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.
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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Wet Cat Food Recommendation?
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Montgomery » 26 Oct 2021, 11:33
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Can anyone recommend a wet cat food for Montgomery? I weaned him off the Roya Canin onto Science Diet only to have that disappear, too. He need a high fibre, low fat, turkey-free wet food.
Thanks!
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Hello and thank you @Aiden131 for this guide. It really helps me.
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Last post by Trudy17
24 Nov 2022, 05:40
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How do I fight this battle for my dog?
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TLKnight » 14 Sep 2022, 16:37
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I have a 3.5 yr old GSD. He was diagnosed with EPI at just under a year old (I had to fight to get him tested). He initially started out with B12 injections but I transitioned him to Wonderlabs B12 w/intrinsic factor. He's...
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with lasers do your research ... there is a lot of home-held units that are not exactly what they claim to be.... best thing is to read up on cold lasers and educate yourself before purchasing anything............
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Last post by Olesia711
20 Nov 2022, 19:31
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Switching to Generic Enzymes
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jean546 » 17 Nov 2022, 19:48
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So, Rudy has been on Pancreplus for a month with Elm's bark and Tylan on Royal Canin ID food. He is doing great thanks to this awesome foundation and its members!! This foundation has given me so much information and has...
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Enzymes straight away, no issues.
Food--- (you WILL do a gradual change, maybe over three days, starting with 1/3 new, 2/3 old)
Does he have any dietary issues? If not, then---
either High Prairie or Pacific Stream...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
20 Nov 2022, 18:42
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Dehydrated treats
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HanL » 19 Nov 2022, 09:03
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Hiya, I've read the treats page but I'm still unclear as to how to correctly make dehydrated enzymes treats. I want to make some 2% turkey mince little enzymes treats, like small dog sized little morsels. Can anyone give me...
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this is a good conversation, i am sure others will also benefit from these dehydrating tips :)
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Last post by Olesia711
19 Nov 2022, 15:33
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Tylosin...other options
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Chance » 16 Nov 2022, 17:48
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So Chance has been off Tylosin for a couple of days. I had planned to start back a low dose this morning; but he's so much better since being off it!
His tummy is a lot less noisy than it was. He's happier and seems to have...
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Ooh. The pet pharmacist is listed as a Canadian option. That is where my vet got it from! So it has to be the good one I was giving.
Ok. Some options there. Tetracycline and amoxicillin. If these are listed as viable...
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18 Nov 2022, 01:09
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How long for SIBO to start?
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Chance » 06 Nov 2022, 18:48
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I think we're heading back into another SIBO setback...again. I'm pretty certain it's triggered by trying to get Creon dose.
He's on Tylosin (400mg twice daily). Has back since last setback about a month ago.
We switched...
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Good Morning Mathew can you introduce yourself and your dog
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Last post by Jean
16 Nov 2022, 06:24
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Problem with Tylosin?
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Chance » 15 Nov 2022, 12:44
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Ok. I know I might get shot for posting this, but I need to know.
A few days ago it was brought to my attention that I was giving half the recommendation of Tylosin. It was recommended here that I double it. That night I...
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Yes, he did have a couple of good days after finding the Creon dose. You understood correctly! The 2 days before (Creon too low) wasn't bad either. The poop was solid, but contained tiny bits of lung meat. Lunch from the day...
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Last post by Chance
15 Nov 2022, 14:57
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New EPI diagnosis, Felina does not like the enzymes
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sue_annie » 06 Nov 2022, 14:09
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Hi there EPI4Dgs Community!
I am thrilled to have found this forum, and can't thank all of you enough! I am learning so much reading your posts and info on this site.
My 2 yr. old Mexican Street dog Felina was just...
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don't bother with the new enzymes..... if powder, she will most likely still ahve the same reaction... AND you are better off adding your own brand of probiotics to an enzyme since not all probiotics achieve what they are...
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Nov 2022, 13:48
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this website
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Tuckaboo Pam » 06 Nov 2022, 17:23
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Can I just say that this is the best website I use, anywhere? It is set up in a logical way, it is efficient, fast, and user-friendly. I could say lots more, but the main thing is---it's the best! Thanks for making it so...
