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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Devastated victims of Hurricane Ian
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Olesia711 » 05 Oct 2022, 19:15
Hi everyone,
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OCTOBER 5, 2022 HURRICANE IAN
If there is anyone in the areas devastated by Hurricane IAN in Florida, lost everything and need help with their EPI dog’s enzymes…. PLEASE contact Olesia Kennedy,...
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05 Oct 2022, 19:15
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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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Top tip reminder Jean.
Also, folk can follow Topics even if they haven't posted in them by checking the subscribe option. Instructions and some pics to illustrate here
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20 Aug 2022, 21:24
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Converted a Vet today
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Magchick » 12 Feb 2021, 20:15
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Our backstory is I have an 18 month old German shepherd female who started dropping weight the second week of January. She went from a lean 62 lbs to a skeletal 50 lbs. Frequent runny poo, large volume and very airy/fluffy....
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That is awesome. And it is awesome that your vet was open to what you had to say. That's a good vet, I think! It is why I love my vet. And it was my vet who directed me to this website as well. I think it's important for...
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Last post by KarenC
05 Oct 2022, 12:22
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I need help stabilizing max!!
Replies: 36
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amandaa » 13 Aug 2018, 13:45
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My baby max is a 3 year old, 80lb German Shepard. He was diagnosed with epi when he was around a year old.He gets feed 1–2 a day 4 cups each meal. He gets his enzymes from enzyme Diane. He gets three scoops of enzymes and...
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the flat plate is a great idea,.... i hope it helps!
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Last post by Olesia711
04 Oct 2022, 18:23
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Poop Problems
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PancakesMama » 03 Oct 2022, 17:23
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Hi all!
Pancake had been stable on her current diet/treatments until a couple of weeks ago. Two weeks ago she had a terrible bout of diarrhea- the poor thing had liquid coming out of her. We went to the vet and the doctor...
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From what you are describing,
Pellet like looking poo can be (like V mentioned) could be from possible dehydration. And the fact that she appears to be straining can also make this a possibility. See if giving her more...
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Oct 2022, 23:54
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Enzyme soak-and-wait time period
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Rockymountainmama » 02 Oct 2022, 16:18
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Dear EPI Forum,
We regained all the weight back on feeding 4x/day at 150% the normal amount, but started losing weight when we went back to 3x/day at 100% normal food amount. So we're back up to 4x/day at 150%. It would be...
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i am sure there are other methods of warming up the food without nuking or heating.... but this is the technique i tried.... and abandoned cuz refrig food didn't work for us.
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Oct 2022, 11:30
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Loose stools after boarding
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cjjames » 30 Sep 2022, 13:07
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Hey everyone,
My dog Jade was left in boarding for 10 days and when I brought her home her stools seemed to be fine, maybe only a tad bit soft. (Her stools were consistently well formed before boarding).
A few days after...
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yes.... if you ever see limping and diarrhea together... AND if it dosn't appear to be anything that anyone cn figure out / or the vet can't figure out what is wrong.... then have them tested for possible tick disease...
i...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Oct 2022, 19:57
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Sept 2022: New B12 protocol
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Olesia711 » 28 Sep 2022, 20:12
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Hi everyone,
Just want to share with everyone that the B12 protocol by TAMU has been updated:
September 2022 COBALAMIN DOSING update and revision (TAMU recommendations):
Cobalamin should be supplemented whenever serum...
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SO glad it helped !
I know it can be so confusing when protocols change..... but on the flip side... i am so thankful that they continue to research things that affect EPI :)
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Oct 2022, 15:04
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Grandma Lucy’s Dog and Cat Food and Treats - work well for EPI dog!
Replies: 9
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Johnnycake » 30 Sep 2022, 10:40
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Hey guys!!
Awhile back I had to eliminate chicken from Johnny’s diet, which involved switching him off of his kibble and most of his treats and chews.
We’ve found a kibble that works well for him and also have been...
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oh WOW..... Grandma Lucy's Dog food and cat treats appear to be very well tolerated by many of our EPI pets!!!!
