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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Bio Case Enzymes
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Jean » 06 May 2022, 10:07
Just a heads up.
The company Thomas Labs are no longer producing Bio Case enzymes, and the majority of the retail sources are now out of stock.
We suggest Enzyme Diane who has been supplying for many years as an...
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Last post by Jean
06 May 2022, 10:07
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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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this is a great feature and thank you for reminding folks about it !!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Jun 2021, 12:57
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Slippery elm not cuttin' it
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Kimchi » 06 Jul 2022, 11:17
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Hey folks!
I'm running into the classic issue of my pup regurgitating liquid and I could use some advice.
I believe I have lowered her enzymes the lowest I can before poop quality lessens (1/8th-ish tsp per 2/3rd cup food)...
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What is the diet? Is it grain free?
Are you supplementing with B12 daily?
Thanks for answers. Sometimes a 45 day course of Tylan is needed.
Jill
She's on purina pro plan sensitive stomach. Which I don't beliiiieve is...
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Last post by Kimchi
06 Jul 2022, 15:21
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German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight
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cozminmihai » 20 Jun 2022, 20:01
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Hello everyone,
I have a huge problem with my German shepherd as she lost weight and had lots of soft poos daily.
She lost a stone since January and blood/faeces test does not show a clear EPI or bacterial overgrowth in...
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This is heartbreaking news, I am so very sorry 💔💔💔 When I saw your post on the GSD board, I was hopeful we could get her stable, she was a beautiful girl 😥
R.I.P. Kaia
RIPLove.jpg
Thank you so much Michaela.
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Last post by cozminmihai
06 Jul 2022, 11:09
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Today (July 1st) is the day!
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Olesia711 » 01 Jul 2022, 16:39
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Today is the big day, you can now start submitting your favorite pictures of your EPI pet to Susan (and Peanut) at EPIpics0059@gmail.com for the upcoming 2023 EPI calendars.
Please feel free to take and submit as many...
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Now that Izzy is passed i am so so SO thankful for all the calendars i have saved over the years... (since 2009!) they are now my treasured mementos!
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Jul 2022, 10:16
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Weight loss
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SherriZ » 27 Jun 2022, 07:26
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Harley has lost a significant amount of weight. When she was diagnosed back in February she was 73 lbs, at her best she was 78 and still skin and bones, now she is 70 lbs. She is also hungry ALL the time. Saturday night she...
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Hello. I can attest that an extra meal (even if a small one) helps tremendously in terms of gaining that lost weight and stopping the obsession over food-seeking. I had Maya on 4 meals per day in the beginning and she is...
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Last post by maya193
06 Jul 2022, 08:56
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4TH JULY CELEBRATIONS
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Jean » 04 Jul 2022, 09:58
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Please enjoy
but our four footed friends do not fare well
the Thunder shirts are a good idea, but letting them hide is probably the best way
no chocolate
Jean
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the onluy people who gain from the damned things are the vets and the firework procucers
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Last post by Jean
05 Jul 2022, 07:51
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Bad Lucy getting into food
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wsantschi » 26 Jun 2022, 21:03
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Our Lucy managed to get into our son's dog's food. Fortunately, there wasn't a whole lot left. And, we have photo evidence. Probably gonna be a bad gastro day or two. Bad girl, Lucy!😂
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Our angel Ziska......................... thanks Donna!
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Jun 2022, 21:14
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Diet choices
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healthypup30 » 29 Jun 2022, 21:26
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Hello!
I am so grateful that I found this community.
My 6 yrs old Maltese, recently lost 20% of her weight and had soft poos. She was originally 3.8 kgs on her good days, vets were concerned she is a bit overweight so we...
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ahh .....thank you D your lovely comment made me smile big time today!!!!
Please keep us posted!
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Jun 2022, 10:20
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Husdon GSD and new EPI diagnosis
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jpandmk » 22 Jun 2022, 17:04
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Today we received confirmation of our suspicion that our German Shepherd puppy, Hudson, has EPI. He’s now 8 months old, and two months ago he weighed 85 pounds at his last vet visit (to get the last of his puppy shots)...
