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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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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Samples Needed!!!!
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Olesia711 » 07 Feb 2024, 12:30
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We are very pleased to announce that Epi4Dogs will be working with the University of Georgia geneticists, Dr. Leigh Anne Clark and Thais Fontenelle Carvalho Leme. They are looking in a new direction for the possible genetic...
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Hi Robert,
Just wanted to let you know that i contacted the researchers regarding your survey, and Thais will be contacting you directly. She apologized but said they received over 600 wonderful responses and that she is...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Dec 2024, 14:07
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NEW to EPI + DIabetes - 4 month puppy - Food Options?
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dbest11 » 06 Feb 2025, 13:00
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Good day!
Our 4 month old mixed breed puppy has been diagnosed with diabetes and EPI. She was hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis and pancreatitis for 4 days. She has been home for a week and her Texas AM lab work came...
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Oh no! You, and everyone, have been nothing but helpful. I'll take the expense if there is a chance the test result may be different as she approaches one year. We are moving forward assuming she is an EPI pup and that the...
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Last post by dbest11
11 Feb 2025, 11:56
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New to EPI. Weight gain question
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Kayla_h » 07 Feb 2025, 17:19
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Hello, this is my first time posting. 👋
Our 14.5 year old Vizsla Mya has suspected EPI. Did not have the cTLI test done (yet). She has all of the symptoms in addition to performing the Schebo fecal test from Enzyme Diane,...
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Thank you for the info :)
She's a pretty special girl!
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Last post by Kayla_h
11 Feb 2025, 11:52
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Any Benefit to Insurance if Secured AFTER EPI +Diabetes Diagnosis?
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dbest11 » 10 Feb 2025, 14:51
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We purchased a policy for our new pup, Cookie, because we have had a lot of ailments in our pets over the years. Unfortunately, her policy did not take effect until AFTER she was diagnosed with EPI, Diabetes, and a heart...
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I know the 3 diagnosed conditions wont' be covered unless I find a company that covers pre-existing conditions. I am guessing the premium would be exorbitant because until I get a firm plan for Cookie's treatment in place,...
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Last post by dbest11
11 Feb 2025, 11:15
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NEW to EPI, Vega has been sick since October 2024
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Kaitdcarroll » 10 Feb 2025, 00:10
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Hello, my sweet 2.5 yr old girl. Vega, has been ill since early October 2024. In November 2024, she was diagnosed with IBD through an Endoscopy, and the vet mentioned SIDS is possible. She has tried a variety of antibiotics,...
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Sorry to hear of all the issues you're having with poor Vega! It sounds like you've tried a lot of different things already.
I live the fact that you are giving the probiotics! And more than one kind. The only thing I...
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Last post by Chance
10 Feb 2025, 23:18
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Looking to rehome my girl
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TashaMarie » 09 Feb 2025, 14:44
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*Delete if not allowed*
I'm currently going through breast cancer. The last 11 months has been hell on me physically, mentally, emotionally and financially.
I'm looking to rehome my EPI dog
(not just her, multiple of my...
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hi Michelle.... THANK YOU!!!!!!!! THIS WOULD BE WONDERFUL! i will give Tasha your contact information.... and you two can work it out privately.
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Feb 2025, 11:37
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Rescue GSD with EPI
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felixmoore » 10 Feb 2025, 03:25
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Hello,
We have a dog in our rescue with EPI. We had him before and had him balanced before he was adopted 4 years ago. He is not balanced now and I cant figure out what I am missing. We know he doesnt do well on peas and...
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i agree with Jill, it is probably that the food is not optimally agreeing with this dog..... TOTW Pacific Stream is a decent choice, but it does have peas in it... although low on the list, so it might be okay.
If you want,...
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Feb 2025, 11:34
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New to EPI - totally overwhelmed
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smilejinks595 » 25 Jan 2025, 11:11
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Hi All,
Firstly, thank you so much for this group, website, forum and information. I think we are very lucky to have a compassionate Internist Specialist Vet who helped us get here, but so much of all this is trial and...
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i 2nd and 3rd the suggest to start Tylan antibiotic since the Slippery ELm did not help with the lip smacking... and the fact that there is bad gas, tummy noises, yadda, yadda, yadda... definitely do Tylan. Just know that it...
