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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2021 EPI4DOGS CALENDARS AVAILABLE
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Madelon » 16 Oct 2020, 18:40
Thank you everyone for all the amazing photo submissions.... we laughed and we cried when putting these calendars together... so many emotions your pictures evoked! This year there are 20 calendars ......every single EPI...
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Last post by Madelon
16 Oct 2020, 18:40
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copraphagia
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morgansh » 30 Nov 2020, 18:05
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my eleanor has been on enzymes for about 3 months now. she has regained all her lost weight and is doing great. unfortunately the copraphagia she developed during the onset of her EPI has not gone away. I know it really isnt...
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Our Bridge GSD, Kip, was non-EPI, but tried to eat poop his whole life. Sorry to tell you this. We tried everything..... Finally, we did what Jill did.....accompanied him out every time and scooped right away. It did the...
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Last post by Barb
03 Dec 2020, 20:37
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SID in confirmed EPI Dog?
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lbarie23 » 03 Dec 2020, 18:13
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Hello Everyone - this website literally saved my dog, Kona's, life back in 2013. She had lost 1/3 of her body weight and they kept telling us it was food allergies. Once started on the enzymes and officially diagnosed with...
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So sorry to hear that Kona is not feeling well. THe first thing we look at when the appetite fades... and the tummy grumbles and they start tooting (farts) a lot... is SID out of control.
SInce they now know that all dogs...
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Dec 2020, 20:34
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Is it EPI?
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maddiefleming » 03 Dec 2020, 15:45
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My dog Echo is a young 10 month old German Shepard. Unfortunately, I do not have enough to afford the EPI test as of right now but my veterinarian is pretty certain Echo has EPI: she has the awful diarrhea, is constantly...
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Hello, Maddie. Welcome to you and Echo. I love her name.
The beginning stage is the hardest because you are dealing with so many things at once and you are worried about your pup. Try not to be too overwhelmed. It will get...
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Last post by Barb
03 Dec 2020, 20:23
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disturbed nights
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MelC » 01 Dec 2020, 05:00
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Hello all
thanks again for the support provided..
Meg does seem to be improving, her weight is slowly gaining and since I got the slippery elm as advised by you, she has not been sick which is great.
Her poos are less...
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Thank you again for your ongoing support. I will definitely follow up about the B12. i may get some anyway as cant imagine it will hurt.
and up her enzymes.
you say other enzymes may be better Jean, can you advise which...
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Last post by MelC
03 Dec 2020, 12:24
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Pankaid causes odour
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AnnC » 30 Nov 2020, 00:19
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Hello, new member here...
Our lovely Westie, Cariadh has been affected by EPI for about 4 years. She takes 1 1/4 tsp. Pankaid each of her two meals per day.
Morning is a dehydrated as raw - fish based grain free kibble and...
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years ago, to get rid of (hopefully) the stench .....some of the things that were suggested were to change food, add B12, change enzymes, start Tylan antibiotic..... in the end, it was realized that it was the results of SID...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Dec 2020, 10:57
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EPI, IBD, or something else?
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Stephanie » 26 Nov 2020, 15:46
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Hello all! I'm new here, so first off I want to say thank you for this great, informative community! Also wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
So my Aussie, Freyja, is almost 2 years old (birthday in January) and...
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well said Madelon!
..... the most valuable thing i have learned (which evolved from dealing with EPI for almost 14 years!) is to not blindly accept anything i am told but instead i listen, do my own research and then ask...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Dec 2020, 10:49
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German Shepherd with skin issues- ideas?
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Melissa » 29 Nov 2020, 19:12
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Hi everyone ! I just thought I would ask here for ideas, because I know there are many folks on this board with German Shepherds-
A very good friend is struggling with her 3 year old GSD- He has been on apoquel for over a...
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Oh the skin issues with a German Shepherd - boy can I relate! So just to give you my experience: after Doc was diagnosed with EPI I switched his food to meet EPI protocol - he began itching and licking and had horrible hot...
