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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Older Shiloh Shepherd
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AnubisofGuardian » 12 Sep 2019, 17:43
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Hello all,
I'm new to this forum although I've had my EPI shepherd for ten years now. He was diagnose at just over a year old and he's been relatively stable for the last eight plus years. Now though in the last eight months...
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I am so sorry to hear that Anubis is faltering....and you just are not sure what is going on. It is so hard to watch them struggle and not have any answers.
I am guessing that maybe your vet has him on that prescription...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Sep 2019, 21:12
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EPI /diabetes complication?
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Eden66 » 15 Sep 2019, 20:11
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Hello ,
Apologies in advance for the length of this post , i've just joined on behalf of my 2 1/2 yr Boder Collie Minnie who my Vet has just confirmed her with EPI.
Minnie has always been a walking mystery - to condense it...
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Hi Eden and welcome to the forum.
An Epi dog does not have to be on a fat restricted diet. The food needs to be 4%fiber or less and a diet free of grains tend to be more suited to them. The grains in the food can interfere...
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Last post by jilbert57
15 Sep 2019, 21:02
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New member introduction
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jordieboy » 06 Sep 2019, 21:24
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Hi everyone,
Long, long ago, I had a foster collie with EPI named Jordie. I joined the yahoo EPI global group back then, and with their support and help, Jordie went from 38 pounds to about 60 pounds (where he should have...
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Hi Seshank and welcome to you and Nala and THANK YOU for rescuing her from the streets. She sure is a real cutie and we will help you and your vet as best we can to get her better.
The first thing is, if you can, try to get...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Sep 2019, 15:13
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Asking for prayers
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IzzyandLeo » 11 Sep 2019, 09:50
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After finally getting Izzy a covered bile duct stent so she remains unblocked, and getting her on enzymes and seeing her gain weight and strength and being so happy and playful - we got a report yesterday that she has...
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How sad, Izzy sounds like a wonderful girl.
Prayers for Izzy & a hug for you.
Michaela
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Last post by Michaela
14 Sep 2019, 18:55
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Pain Meds and EPI
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Estolooee » 24 Aug 2019, 21:25
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Hi all,
My sweet epi girl, Rocksie, was just diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer). I have to make some hard choices about the right care for her over the next couple days, but in the mean time I want to make sure she is...
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Glad to hear she is responding well. She is lucky to have you. Sending hugs. We know what this is like......
Barb
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Last post by Barb
14 Sep 2019, 15:58
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Australian Members - Spare Chemeyes Enzymes 500g bottle available for purchase
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Dutka » 11 Sep 2019, 01:13
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I purchased this item from Chemeyes for my GSD with EPI. I only purchased it as a backup because he had become very reluctant to take the Creon tablets we have been giving him and was refusing to eat. Long story short, we...
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Happy for people to make offers as well.
I would hate for this bottle to go to waste so willing to be flexible on price.
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Last post by Dutka
13 Sep 2019, 00:20
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Grain free
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Corgeze » 11 Sep 2019, 13:30
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I had posted awhile ago about grain free food and heart problems...I have been hearing more and more about the grain free and it scares me. Some vets are saying to get off of the grain free. What does a person do? My girl...
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Sounds like a plan. Keep us posted!
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Last post by jilbert57
12 Sep 2019, 12:50
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Diabetes
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chilicon1 » 06 Sep 2019, 16:52
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Hi all! Been awhile since I've been on here I had to redo my registration! I guess that's good, right? Well, my girl Maui has been a stable EPI-er since she was 5. She's now 12 and has been diagnosed with diabetes. I guess...
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more than welcome.... Diabetes with and EPI dog can be really trying :(
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Sep 2019, 22:45
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Tylan Dosage
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Tuckaboo. » 10 Sep 2019, 16:37
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Tucker is my now 65-pound shepherd mix, in very good shape. He takes Diane's Enzymes, wonderlab B12, and Tylan. Per the vet's instructions, I had weaned him down to 1/8 teaspoon of Tylan, 2X day. He still had 4-6 poos per...