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yes, a supplement would be a great addition especially for a growing puppy AND one that has EPI.....as EPI dogs have a depletion of fat soluble vitamins.
Please share with your vet the following research on EPI dogs: 2018...
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Jun 2022, 10:16
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4TH JULY CELEBRATIONS
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Jean » 28 Jun 2022, 12:20
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Just a heads up
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Thank you, Jean. A good reminder. So far, we have been lucky with Madison. She doesn't seem to react. Our poor Kip was a basket case with fireworks and thunder storms. We all suffered, but he most of all. I sympathize with...
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Last post by Barb
29 Jun 2022, 14:52
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Help !
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Bev&Bodie » 20 Jun 2022, 12:51
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Dear Epi4dogs Forum
A year on from Bodie‘s diagnosis we continue to ride the roller coaster. I don’t think I’ll ever see a normal poop again. However he is still with us, weight stable and no more ravenous than most other...
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stay the course for a few more days and since this produced better looking stools.... after a few more days... try increasing the Lypex even further with another 1/2 capsule and see if that improves things or make things...
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Jun 2022, 13:13
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Lypex
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Mavis2021 » 23 Jun 2022, 13:04
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We are currently using enzymes diane 8x and mavis is thriving off them but they are so expensive because we have to ship them to Canada. Has anyone tried Lypex? If they are any good and how to use them? Thank you!
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I think you might find Lypex expensive
what is the cost over there fora box of 60 ? these are a diiferent way of dealing with EPI
its a tough call
how many meals day
what amounts are you feeding per meal
Jean
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Last post by Jean
24 Jun 2022, 07:17
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Does anybody know if we could substitute Rabeprazole 20 for Omeprazole 20?
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Schleprock » 23 Jun 2022, 14:17
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They had me on Omeprazole for my GI issues and found that the Rabeprazole worked better for me and I’ve noticed the lip licking is still there with our boy so does anybody know if Rabeprazole is safe for dogs?
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thanks... i'd be very interested in what your vet says... the research indicates that there is much more relief with Rabepraole vs. Omeprazole for humans, but in the study, over 50% of kids under 12 years old had serious...
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Last post by Olesia711
23 Jun 2022, 18:43
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Concerned and discouraged
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Chris » 16 Apr 2022, 11:29
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Our 2 yr old Husky/Border collie was recently diagnosed with EPI and we are still in the figuring out phase. I love this site but I am a little overwhelmed. He has lost over 20 pounds in the last 5 months. His TLI is less...
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Chris----Yea!!! and---
1) I agree with what you've said about this group, and
2) FYI the Happy Poop Dance is a real thing around here!
Good job, glad the you're getting the prices down a bit.---Pam & Tucker
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
20 Jun 2022, 18:47
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New EPI diagnosis
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CaliGirl » 18 Jan 2021, 11:43
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Hi everyone! I have been frantically trying to get into this forum. I have a brand new pug puppy, her name is Cali. She was a gift from my boyfriend after we lost our dog of 13 years to bladder cancer. We got her from a...
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yes, i would still incubate the green tripe with the plant enzymes......although green tripe has a lot of natural enzymes.... it is not solely digestive enzymes.. it just has a lot of natural digestive enzymes in it.
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Last post by Olesia711
20 Jun 2022, 10:08
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Cavalier King Charles spaniel with EPI
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toblerone617 » 31 Mar 2019, 12:12
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hi,
first time post. and I really thank the people who have set up this forum.
background: 8 year old CKCS with EPI, diagnosed by vet. standard early symptoms...rapid weight loss, disgusting stools, eating stools, etc....
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Both Cavaliers and Dalmatians are intelligent smart dogs. a watchdog for family and a sweet companions. I fell in love with how smart the breed is. There are not many dalmatian puppies for sale at affordable costs. This...