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Last post by Madelon
01 Dec 2020, 22:00
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Another Finn Update
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worriedparents » 05 Aug 2018, 15:08
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Hi,
Before the new forum change I'd posted an update about our St. Bernard, Finn. His back end weakness had returned in late June. This time last year we first saw a similar back end weakness appear briefly and then quickly...
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I'm so so sorry to read that you had to let Finn cross the Rainbow Bridge. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do for them is to help them cross before they suffer too much and it sounds like that's exactly what you did -...
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Last post by Madelon
01 Dec 2020, 21:33
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Happy ThanksGiving!!!
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Olesia711 » 25 Nov 2020, 16:35
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Just wanted to stop by and wish everyone a very safe, healthy and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!
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To be honest I would rather have EPI in my life than some other conditions, My Kara was great most of the time, and she was diagnose at age 14 months, and we had her to age 10, we lost her to DM , and my Cat Cleo diagnosed...
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Last post by Jean
29 Nov 2020, 06:52
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New EPI Diagnosis
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GabandSam » 23 Nov 2020, 16:51
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Hi everyone,
We are so happy to have found Epi4Dogs. The information here is what helped us get our dog the help he needed. We had to really advocate to get the cTli test done on our mini schnoodle, Richie. After every...
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Wow! Thank you everyone for the replies. It is so incredibly helpful! I will go through each question to keep things straight. We are trying to find a vet that has a bit more experience with EPI dogs in our area, and so far...
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Last post by GabandSam
28 Nov 2020, 16:22
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Waiting for test results
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Lsbrega » 21 Nov 2020, 12:31
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Hi Everone,
It was very comforting to find this forum and see that you are not alone with this disease that has so many twists and turns. Our Neko is a Siberian husky and is now 18 months old, when she turned one she...
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You are more than welcome. Because of this damn virus it is very hard nowadays to have a good chat with any vet.....such a disservice to vets and their practice and a disservice to clients and their pets. Can;t wait until...
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Nov 2020, 19:41
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Slimy regurgitation with white foam and some food after drinking water
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Pnagasaki » 18 Sep 2020, 00:12
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My Bella has been on enzymes for couple of months and recently been having slimy mucus with white foam and clear liquid and some food after she drinks water. Her farts are starting up again and her stool are getting loose. I...
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Hi, new to this site . My pita is an 8yo chi/yorkie mix , 7 pounds . For the past 10 days she is vomiting a small amount yellow stomach bile early in the morning while still In bed. She shows no signs of distress, regular...
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Last post by Pita
26 Nov 2020, 22:33
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THANKSGIVING REMINDER
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Jean » 26 Nov 2020, 12:34
And watch them with fireworks, leave some music on for them
Different celebration this year but........
Stay safe
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Last post by Jean
26 Nov 2020, 12:34
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Hills Rx i/d Stress Stew -- need to switch?
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Ruby'sOwner » 21 Nov 2020, 14:00
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Hi, everyone,
I'm glad to have found this forum. My 14-year-old dachshund Ruby (10 lbs.) was diagnosed with EPI almost a year ago. Since then, she's been on Hills Rx i/d Stress Stew (with powder enzymes and B12), which is...
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Thanks so much!
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Last post by Ruby'sOwner
26 Nov 2020, 10:50
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Millie-Diagnosis Questions/Opinions Wanted!
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alisa21chelle » 25 Nov 2020, 17:59
I have been caring for a Breeders 3 year old female dog. When she came to use she was under weight, suffering from hair loss, loose stools and was told she had EPI. I was given Pancreatic Enzyme Concentrate Powder to add to...
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Last post by alisa21chelle
25 Nov 2020, 17:59
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enzyme diane morbid question
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morgansh » 23 Nov 2020, 14:44
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Ok, i know this is morbid but i cant help but think it: There is no chance I could afford prescription enzymes to treat my girl. If it werent for enzyme diane I dont know what I would do. Enzyme Diane seems like a one person...
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WHEW! Thanks, Olesia. Of course the main concern is that Diane stays healthy for her family, but with so many of us dependent on her for her generosity & ingenuity, I'd say we are definitely in the first half of the line! I...
