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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Rio has EPI
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Cvfstein » 21 Dec 2022, 11:11
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Hello everybody!
My name is Claudia and my boy Rio is a 5 yo German Shepherd. In 2019 he was vomiting after eating and a vet clinic decided to test his blood. We were told he had EPI and they prescribed many drugs and...
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My Kara was allergy intolerance tested by blood draw but in the UK
came back she was intolerant of most meat proteins except lamb
A lot of our dogs cant deal with chicken or its derivitives, so any poultry fat will be...
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Last post by Jean
08 Jan 2023, 13:26
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Happy New Year
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Jean » 08 Jan 2023, 06:07
Sorry this is a bit late, but better late than never , We all wish everyone a healthy and happy New Year
things have been a bit chaotic recently in my house so ...............................
Jean
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Last post by Jean
08 Jan 2023, 06:07
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Enzyme
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Kim » 06 Jan 2023, 10:03
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I am awaiting the results of my boy Charlie's GI profile blood test (TLI + B12/folate). Results are expected in one week. His symptoms all point to EPI, but my vet never suggested it as a possibility. He said it was IBD and...
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my vote goes to contacting Diane
very approachable, but as with everything its trial and error , no dog is the same
Good luck
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Last post by Jean
08 Jan 2023, 05:50
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Starting Tylan question
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SherriZ » 05 Jan 2023, 08:58
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Harley has regressed and still not gaining despite increasing her to 150% cal. The vet was not on board with Tylan but she also really does not care for me using Enzyme Diane over the expensive Pancre Plus. I ordered it from...
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Hi Sherri, sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I would start the Tylan twice a day then half way through the 45 day course I would start a different pre/probiotic and see how that works.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
06 Jan 2023, 19:19
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Darcy with Rosie
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jilbert57 » 20 Dec 2022, 10:06
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Member:
Darcy
Country:
Australia
Pet name:
Rosie
Confirmed EPI?:
No
Starting this thread for Darcy with Rosie from Australia:
Hi Darcy, If you would give us some information on Rosie that would be great!
Jill
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We should also monitor their weight. It is quite important. It will affect many organs and give rise to many other diseases.
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Last post by ZhangYue
05 Jan 2023, 00:24
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Tylosin dose
Replies: 38
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Chance » 12 Nov 2022, 19:43
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Looking at the Tylosin dosage chart here, it's been brought to my attention that I have been giving too low a dose.
The vet prescribed 400mg capsules, 1 twice daily. He's 32.5kg. Apparently during setbacks, people have...
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Antibiotics was my first thought. We took him off antibiotics for a few days (back when it first started). It didn't help. It only got worse. Tried a different antibiotic after those few days off (doxy). But that seemed to...
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Last post by Chance
04 Jan 2023, 15:21
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Last post by Olesia711
31 Dec 2022, 14:14
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Heat Burn in My Sheltie
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Wilston » 26 Dec 2022, 03:51
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My pup is 5 years old. Where we stay, it heats up a lot, and the pavement burns. A few times, she burned her paws because of the hot concrete and pebbles. Now I am scared to take her out for a walk because of the scorching...
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Yes!!! i just looked at it and the mesh material on the top of the shoe/boot is breathable ... while the bottom is made of material for protection from the heat.... so YES... this is the right kind of shoe/boot
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Dec 2022, 12:02
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Seperation Anxiety?
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Montgomery » 27 Dec 2022, 19:52
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Not EPI-related, so I hope you don't mind me asking this here, since it is generally more of a dog thing than a cat thing.
Anyhow...
Montgomery is my shadow. When I'm home, he's with me. If he's not on my shoulders, he's...
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I'm glad your pup's insides are still on the inside. Prolapse was a word the veterinarian often threw around when Montgomery was younger and the thought of it was horrifying. As much as a UTI sucks, at least it's easy enough...
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Last post by Montgomery
28 Dec 2022, 11:10
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Merry Christmas everyone!!!!
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Olesia711 » 24 Dec 2022, 14:07
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The staff at Epi4Dogs would like to wish everyone and their families (2 legged and 4 legged ) a very Merry Christmas/Happy Holiday this year, and may your holidays be blessed with lots of friends and family, good food, good...
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Hope everyone had a WONDERFUL Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Dec 2022, 13:46
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Merry Christmas from Liverpool UK
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Jean » 25 Dec 2022, 09:09
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have a lovely time everyone
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ahh thanks Jean... hope you had a good Christmas and wishing you a WONDERFUL boxing day!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Dec 2022, 13:44
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Tick & Flea Meds Analysis 5-2020
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Olesia711 » 09 Jun 2020, 14:33
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Although this is a little off-topic, we feel it is well worth mentioning because so many EPI parents have questions about using which tick and flea med on their EPI pet. What is safe, what isn't.
We cannot tell you which...
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Yes, Revolution Plus has been added to the list. SInce you are having trouble reading the Aug 2020 Jake Tick & Flea report, i am copying and pasting here (below).... HOWEVER.... if you want to read the full report which...
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Last post by Olesia711
23 Dec 2022, 19:51
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Calgary members
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Schleprock » 19 Dec 2022, 02:32
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We are currently seeing Dr. S Clarkson, any other GI specialists in the Calgary area?