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Madelon & Jill---He was on the tylan 1/4 t 2X day for a good month. I think I'll stay on the increased dose of Tylan only (plus enzymes & B12) for six weeks, and then ask for more advice concerning slippery elm. Thank...
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Last post by Tuckaboo.
11 Sep 2019, 05:26
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Sid after a round of antibiotics ?
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Cheryl » 06 Sep 2019, 08:13
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Amber has been doing so well that I have not visited on here for at least a year. Last month the vet prescribed antibiotics after her bloodwork showed some infection - not known where. About 7-10 days later, Amber's stools...
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thank you so much for all of your input, I have no idea being thousands of miles away
and do not rub your eyes after you handle Tylan, it hurts ! and yes I have tasted it, got to be done
Jeanx
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Last post by Jean
10 Sep 2019, 12:56
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Lyra is loosing weight fast. F word!
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Paulag » 30 Aug 2019, 07:08
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Hello,
Switched Lyras food to grain free N&D Chicken. I can’t get her diarrhea to stop. I am lost at what to do. Went and bought salmon blend from Natures Domain Kirkland yesterday as maybe it’s the chicken fat or pumpkin...
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Thanks for the good update!
Barb
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Last post by Barb
09 Sep 2019, 11:13
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Yearly SIBO Flare up :(
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Abby&Milo » 05 Sep 2019, 21:59
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So Milo has been doing SOOOO well. It has been since last fall since we switched to TOTW Pacific Stream and ended Tylan. Poops have been so good for so long, such perfect poops...well now over the past week or so poops have...
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I agree with the 45 days of tylan. We were never able to get Kolby off an antibiotic. Good to hear from you. Glad he is doing well otherwise.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
09 Sep 2019, 11:05
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Grass Burns
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pnh2859 » 09 Sep 2019, 08:17
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Has anyone noticed total grass burns from urine in their lawns from their dogs?
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Hi Paula, all of my dogs urine has killed grass in areas. Both male and female and have been spayed/neutered.
The first dog had urine that was always too acidic that was on daily potassium citrate to neutralize it, the...
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Last post by jilbert57
09 Sep 2019, 10:00
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Extremely high Lipase but good cPL!?
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IzzyandLeo » 08 Sep 2019, 08:48
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Izzy was acting like she didn’t feel well so I took her to the doctor on Friday. He did bloodwork and ultrasound. Bloodwork results came back with cPL at 38 (so no pancreatitis) BUT lipase was 9,600! Amylase just slightly...
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Yes - she still takes Ursodiol and Tylan and Probiotics.
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Last post by IzzyandLeo
08 Sep 2019, 12:17
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Sport Food
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Tuckaboo. » 04 Sep 2019, 19:31
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I tried to research this so I didn't have to bother you all, but I couldn't find it. Exactly what kind of Purina Sport Dog Food is recommended? Thanks---Pam
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it looks interesting , but I have not used it I couldnt have used it due to the high protein 30%, and animal protein 89% , Kara wasnt a working dog although her energt level was high she would have been crazy, and bouncing...
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Last post by Jean
08 Sep 2019, 04:37
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Negative EPI
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Mspin17 » 04 Sep 2019, 02:44
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Hi all,
I was looking for a little guidance advice.
Has anyone started there GSD on enzyme supplements despite negative EPI testing ? The symptoms are very much EPI and I was confident in it being the factor. I question...
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Jill, thank you. So, the treatment for chronic pancreatitis is the same as for EPI? What is the difference? My cost is going to be $440, a car payment. Tucker is 5, and from 6 months old to 4 years, 6 months, he weighed 60....
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Last post by Tuckaboo.
07 Sep 2019, 11:00
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SCHEDULED FORUM MAINTENANCE - successfully completed
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Jean » 31 Aug 2019, 16:14
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Just incase you have missed this in the announcements
Mister Admin » Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:32 am
NOTICE: some scheduled routine maintenance and updates will take place on Saturday 7 September. This will mean the forum...