Be sure to use the discount code: JohnnyboyLCTH10
And THANK YOU MacKenzie for sharing this with...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Oct 2022, 09:35
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Diabetic for over a year now has EPI (and more)
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KarenC » 13 Sep 2022, 09:46
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Hello everyone, new here :)
So my boy, Luke, was diagnosed with Diabetes back in May 2021. Since then his diabetes has not been under control and recently we upped his units of Vetsulin to 15 units 2x/day up from 10 units...
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Hello,
I wanted to come back to this and sort of update things a bit. We started Luke on the enzymes and B12 about 2 weeks ago and so far things seem ok on that end. His poop before this was good and it is still good now....
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Last post by KarenC
01 Oct 2022, 20:26
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URGENT ASSISTANCE REGARDING MISTHI//TUSHAR MALIK//INDIA
Replies: 6
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tusharmalik » 01 Oct 2022, 14:59
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Dear All,
I have a pet mishthi and we have been following treatment of EPI for her,
We were giving her Pumpkins, Bottle gourds, chicken, sweet potato (all boiled) with PANLIPASE and B12 injections in 15 days or more,
She...
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One part cracked wheat in three parts salted boiling water for fifteen minutes. Add one tablespoon of raw wheat germ (per serving), and you will have vitamins B and E.
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Last post by Montgomery
01 Oct 2022, 20:00
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SID Flare Up Continues
Replies: 5
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Montgomery » 27 Sep 2022, 20:19
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He's getting better, but he still has some loose stool and a sore backside. He had a bath this morning because his feet and tail were a mess and it was kinder to put him in the sink than to use baby wipes on him. He hid his...
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Yeah. Bittersweet, though. I was so hoping he wouldn't have to be on medication his entire life. I'm just glad he's back to rights. Poor cat. His tail drooped, his ears drooped, he smelled sour, he didn't want to clean...
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Last post by Montgomery
01 Oct 2022, 17:38
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Panzym powder
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Dorisdor » 30 Sep 2022, 18:53
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Has anyone noticed Panzym’s formulation has changed since the packaging has also changed. It used to be blue and silver, now its white with some green on it (I think). It used to be like dark mustard colour and more coarse....
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i cannot give you any insight as to why the panzyme packaging changed or the color and texture of the powdered enzymes.... what you might want to do is call the company and ask them why there is a difference now...........
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Sep 2022, 19:04
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Last post by jilbert57
27 Sep 2022, 18:04
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Bad Breath
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PipersMom » 11 Sep 2022, 12:21
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Hi, Piper has been doing great but recently we had to go to an internist because she was getting lots of vurps. He changed her diet from The Farmers Dog Beef Recipe to me cooking her food for her. It is also a lot lower in...
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WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!! This is great news. continue with the Tylan :)
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Last post by Olesia711
23 Sep 2022, 15:06
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Sweet Potato Treats
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PipersMom » 21 Sep 2022, 06:39
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This morning I finally have the Sweet Potato with Enzymes in my dehydrator.
Question, can I use treats I have already, baste them with the enzymes and dehydrate? I use Rileys small sweet potato treats now.. If I could coat...
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if you use a potato peeler and a dehydrator... you don't have to soak anything.... just peel and then line the peels up on a dehydrator tray. it only takes a few hours to dehydrate....
Supposedly what you don't want is the...
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Last post by Olesia711
23 Sep 2022, 15:05
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Flare up
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REGIFLOR » 21 Sep 2022, 00:12
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Hi everyone,
… again, I’m so thankful to have this resource and support my Hannah… she had been doing really well (since diagnosing her in February and keeping things under control) but she seems to be having a flareup so I...
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my vet also recommended chlorhexadine solution to wipe my dog's paws .... Lulu had severe storage mite allergies and it helped.
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Last post by Olesia711
22 Sep 2022, 09:27
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At my wits end - help please
Replies: 9
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kholzer » 19 Sep 2022, 18:14
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Hi all,
I apologize in advance for the long winded post. Oliver was diagnosed with EPI earlier this year in April.