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Oh My.... what kind words... thanks everyone on behalf of all the wonderful volunteers who give of their time and practical experience and to the vet researchers who also continue to do study after study trying to discover...
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Nov 2022, 13:10
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Maxwell's EPI & Reflux
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Olesia711 » 24 Oct 2022, 17:22
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Starting this for Emilie and Maxwell so that they have their own thread..........
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Member
Posts: 1
Location: Wilmington
Country: United States
State: Delaware
Pet name: Maxwell
My name: Emilie
Contact: Contact...
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Sorry it’s 2/3 cup morning/night with the 1/2 teaspoon. Sometimes a heaping 2/3 cup. Yes I’ve tried lowering the enzymes too. I probably used to put too much water in it with the enzymes and since then I now use a Tablespoon...
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Last post by emilier
12 Nov 2022, 21:21
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EPI & Reflux
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KarenC » 18 Oct 2022, 07:25
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Hello everyone,
Posting this as I have read many of the EPI dogs seem to have reflux.. I do believe my boy, Luke has developed reflux since starting the enzymes. It has now been over a month since he was diagnosed.
Has...
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my new dog was vomiting up water when he drank too much after we come in from playing.... so i now let him have a little water when he comes back in from exercise, but then i tell him ENOUGH! and he stops.... most of the...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Nov 2022, 20:06
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EPI dog that refuses to eat
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bhoyle11 » 07 Nov 2022, 20:58
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My sweet Dempsey was diagnosed with EPI almost 7 years ago. We have successfully managed this diagnoses over the years using Pancreved Powder on a limited ingredient food - PERFORMATRIN ULTRA - Turkey & Potato Dog Food. Over...
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If you do decide to put powdered enzymes in a capsule, I would suggest that you not do it with every meal....just in case!
I did try putting Pantenex in capsules, and did so with 2 of the 3 meals one day and breakfast the...
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Last post by Chance
09 Nov 2022, 23:13
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Feel Like Giving Up with EPI Pup
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Tiredofepi » 08 Jan 2022, 15:17
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Hi everyone, I am hoping to get some insight or advice.
My GSP was diagnosed with EPI a year ago with all of the standard symptoms. I have followed all of the advice from vets, pages, etc and am feeling so hopeless with my...
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can you start your own thread this is such a lovely update and gives encouragement to new people
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Last post by Jean
07 Nov 2022, 06:04
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Pet Blood test results chart.....
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Olesia711 » 06 Nov 2022, 14:01
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Just want to thank Jill for sharing this with us.... a handy little chart that gives you a clue as to what some of those individual blood test results mean.
Understanding-Your-Pets-Diagnostic-Testing_page-0001 (2).jpg
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Brilliant
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Last post by Jean
07 Nov 2022, 05:59
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Tylan in the UK?
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HanL » 06 Nov 2022, 04:46
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Can you get this prescribed in the UK for dogs? Also any advice on giving it to a dog with kidney disease (low grade).
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Hi,
I use for my 3 dogs with chronic pancreatitis, tilozina (tartrate powder like Tylan, only in 58% strenght), a pharmacist adapted the right dose for my dogs, 39 mg/kg. For my all 3 dogs, this fixed the problem with loose...
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Last post by Sorela
06 Nov 2022, 13:06
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Worsening EPI???
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gracien » 03 Nov 2022, 21:45
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Hi everyone. I have a 9 year old dog that was diagnosed with EPI about 8 years ago, somewhere around age 1 we think. She was a rescue dog. We have had her on the same enzymes for all those years from a mail order company...
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glad the tylan and more enzymes appear to helping........... :)
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Nov 2022, 17:02
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EPI puppy?
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Pico » 22 Oct 2022, 11:17
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Hi everyone,
We recently got a new german shepherd puppy that is 13 weeks now. We went to his first vet visit do to his second round of vaccines and some concerns we had for his weight and watery stools.
The vet told us...
