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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3-18-20 URGENT INFO: Pet Factor B12
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Olesia711 » 18 Mar 2020, 13:14
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Hi everyone,
Wonderlabs, the company that produces Pet Factor B12 (the canine version of Trinfac B12) that many, many of our EPI dogs use, has just put out a statement yesterday stating that they will not be shipping...
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A I glad that I got in touch with them many moons ago, things have moved on since then
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Last post by Jean
26 Mar 2020, 09:25
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Izzy, the inspiration for Epi4Dogs passed away....
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Olesia711 » 18 Feb 2020, 20:05
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It is with deep sadness to share with you that the inspiration for Epi4Dogs, Izzy, passed away on
February 13, 2020, from kidney failure at the age of 15. Our hearts are broken and our home is so silent and empty....
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thanks everyone for all your kind words and thoughtful wishes...... i was so lucky to have had Izzy in my life...........
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Last post by Olesia711
24 Mar 2020, 22:07
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ENZYME DIANE
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Jean » 17 Mar 2020, 14:28
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Have spoken with Diane, enzymes so far so good
Stay safe everyone
Jean
Forum director
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Thanks Jean. She did say she had ordered some extra but please only buy what you need for a few months as many can only afford to buy one at a time.
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Last post by Madelon
18 Mar 2020, 18:28
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Hope everyone is doing well
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Kohlesmomma » 28 Mar 2020, 05:26
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Just wanted to say Hope everyone is doing well, and the wonderful pups too.
These are some crazy times we are in, my grandmother would quote the bible about now, sayin that the book of revelations is coming. Maybe it is, I...
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Thank Kellie (and Kohle too!)
Well said! Never ever thought we would ever see anything like this happen... and especially world wide.
It truly is a time to come together.... reach out to one another....albeit in sometimes...
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Mar 2020, 08:21
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Few options for enzymes in Canada
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Tag » 24 Mar 2020, 22:00
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Hello
Just wondering what you guys think. I'm absolutely desperate. The only source for enzymes has been one manufacturer in Canada and they stopped production quite a few months ago.
They received new health guidelines and...
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WE are interested
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Last post by Jean
26 Mar 2020, 04:40
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The Covid 19 experience
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Jean » 25 Mar 2020, 13:07
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Hello all
just hope everyone is coping with the catastrophe we are seeing around the world
just remember at EPI4DOGS we are here to answer your questions, offer support , or just to listen, and if you are in the UK I am at...
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Thanks Jean... so nice of you to reach out!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
25 Mar 2020, 19:22
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Last post by Barb
25 Mar 2020, 15:14
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Our life is a nightmare
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Sudallas » 24 Mar 2020, 02:46
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I took Phoenix to a new vet today to get blood work done and an ultrasound. They have to knock him out to do this so they used Isoflourine gas which he had had before. Phoenix had developed a bad cough from the powdered...
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I am so sorry Phoenix is going through this....Please let us know how he is doing now.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
25 Mar 2020, 15:11
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Aggression from enzymes
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Tag » 25 Mar 2020, 11:31
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Is it possible that an enzyme can make a dog aggressive?
He was diagnosed with EPI 2 years ago. We used the same enzymes until recently when it became unavailable. The most recent enzyme was Pancrezyme by Virbac.
He has a...
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can I ask if the b12 you are using is the generic and darp pink in colour
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Last post by Jean
25 Mar 2020, 13:03
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Changing Enzymes
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TexasJ1987 » 19 Mar 2020, 06:22
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Good morning,
I have recently had several issues with Pan-tenex and the level of customer service that they have provided. I have reviewed several posts about enzyme diane and have decided to give their enzymes a try. That...
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Hi and welcome to our EPI family. You have a gorgeous pup! I'm sorry you're having a difficult time. As for EnzymeDiane Pancreatin 8x - the recommend starting dose is 3/4tsp per cup of kibble - you may have some tweaking to...
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Last post by Madelon
23 Mar 2020, 19:31
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15 mo old Corgi w EPT
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MnMIkko » 13 Mar 2020, 09:40
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At 12 months our Corgi, Mikko had reached 23 lbs and then suddenly started losing weight as we switched his food slowly from a puppy mix. I moved him back to puppy food but the loose stools continued and he settled in at...
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So glad he's feeling spunky!!! It's so great to see them get their energy and personality back :) . Keep up the great work!
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Last post by Madelon
23 Mar 2020, 19:24
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Sick after giving powdered pancreas
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Sudallas » 20 Mar 2020, 15:26
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I need help. I gave Phoenix his first dose of Bio Case Plus several days ago. He eats meat so I followed the instructions and mixed it in his meat and let it sit for 30 minutes.
A couple of hours later, Phoenix started...
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Hi and welcome to our EPI family! I can tell how much your pup means to you by your posts - the love comes through. As Olesia said it's likely not the enzymes themselves causing the issue unless your dog has a sensitivity to...
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Last post by Madelon
23 Mar 2020, 19:01
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creon
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Sergey » 22 Mar 2020, 11:32
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users creon help! I can’t buy enzymes anymore; I have access to Creon 10 Creon25. how much do you give for 2-2.5 cups? need to incubate?
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Hi there. I have never used Creon but this is the information from our website about Creon
Giving CREON is not straight-forward…. the pet owner will have to trial and error to find the right dose and the right...
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Last post by Madelon
22 Mar 2020, 13:40
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recommend food
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denise107 » 16 Mar 2020, 01:45
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What food do you feed your pet with epi? Newly diagnosed 2-year-old german shepherd dog. I have been feeding her Canidae 4percent fiber. It is not grain-free. I heard grain-free is better. What would you recommend?