Other history:
Allergic to all foods except essentially potatoes, fish, pumpkin, eggs.
Daily medications...
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Just a thought that popped into my head, but what about peanut butter powder? It's been de-fatted. You can sprinkle it as is or rehydrate it. Might make a good topper.
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Last post by Montgomery
21 Sep 2022, 19:58
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Gut Soothe
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Montgomery » 19 Sep 2022, 22:30
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I thought I'd share this; it might help someone else. Adored Beast Gut Soothe is a product I keep in the house for Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien and her touchy senior tummy. It contains but is not entirely...
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We just got the little one to see if it would work on Mary, and it does, but she doesn't need it all the time, so it has lasted quite awhile, even though she gets the full dose. Mary weighs about nine pounds. Montgomery got...
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Last post by Montgomery
21 Sep 2022, 19:55
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How do I fight this battle for my dog?
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TLKnight » 14 Sep 2022, 16:37
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I have a 3.5 yr old GSD. He was diagnosed with EPI at just under a year old (I had to fight to get him tested). He initially started out with B12 injections but I transitioned him to Wonderlabs B12 w/intrinsic factor. He's...
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Thanks Patsy for chiming in........ and that is a great reminder.... Steroids short term often can really help straighten things out if all else fails with the loose stools.....that gives you time to figure what the cause...
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Sep 2022, 19:49
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Veterinarian not up to date on EPI?
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Tynk » 16 Sep 2022, 10:39
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Does anyone else love their vet but feel that he/she is not up to date on EPI? I have done a ton of research including a review of Dr. Clark's papers, as well as articles in MerckVM, and other researchers and I feel like my...
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I was very lucky, my vet dealt with EPI from the mid 1980's and was at university with David Williams who developed the cTLI test in the mid 80's , and they remained friends
You need to ask questions, and dont accept being...
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Last post by Jean
21 Sep 2022, 10:18
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I'm Needing All the Advice I Can Get!!!
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Janie » 13 Apr 2022, 19:03
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My dog, Zeus, was diagnosed with Pancreatitis 3 years ago. The vet managed to get it under control. Since then, and the past two years has been an emotional struggling dilemma. Zeus started having loose bowels, so the vet...
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Thank you for sharing. If your IBD is anything like my dog endures, you definitely have my prayers! I have emailed a different vet and hoping she has some knowledge with Zeus' issues and will be able to help. I also found a...
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Last post by Smokey
19 Sep 2022, 11:57
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New here
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Smokey » 17 Sep 2022, 00:24
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My dog Smokey is a 5 year old sheltie. When he was about 6 months old he started to have diarrhea from his food. We have had shelties since I was little and many have had issues with chicken. We found out he had issues with...
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ahhh..... with EPI we do suggest probiotics to see if that is enough to keep SID (small intestinal dysbiosis) under good control (another issue if your dog has EPI)....
HOWEVER..... if your dog is prone to acute...
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Last post by Olesia711
18 Sep 2022, 19:51
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Tylan Lifer...
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Montgomery » 17 Sep 2022, 13:22
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Well, we tried taking Montgomery off the Tylan. We did it really slowly. It took four months. The last few days, he's been one sick little tabby, so back on the tylan...Damn it. He had his first bath in over a year today. He...
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it is so hard... and you did the best thing.... you TRIED... to get him off Tylan ... sometimes it just isn't feasible and they have to stay on tylan for life....
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Last post by Olesia711
18 Sep 2022, 15:09
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Bile vomit, b12 or diet?
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maggiebv11 » 10 Sep 2022, 16:16
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Hi again! So my dog Chandler has begun taking pig enzymes (pantenex 3/4-1 tsp) with all his meals for the last week now and ive already seen an approvement. However i also switched his diet after all his diarrhea because i...
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Hi again! So my dog Chandler has begun taking pig enzymes (pantenex 3/4-1 tsp) with all his meals for the last week now and ive already seen an approvement. However i also switched his diet after all his diarrhea because i...
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16 Sep 2022, 12:25
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