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Feb 2025, 11:00
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New to Epi- Crockett
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rebeccal » 27 Jan 2025, 19:18
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Crockett is a 2 yr and 8 month black labrador Retriever, current weight 63.5lbs. He was diagnosed with hypertrophic osteodystrophy and hip dysplasia at 6 months of age. He has been in and out of the vet almost monthly for...
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I too want to know how the gastro elm goes! I had to use about half recommended amount. I think the fiber content was just for abit too much for Rylee
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Last post by Chance
09 Feb 2025, 02:54
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New to EPI questions from the UK!
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scoozle » 28 Jan 2025, 15:41
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I’m so glad I found this forum! Hello from a cold and wet Wiltshire UK :D
Our Sproodle (Springer x Poodle) Oscar got diagnosed with EPI or at least something very similar 5 days ago and we started him on his new meds...
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Yes I agree. Chronic pancreatitis can segue into Epi. Mickey had chronic pancreatitis for 3 years but he did not get Epi before he passed.
Please do address the high bile acid results and his sudden sitting up symptoms with...
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Last post by jilbert57
08 Feb 2025, 09:43
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B12 test
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Beatrice » 02 Apr 2024, 18:36
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Hi experts,
Sushi is going for a heartworm test and vaccines. The new vet has not given heart worm to Sushi and wants to do a test. :roll:
Anyhow, I thought I would get a B12 test too.
Question-does doggie need to be...
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No, dogs do not need to fast to get B12 injections. Vitamin B12 injections are usually done by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, not affected by eating or drinking.
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Last post by JarvisWard
07 Feb 2025, 23:04
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supplements with EPI
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Kerstin89 » 26 Jan 2025, 07:39
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Hi,
We have a GSD who was diagnosed with EPI over a year ago we are managing this well by using lypex. due to him getting older he needs to take supplements to help with his back but we can't seem to find anything that...
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i am not sure what kind of back problem you need to deal with.... BUT......we have used cold laser treatments on our pets personally with great success.... is this something you could look into that might help and not cause...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Feb 2025, 22:34
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Thank you!
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jadedjennifer » 16 Jan 2025, 12:08
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I've been lurking for a while, and just want to thank this group for how helpful and generous they are with their knowledge on this crappy (literally) illness.
I'm sharing to both vent and help someone else in my same...
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hmmm........ thanks for sharing that Jeremy..... that's interesting that with little Eddie.... the B12 helps with that!
What we have observed over the years is that if there is going to be a problem with cyanocobalamin B12...
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Feb 2025, 18:45
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Olesia sends her apologies.......
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jilbert57 » 31 Jan 2025, 16:17
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She has been under the weather the past few days but hopes to be back soon answering everyones posts and spreading her wealth of knowledge around.
Jill
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She is taking care thank you.
Please take the time to start a new topic and introduce your pup so we can help.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
06 Feb 2025, 08:47
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Cavalier King Charles with EPI
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JJinOhio » 11 Nov 2024, 11:50
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Hi, have just joined this group after my 6 year old CKCS was diagnosed with EPI. Vet thought it couldnt be the case given his breed, but he had all the symptoms and blood work confirmed. I have attached in case helpful! So...
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It can take a little trial and error with the enzyme dose. Sometimes it seems good when just giving tiny doses of enzymes in the beginning; like the body says ooooh, enzymes! Yay ! Then it realizes, oh, I need a little...
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Last post by Chance
06 Feb 2025, 01:19
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New to EPI - Food Recommendations?
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mommabear » 31 Jan 2025, 10:51
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Good Morning,
Our 1-year old mixed breed rescue Brownie Bear was just diagnosed yesterday with EPI... :( So, I am overwhelmed to say the least. But, so grateful to have found this organization and I'm doing my best to...
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Oh good, Rachel! YEA! I thought you were a couple days out. So remember, 1 teaspoon per 1 cup of kibble, a little less if the food is canned. Wet a little & let sit 20 minutes. I set the timer so she knows when it's ready....
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
02 Feb 2025, 18:46
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Probiotics?
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Prestigiator » 29 Jan 2025, 04:08
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I was looking at giving my dog some probiotics and I am looking at suggestions. I was looking at Total-Biotics. Is that good or would y'all recommend something else?
She is currently also taking Slipper Elm and b12 pills...
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I have not tried this probiotic myself, but it sounds decent enough.
But probiotics are all made differently. Also all dogs are also made differently! This means that what works for one, might not work for another. It also...