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Huge thanks from me Craig
jxxx
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Last post by Jean
07 Sep 2019, 09:58
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Bella - Involuntarily leaking liquid/nausea/gurgling
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sjbernardo » 05 Sep 2019, 10:25
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Thanks in advance for any advice that anyone is willing to share with me. My dog, Bella (5 1/2 years-old Westie), was diagnosed with EPI about 2 1/2 years ago. Once diagnosed, the enzymes (Pancreatin 6x from EnzymeDiane)...
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Very polite of you to ask if you are able to ask a question. Please know any question is great to ask, so make a list and ask away!
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
06 Sep 2019, 09:17
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What to feed my dog to help gain weight
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Tarynseiverd » 03 Sep 2019, 22:21
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Hello friends! My dog ruxin (a 2 year old male gsd) was diagnosed a month ago. He was given medication to help get rid of the overgrowth of bacteria in his stomach and we began using 3/4t of pancreved (rxed by the vet)and we...
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Hi Taryn,
The amount of enzyme you use is directly related to the amount of food you are feeding. If you are using powdered Porcine enzymes 6x strength it is 1 teaspoon enzyme per 1 cup kibble. This is the start point.
As...
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Last post by jilbert57
05 Sep 2019, 15:04
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Face Washing
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pnh2859 » 04 Sep 2019, 14:13
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Good Afternoon,
I am new to EPI with our GS and I heard people talking about washing their dogs face after eating. Is this something we should be doing, our Vet did not tell us this?
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Hi and welcome to our EPI family. Every EPI dog is different - some are very sensitive to the enzymes and need their muzzles washed or bob for kibbles to help rinse their mouth or eat on a flat plate - to help avoid mouth...
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Last post by Madelon
04 Sep 2019, 22:01
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B-12
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Lucky » 21 Aug 2019, 09:10
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I've never bothered spending the money to test our dog's B12 levels. I've just given him the shots and he seems to do just fine, but don't know if that isn't something you would know without blood work. Your website talks...
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In my opinion, if your dog is doing well with the current shot protocol I wouldn't change what you are doing. Symptoms of low B12 are loss of appetite, weight loss, lethargy, change in personality/mood (cranky, aggressive),...
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Last post by Lucky
04 Sep 2019, 14:03
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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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On the Metoclopramide, Mickey was confused and paced constantly.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
04 Sep 2019, 10:02
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Poop Patrol (IMAGE)
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cebanasd » 24 Aug 2019, 13:37
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Hello everyone, I am not sure how is this poop? Is this normal or should I add more enzymes?
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That's probably one of the most perfect poops I've ever seen - WAY TO GO!!! Don't change anything.
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Last post by Madelon
03 Sep 2019, 22:27
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I got the TLI results and I am confused!
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cebanasd » 28 Aug 2019, 12:07
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Hello,
We have managed to travel 500km away from home to make TLI testing and other investigations that we can't do in Moldova.
I got the TLI results, I am confused, from the results it's concluded that he doesn't have...
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Hi. No the enzymes added to the food a few days before would not alter the test results. Was your dog fasted at least 12hrs before the test? If your dog was fasted, with the TLI at 15 but displaying symptoms of EPI, I would...
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Last post by Madelon
03 Sep 2019, 22:26
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Only Just begun our EPI path
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pnh2859 » 26 Aug 2019, 15:08
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Hi, my name is Paula and Odis our 5 1/2 yo GSD is believed to have EPI, blood will be drawn tomorrow.
The vet is currently having us give him 500 mg Metronidazole and 1 capsule Proviable-DC daily.
I am giving him his...
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Hi Paula and welcome to our EPI family - I'm so sorry you have to be here but given some of the other conditions that can affect our dogs, EPI is not that bad once diagnosed and treatment started.
There are four...
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03 Sep 2019, 21:26
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