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Last post by Tuckaboo.
24 Nov 2020, 10:26
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New member, Koda
Replies: 19
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Melissa » 16 Nov 2020, 18:42
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Hi everyone, I am so grateful to all of you that have put this terrific site together. This is a wealth of information, and a wonderful website. I have been reading through many posts on the forum, and trying to absorb as...
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Glad to hear Koda is doing well. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!
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Last post by Madelon
22 Nov 2020, 16:51
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Creon available
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Ruby » 10 Nov 2020, 20:39
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Since my Ruby is no longer with us I have Creon 10,000 available to send to whoever may need them for your dog. About eleven boxes. Please let me know if you are in need.
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Marilyn, you are a planet among stars
Thank you seems inadequate, but Thank you anyway
over the years I have had donations from the UK sent to me, and found homes for all of them
People are truly amazing and EPI brings...
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Last post by Jean
22 Nov 2020, 05:39
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Hello All
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Jean » 18 Nov 2020, 09:22
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Can I apologise to everyone
I have been missing for a while due to severe nerve pain , and spinal surgery to hopefully make it as better as they can, this was a wek ago so still sore
I am so grateful to everyone who has...
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Hi Jean. We are so glad the surgery is over and you are on your way to complete recovery. AND we are so glad to have you back. But don't try to do too much and give yourself a setback. If you need to take breaks, we...
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Last post by Barb
20 Nov 2020, 20:52
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Red eyes from enzymes?
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FinnicR » 19 Nov 2020, 20:01
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Our 5 year old German Shepherd started taking enzymes 6 months ago with outstanding results, to the point where he has maintained his weight and health with a significantly reduced dosage. However, over the past few months...
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Hello and welcome! It is so good to hear that your pup's EPI is under control and he is doing so well.
I agree that you should have his eyes examined.
We adopted our German Shepherd, Madison, about 6 months ago. She is 7...
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Last post by Barb
20 Nov 2020, 20:21
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Overwhelmed by EPI diagnosis
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AndreaDogMomma » 31 Oct 2020, 18:48
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Hi friends ❤️
After a year of unimaginable torture and frustration, tons of tears, and even more diahrrea (not to mention we just hit the $15,000 mark, spent on vet bills/meds)...this past week resulted in a diagnosis of...
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Hi Andrea. My boy had an EXTREME case of coccidia when he was a puppy. Doc was given Albon for it but the vet recommended getting tested after the first round because coccidia is hard to get rid of - when he was retested he...
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Last post by Madelon
19 Nov 2020, 15:19
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EPI 2 years and his skin becomes particularly fragile
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shirleyfang » 08 Nov 2020, 22:53
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Does someone's dog skin become particularly fragile after detecting EPI?
My German Shepherd Caesar, after the diagnosis of EPI, the skin became worse and worse.
He often gnaws his claws, tail and buttocks, causing...
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Glad you've got a treatment plan. Please keep us posted on how things go.
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Last post by Madelon
19 Nov 2020, 14:23
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New Diagnosis
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MelC » 16 Nov 2020, 13:38
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Hello my dog Meg has been diagnosed recently with EPI and is being treated with lypex and antibiotics in case of infection. The vet says her B12 levels are ok. We are feeding her kibble and raw pancreas.
she lost over 4...
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Hi Mel. With regards to vets we always say you don't necessarily need a vet that has experience or knowledge of EPI but one that you trust and is willing to learn with you and be your partner in caring for your pet. My vet...
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Last post by Madelon
19 Nov 2020, 14:22
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New to EPI: Willow and Jen
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Willow&Jen » 10 Oct 2020, 14:49
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Hello!
First I want to say how thankful we are to have found this website and forum! After about a month of chronic diarrhea, we asked our vet to submit a blood sample for EPI testing last week based on our own internet...
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Hi Jennifer. I have not heard about issues with being on Slippery Elm long term and mucous build up. Doc has been on it going on 3years now - he gets 1/2tsp twice a day - I mix it with a tablespoon or two of water and then...
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16 Nov 2020, 20:11
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