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Last post by Chance
31 Jan 2025, 02:08
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Fauna- New to EPI Questions
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Jo and Fauna » 25 Jan 2025, 01:46
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Hello!
I’m so grateful to have found this site and forum. My border collie/kelpie Fauna has just been diagnosed with EPI on Monday January 21st. Her TLI test came back as 1.6 but I’m still waiting to hear back about her...
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Hi Jo,
Great news on Fauna!!!!
As Jill mentioned.... making the food with enzymes ahead of time and leaving it out invites bad bacteria... the last thing you want Fauna munching on. Once you mix enzymes in food... you can...
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Jan 2025, 17:25
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Welcome Any Input on My Dogs EPI Condition
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Journey82 » 26 Jan 2025, 16:54
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Hello! I am new to this forum. I have a beautiful GS named Gypsy who is almost 1 yr old.She was diagnosed with EPI a little over a month ago,as she was losing weight and pooping loose stools ALOT! My vet put her on Hill...
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The Tylan will help with SiDs, which is an overgrowth of bacteria in their gut. That is the most common cause of diarrhea in EPI dogs. If SIDs gets out of control, the bacteria will start to steal B12. Which is why most EPI...
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29 Jan 2025, 23:11
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Giving supplements and medications
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Eljay » 26 Jan 2025, 06:31
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Hello everyone.
First, I’d like to thank everyone on this forum for all of the guidance I've received by reading through the various threads and for the genuine care and compassion that this forum has for EPI affected...
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My vet also felt the test was unnecessary, but after a while I went ahead & did it anyway. The forum helped me decide that was the best move. Before that, I ran a ScheBo test from Enzyme Diane, which showed that Tucker's...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
27 Jan 2025, 12:42
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At our wit’s end - Need suggestions
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Gasper91 » 04 Jan 2025, 20:00
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Hello all - I know there are many examples and threads of dogs with EPI, I’ve read through many and we’ve tried to implement as much as we could. But we are only experiencing minor success and we severely need help because...
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Hi Gasper,
Great news!!!! I suspect the main reason for the good poos now is due mostly to the food change and secondly to the addition of Slippery Elm. Finding the right diet for these dogs is often the final piece of the...
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Jan 2025, 11:46
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Tylosin Question For Non-EPI Cat
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Montgomery » 23 Jan 2025, 20:46
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I'm sorry if I have asked this before. Thoby is Montgmery's half-brother-cousin-uncle. He's fourteen years young. He has been on and off dyspeptic since kittenhood, and has had the odd bout of SID as he's got older. I've...
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i honestly don't know the answer to this.... but, based on other similar antibiotics for cats....., i would do between 7 to 10 days... and then withdraw....
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Last post by Olesia711
24 Jan 2025, 10:54
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EPI - help
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Nova_Saman » 22 Jan 2025, 06:27
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Hello Everyone
Is anyone administrating Lypex for EPI along with Cobalin and the food is taste of Wild.
Need some help with our Girl Nova - like is there any particular way we should give the dosage should we put the...
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As Pam and Olesia have suggested, do NOT soak Lipex with the food. The pellets inside the capsules are enteric coated. This coating helps keep the enzymes alive until after they've gotten past the stomach acids. So by...
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Last post by Chance
24 Jan 2025, 00:08
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Well managed pug now very hungry
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Lucys_Dad » 22 Jan 2025, 00:42
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8 year old pug
Diagnosed with epi 4 years ago
Very well managed on enzymes (thanks Diane!)
Her poos are very good and consistent. But over the last few weeks she has become VERY hungry, much like she was when first...
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I agree with attempting to increase enzymes slightly, despite good poops. Many dogs who are borderline EPI can have perfect looking poops, yet are unable to maintain weight. I think that's why sooo many dogs don't get...
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Last post by Chance
23 Jan 2025, 23:49
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Help with weight
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[email protected] » 15 Dec 2024, 09:42
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Sarge is 7 now. He was diagnosed with EPI at 2. He is currently taking Enzymes Diane, slippery elm, B12 capsules (Wonder labs), proviable capsules. He gain some weight over the years, but he has never been where he should...
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at this juncture, what comes to my mind is to add protein to the current diet... like fat free cottage cheese, or buy lean pork loin or a lean piece of beef (London Broil) or white chicken meat and lightly bake (not over 325...
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22 Jan 2025, 13:02
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