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to determine if one has pnacreatitis... they need to be tested... one test is a PLI test that your vet can arrange for:
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Last post by Olesia711
04 Nov 2022, 17:24
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Is this EPI? My poor dog needs help
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FishersMOM » 31 Oct 2022, 18:53
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Long post but MAJOR help needed!
Fisher is 8 years old. In March 2020 he started w loose stools. After no success w vet we took to see a specilaist. iMS did an ultrasound (neg). Ran GI panel.
Cobalamin 313
Folate 7.6...
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remember it well Barb
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Last post by Jean
02 Nov 2022, 06:14
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Enzyme Diane concern with increased cost
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arlenetickner » 14 Jan 2022, 18:38
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Dear Forum members,
If like me, you just received an email from Enzyme Diane notifying you of the raise in the cost of the enzymes that many of us depend on to keep our EPI companions alive, you too are probably asking...
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no i am independent but i have another website link about calendars.
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Last post by borisbo12
01 Nov 2022, 14:39
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Sad outcome
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Patsy » 30 Oct 2022, 19:22
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I read on another forum of a dog with maldigestion and weight loss. Scans and blood counts fine.
I contacted them , but was a day too late, his quality of life was too bad. The owner was very open about the vets’ care, and...
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Thank you Patsy for sharing this experience/story with us.
So SO sad !!!!!!!
Our main focus at Epi4Dogs is to bring awareness to this condition... and although i know we have down a good job over the years, when i hear...
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Last post by Olesia711
31 Oct 2022, 12:59
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HELP PLEASE, vomit after ERYTROMYCIN
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Sorela » 25 Oct 2022, 12:13
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Hello,
my 3 girls with chronic pancreatitis are fighting with SID, right now(yellow stool, burps, upset tummy noises) my Tylan has not arrived yet(we are in Romania) so, after we tried with slippery elm (1/4 for each girl)...
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That is great news Sorela!
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
31 Oct 2022, 09:09
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slippery elm
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Tuckaboo Pam » 29 Oct 2022, 20:43
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I think I have just learned something about slippery elm, but I'm not sure what I've learned!
Tucker gets most of his supplements at breakfast. To his kibble, I add enzymes, water, B12, Proviable, pinch of Tylan, and canned...
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Weird, we had just the opposite experience.
If it wasn't for the SE syrup, I don't think Nikki would be here today, she used to get so sick and even Texas A&M couldn't help her. I wrote about it here:
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Last post by Michaela
30 Oct 2022, 15:20
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New Rescue Corgi with EPI
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gardenblues » 24 Aug 2022, 07:52
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Hello Fellow Dog Lovers,
y name is Judy and I recently rescued a Corgi, Tully, that was diagnosed with EPI several years ago with a confirmed blood test. I am hoping you can help me identify a proper diet where she is...
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welcome from Liverpool UK
a dog reactive dog I can well and trully relate to
they are scared and it comes out as agression
sounds like a male person of some sort has created fear and a reaction
do you know much about...
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Last post by Jean
30 Oct 2022, 12:14
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Foul Gas
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korilee74 » 26 Oct 2022, 10:35
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My mothers dog is a mini Australian shepherd with EPI (diagnosed and treated about 2 years now) - no SIBO flares since being diagnosed - she *was* gets 1 tsp Enzyme Diane (6x) warmed with 1/4 cup water & 1 Cup of Kibble at...
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Hi Kori---
Jane & Patsy seem to have you covered pretty well. I must admit, I haven't read every word on your thread.
You may definitely add less liquid. You just want the enzymes to dissolve, so that they don't get stuck...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
27 Oct 2022, 20:41
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Fiber requirements?
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Chance » 24 Oct 2022, 17:15
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I'm in the process of transitioning back to my raw food diet (been home cooking after another SIBO infection). Symptom wise he's great, and blood work today shows his white blood cell count is normal! (It was very low 2...
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Yeah... just try 1 fiber / carb at a time.... and watch the volume of that food item to see what and how much agrees but then doesn't.
A lot of time we CAN feed certain items to our pups..... but the trick is in the...
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25 Oct 2022, 12:16
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