and trials we have determined to have EPI due to meeting all symptoms (Diarrhea, drastic weight loss, rumbling stomach,...
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Thanks for that Pam same here with Kara
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Last post by Jean
18 Jul 2019, 06:19
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Enzymes
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K Stott » 05 Jul 2019, 13:14
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Good day all. I originally joined this forum about 8 years ago but haven't been on it for several years so I just re registered. Unfortunately we had to put our Phoenix down a few days ago and I have enzymes and medications...
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I live in FL, and I've just received samples from Diane, in hopes I'll be able to stop paying 167/mo for Pancreved. I'm glad to hear they've worked for you. On another note, may I suggest you find...
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Last post by Tuckaboo.
17 Jul 2019, 20:38
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Last post by Jean
17 Jul 2019, 08:11
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Prebiotic
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Floramac » 14 May 2019, 04:58
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Can anyone recommend a prebiotic in the UK. I believe it is time to try this for Kenzie considering how many people recommend it.
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Vivian,
I too would like to thank you. The information you posted has been added to out SID section Possible Alternatives to Antibiotics page
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Last post by Olesia711
14 Jul 2019, 11:15
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Diagnosis 72 hours ago - jack Russell X
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Littlepickle » 04 May 2019, 08:03
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Our 5 year old Jack Russell cross rescue has just had a confirmed diagnosis of EPI 72 hours ago following an 8 week period of significant weight loss and this website has provided so much information in relation to both the...
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Thank you for the update!
Barb
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Last post by Barb
14 Jul 2019, 09:14
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Zoe, spitting up clear liquid
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sonjawooden » 03 Sep 2018, 18:26
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Suggestions Please!
I am on day three for giving my newly diagnosed EPI GSD her powdered enzymes. I am using Biocase. For the first two days I gave her two cups CANIDAE® Grain Free PURE Ridge™ Dog Dry Formula with Real...
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sorry
1/8th teaspoon twice daily, I kep Kara on 1/16th, twice daily for 7 years
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Last post by Jean
11 Jul 2019, 09:37
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Dog Food Prep
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RichardB » 09 Jul 2019, 17:56
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Hi All,
It's been about a month since my last 2 cents got dropped here, so I missed ya'all!!!
A little while ago I asked on this forum about how long the treated dog food would last since Sassy wasn't eagerly eating it...
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The thought is that the bacteria can accumulate on the food i have smelt uneaten dog food and it does have a certain pong...it does all depend on the dog there have been dogs on the forum that were free feeders and did...
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Last post by Miss Maddie Moo
10 Jul 2019, 15:31
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Grain free food and heart problems
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Corgeze » 29 Jun 2019, 13:57
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On the national news yesterday and today they have been talking about grain free food causing cardio myelopathy in dogs. This does concern me. With an epi dog what do you do? I feed Fromm Salmon Tunelini which is grain free...
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Hi all, I have waded through much of the research available...not too much but there is a FB page run by vets and vet cardiologists that has all the research in one place. So, have gone through that. I am posting a link to...
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Last post by Paige's Guardian
10 Jul 2019, 07:23
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Last post by Barb
09 Jul 2019, 14:50
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Mixing raw and kibble?
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echo189 » 03 Jul 2019, 10:13
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Hi there! I am new to the forum but I have spent hours combing this site — thank you to all of the people who work so hard to put it together!
About 3 months ago, we adopted Echo, a rescue who was confirmed to have EPI (our...
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Please keep us posted.
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Last post by Madelon
08 Jul 2019, 21:41
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4th JULY CELEBRATIONS
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Jean » 03 Jul 2019, 11:30
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We all at EPI4DOGS wish you and your VIP's a great day of celebration
Jean
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we had a great 4th of July..... hope everyone else did and that no one's dogs got too spooked by all the fireworks.............
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Jul 2019, 14:12
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Ordering Creon Good Price
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Ruby » 18 Jun 2019, 22:32
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If you use Creon and are looking for one that you don't need a prescription for, I just ordered from Chemist Warehouse. For Creon 10,000 one bottle of 100 capsules cost $31.69 I ordered 6 bottles at a total of $190.14 plus...
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Glad to know that her fur is growing back i only use natural products but its hard in different climates.
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Last post by Miss Maddie Moo
03 Jul 2019, 06:45
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THE ON LINE AUCTION
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Jean » 28 Jun 2019, 10:43
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DRUM ROLL PLEASE . . .
SOOOOOOO we made $2,250.35 on the auction this year!!!! WAHOOOOO! It was up $35 from last year's total -
Thank you ALL for your donations, participation, and help in making this auction a success....
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It sounds like folks really had fun with this auction AND there were a few really hot items..... :D
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Jun 2019, 10:46
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2020 EPI Calendars-start taking pictures!!!!
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Olesia711 » 27 Jun 2019, 20:45
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2020 EPI CALENDARS
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If you are interested in your EPI companion being a participant in the 2020 EPI Calendar(s)..... start taking pictures- -many photo ops with summertime here and 4th of...
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I still have mine
and it sure is
Jeanx
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Last post by Jean
28 Jun 2019, 10:06
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Ruby skin care and flea meds
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Ruby » 18 Jun 2019, 22:19
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Just an update and also this might help someone else. Ruby doo bee is still getting better. I have been using Vetericyn Plus Wound and Skin Care. Natural stuff It is a spray that you can use and helps with any wounds also it...
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Boy you and Ruby have sure been through A LOT and she is so lucky to have such a dedicated mom! Glad you've found what works for her and you both are now having some relief.
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Last post by Madelon
26 Jun 2019, 22:12
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How much dry food to give.
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henderson » 19 Jun 2019, 13:12
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Hi
I was just wondering how much dry food we should be giving our 6yr old GS....we feed him james wellbeloved.....we have been feeding Zak 700g per day, the suggested amount is 500g but he is still losing weight. He has...
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Hi! We recommend feeding 150% of the food for the weight your dog SHOULD be - not the weight your dog is. So if your dog should be 95lbs and only weights 75lbs - look at the recommended feeding for 95lbs - if you're looking...
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26 Jun 2019, 22:08
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26 Jun 2019, 22:03
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