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Last post by Forwardmarcher11
19 Jun 2022, 20:39
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Newbie to EPI
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Thundersmom » 14 May 2022, 08:58
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Hello and thank you for this forum.
I am currently at the beginning of what might possibly be an EPI journey with my 17 month old Belgian Shepherd.
We've been battling weight and diarrhea for months and I finally found a...
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Me, too.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
19 Jun 2022, 15:13
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Update on Trixie and question on special food
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TrixEPIMama » 01 Jun 2022, 11:10
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Hello again, EPI family.
A few months back I introduced my cattle dog-x, Trixie.
Time for an update! But also a BIG question on the food change we need to make.
UPDATE: Thanks to wonderful forum member Michaela, I got...
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I'm so glad that Trixie is doing better 😍
We are moving tomorrow so I didn't have time to read all the comments but was wondering how Trixie was tested for food allergies? Nikki sees Dermatology at Texas A&M and I was told...
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Last post by Michaela
19 Jun 2022, 10:04
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Wimpy enzymes working?
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Rockymountainmama » 18 Jun 2022, 12:52
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Hi everyone,
I am so appreciative of this site and its community.
Our dear sweet 19 mo. old long coat GSD, Chekhov, had intermittent loose stools his whole life, but seemed happy, healthy and strong, steadily gaining weight...
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Hi Chekhov's human care-giver..... smart proactive thinking on your part. Great move!
Almost all EPI dogs will need full strength pancreatic (pig) enzymes at the beginning of treatment.... HOWEVER..... whenever a dog has to...
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Last post by Olesia711
18 Jun 2022, 13:36
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Fun Dog "age" fact.......
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Olesia711 » 17 Jun 2022, 19:10
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Know how we all think a dog's age is calculated as 7 dog years for every human year....... but according to more recent research, the AKC says it is more like the following, although it does vary depending on breed and...
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it made me laugh cause Cody is now 1 year old... smack dab in the middle of being an pain-in-the butt teenager :)
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Last post by Olesia711
18 Jun 2022, 12:50
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Switch to raw pancreas
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Chance » 17 Jun 2022, 20:18
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Hi everyone! Finally, after 2 months my dog meat supplier called to say she's found me some raw pancreas!! She ordered 10 lbs. Coming on Wednesday.
Three questions.
1. Can only get beef pancreas. I know it's lower in...
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Hi and thanks for asking about how to with raw beef pancreas. We actually have a section on it on this page:
but i am also copying it for you here and this should answer all your questions.
FEEDING RAW PANCREAS: If you...
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Jun 2022, 22:59
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SUDDEN CLEAR LIQUID LEAKAGE!!!
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REGIFLOR » 11 Jun 2022, 18:46
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I am guessing this is completely unrelated to my Hannah's existing and controlled EPI condition but wondering if anyone has ever experience a sudden onset of clear liquid leakage from private areas -
I have not yet been...
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Yes!!! I really do think their immune system takes such a huge hit from lack of nutrition while they were developing/segueing EPI that it does much more damage overall to the entire health of the dog..... and over time,...
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Jun 2022, 15:30
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Thank you!
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ssmith » 15 Jun 2022, 16:19
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I just wanted to hop back on here and thank you wonderful people for all the help and guidance I got here! It saved my sweet girl's life. Harmony is doing amazing and I have her regimen down to a science. I feel confident...
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Thank you for the update. I hope you can get your Epi under control.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
15 Jun 2022, 16:51
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Preserving uneaten food?
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mtndoggracie » 11 Jun 2022, 12:40
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Hello! My dog Gracie was diagnosed with EPI last winter and we have been successful in getting her back to health with the EPI4Dogs suggestions of powdered enzymes, h2o, and letting it sit on the food for 15 minutes.
Prior...
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Let me know if the hide and seek game works for you. My new dog, is NOT food motivated at all.... he would turn his nose up at real meat..and walk away..... it was SOOOOooo frustrating. (for me!!!!)..... until i made a game...
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14 Jun 2022, 15:28
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