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Hey, I haf a time deciding on a food that worked well for Kohle, I finally after much trial ended up with Sport Dog Elite. They have a variety of flavors and I like that the food I am giving Kohle is legume and grain free....
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Last post by Kohlesmomma
21 Mar 2020, 08:42
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Peeing ALOT...AGAIN..
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Kohlesmomma » 18 Mar 2020, 19:20
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Hello everyone. I haven't been on here for a bit , ...work, life, etc..but wanted to reach out and ask anyone for help with this. My dog Kohle is becoming more stable since switching his food to Sport Dog Elite Whitefish, as...
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Hey Kellie!
I have the same issue with my female GSD, Fi. I have been worried over the past few weeks that she might have a UTI since she is peeing so much more frequently and also licking herself a lot, but we got a...
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Last post by Ehellriegel
20 Mar 2020, 11:47
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Torreya - recurrent SID/SIBO - need help
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cherylmarie777 » 27 Dec 2019, 18:39
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Hi guys! Looking for some help on manaing SID or SIBO. My 12 yr old girl Torreya is having recurring symptoms. She is a GSD/Husky mix, 70 lbs. Here's a little background: Torreya, was diagnosed in 2012 with EPI (when she was...
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Yes it's the exact same dosing! Keep us posted.
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Last post by Madelon
20 Mar 2020, 00:20
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Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
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Raynes-mom » 15 Mar 2020, 11:26
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Hi folks -
Thank you SO much for the creation of this board and group! The situation here (and apologies for gross details):
Our 10 year old GSD Rayne has suffered increasing and inexplicable bouts of uncontrollable...
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Madelon -
Thanks!!! :)) Rayne's actually male, but he's such a sweet, sweet angel and so handsome! We adopted him when he was 2.5 and really lucked out. He'd been raised with complete love from his family (with three...
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19 Mar 2020, 10:50
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POSTS
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Jean » 17 Mar 2020, 11:41
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I wonder, can everyone try to keep to one post/ thread so we can go back through previous points
Also can you add in your signature what you are doing on a daily basis with your dog/ cat
Many thanks
Jean
Forum director
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Thanks Jean for the reminder - it does make it easier when everything is on one thread for quick reference to previous things tried, etc.
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Last post by Madelon
18 Mar 2020, 18:55
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New Diagnosis - GSD Puppy
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Ehellriegel » 01 Feb 2020, 14:53
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Hello all!
We just received our puppy’s diagnosis of EPI this morning from our vet. We have an 11 month old female German Shepherd named Fi who is the most sweet girl in the world. I wanted to ask a few questions to get our...
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If you try this make sure the food you incubate the enzymes in is room temperature, not cold.
You can also try putting the dose of enzymes in
empty gel capsules and administer pre meal. This worked for Mickey but he was...
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16 Mar 2020, 10:06
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new diagnosis
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denise107 » 15 Mar 2020, 23:44
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My 2-year-old German shepherd (Holly)diagnosed on Thursday 03/12/2020. We started giving her pancreaPowder plus . How long before we see results? Her pooping is less but still the same consistency, and she is again eating...
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Thank you for the answers. You need to dose the enzymes according to how much food you are feeding as per previous post. Also when you are done with the Pancreplus, a lot of people get their enzymes from enzymediane.com....
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Last post by jilbert57
16 Mar 2020, 09:37
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COVID 19 CORONAVIRUS
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Jean » 14 Mar 2020, 04:19
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Hello all
just a few words to say that during this outbreak, you might want to make sure you have sufficient supplies of enzymes, b12, and Tylan, and anything else you might need for your 4 legged friends to maybe ta couple...
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Thank you, Jean. A very good reminder.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
15 Mar 2020, 16:32
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Opal the corgi - vomiting and bloody runny stool
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Bri S » 14 Mar 2020, 11:39
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Hello!
I have updated my signature to the meds that opal takes daily, and has done so well with in the past! For seemingly no reason about two months ago she started having squishy stools with blood again. In the past a...
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If you can't get if figured out you may want to run this diarrhea panel.
Many years ago Nikki came down with bloody diarrhea which had nothing to do with her EPI, it was Cryptosporidium.
You're welcome...I hope you get...
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Last post by Michaela
15 Mar 2020, 09:24
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Please help, frenchie recently diagnosed with epi
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Dani » 13 Mar 2020, 12:42
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Hello, I'm new to this community, thank you so much for all the helpful advice I found here! My 4 year old french bulldog recently got diagnosed with epi (test result 1,6).
I noticed a lack of energy for three days and then...
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Dear Dani,
Hello and welcome to you and Riley. I am sorry that Riley is not feeling well. You are in good hands with Olesia, and as always, she has given excellent advice. I just want to support a couple of things she...
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Last post by Barb
13 Mar 2020, 21:58
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Ruger. New to epi.
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DLC » 08 Mar 2020, 15:19
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Ruger is our sweet 72 pound (down from 98 pound) German Shepherd. He was diagnosed 8 weeks ago and put on PancreVed enzymes along with Tylosin and 6 weeks of weekly B12 injections. He now receives a B12 injection every other...
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Ruger is home from the hospital. Still no diagnosis, but he is eating, hydrated, and stools are normal. Vet is treating symptoms while waiting for all the meds, especially steroids, to clear his system in order to do more...
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Last post by DLC
13 Mar 2020, 15:22
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seeing improvements
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carrie_m » 18 Feb 2020, 13:06
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Josie gained 2lbs at her last appointment yay. Her next appointment is March 12th we can no longer count her ribs from 5 feet away ;) She is pooping 5 or 6 times a day the size is smaller but they are 2's and 3's. She eats 1...
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You are very welcome and keep the good Princess Josephine reports coming !!!!!!
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13 Mar 2020, 14:57
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