Also any recommendation for a vet with EPI experience.
Thanks
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regarding the high B12..... did you stop the pills for a full week before running the B12 test? that would account for the high B12 values..... it would be skewed..........
REgarding asking friends and family.... don't...
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Dec 2022, 11:44
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Lypex Dosage - Please help a confused owner!
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Bev&Bodie » 07 Aug 2021, 07:47
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Hi everyone
Im using Lypex to manage Bodies EPI as he seems to do better with enteric coated enzymes. However the Lypex dosage instructions don’t make a lot of sense to me.
It says to break open and sprinkle 1 capsule per...
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I used to have a hard time adjusting the dosage, but it's better now.
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Last post by cara
20 Dec 2022, 02:38
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Creon dose finally established!
Replies: 6
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Chance » 11 Nov 2022, 13:04
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Well I think I finally might have my Creon dose tweaked! He's dialed in at Creon 45,000 for 3 meals per day.
Last week we knew that 50,000 (2 x 25,000) was too much. And 37,500 (1.5 x 25,000) was not enough.
I went to...
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Hi Cara,
Glad to hear that you worked it out :)
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Last post by Olesia711
19 Dec 2022, 11:29
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HELP PLEASE.... FROM LYPEX TO CREON
Replies: 5
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Sorela » 13 Dec 2022, 09:03
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Hi,
My 3 girls (around 15 kg more or less, has one girl) with chronic pancreatitis, are on lypex now, sprinkled and served immediately... for every 120 grams (home made food) 1 caps of Lypex/ dog. This is the right dose for...
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good luck and please keep us posted!
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Dec 2022, 11:02
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low protein level tested 2X
Replies: 6
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Bonnie » 13 Dec 2022, 21:30
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Hello everyone!
My Hannah, now 10yrs. 4 months had her senior blood work done and it was found that her protein level is low. It was repeated 3 weeks later and it is still low. Our vet said to start, she will be looking at...
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you are very welcome!
Please keep us posted.
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Dec 2022, 11:01
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Too expensive
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Mavis2021 » 04 Nov 2022, 09:28
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My husband lost his job and we had to move. Now with his new job we are struggling to pay for mavis's enzymes. I'm a stay at home mom in Canada and we have to ship out her enzymes as well and it's getting too much. We don't...
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I'm in Canada and worried about the cost too. I calculated through every available enzyme I could get and it was between enzymeDiane in bug batches or pantenex. I tried pantenex but Katara needed 4x as much as she did with...
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Last post by secretlybees
13 Dec 2022, 21:03
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Poo Question
Replies: 19
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Manderae81 » 25 Oct 2022, 19:16
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I apologize if I’m not doing this correctly, I’m sure it’s obvious I’m very new here! I’m so thankful for this group and the support! My dog, Bandit, is a 2 year old Great Pyrenees mix. He has never officially been tested...
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Hi, Amanda, and welcome to you and Bandit! He's so CUTE!
Here are the basic guidelines:
There are four cornerstones to treatment:
ENZYMES Many of us use 6X. 1 teaspoon enzymes/1 cup kibble, add room temp liquid & let sit...
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Last post by Billie34
13 Dec 2022, 04:05
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EPI & Siezures
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Max'sMom » 12 May 2022, 08:09
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Hi friends,
This forum was so helpful when our German Shepard, Max, was initially diagnosed with EPI. Here I am again asking for your guidance. Max is 3 and has just begun having siezures. Due to the frequency, it is likely...
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thanks Barb for sharing the experience with your son and your dog's issues with idiopathic seizures.
I really appreciate your take on this... to get as much information as possible..... , research, research,...
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Dec 2022, 21:25
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calling all pedigree GSDs with EPI.....
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Olesia711 » 26 Nov 2022, 15:05
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EPI recruit.jpg
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thank you SOOOOOOoooooo much for doing this..... figuring out why EPI happens has sure been a mystery.... but we will keep on trying to figure this out!
P.S> Please Thank Kodi for me too :)
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Dec 2022, 15:23
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Newly diagnosed questions
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aambs17 » 15 Nov 2022, 20:49
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Hello! My dog Rizzo was newly diagnosed today with EPI at 9 years old. My vet sent for Rx recommendations over for her to start using and it was the tablets by PancreVed. Does anyone know if I’m able to crush them? She eats...
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It is true that you would crush the tablets, add them to the food along with a little water that is room temperature, mix it up, and then wait 15 to 20 minutes snow rider 3d Before serving, stir. I would advise crushing 3...
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Last post by nagema
06 Dec 2022, 22:47
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Why should my dog's nose be wet?
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Johan carter » 06 Dec 2022, 06:34
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They help keep a dog cool. Dogs dissipate some heat through their foot pads and by panting, but utilize the nasal passages as a cooling mechanism, too. You can also share your Knowledge here.
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this is an explanation from my favourite web site ever
very good
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Last post by Jean
06 Dec 2022, 12:31
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Chronic Diarrhea
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jakusel » 02 Dec 2022, 14:56
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Help! My dog was diagnosed with EPI about 9 years ago. Things have been stable for him. At the end of June, he started having diarrhea. We thought it was SIBO. We treated it and nothing has worked. It is now December and we...
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I am so sorry you are going through this. I agree with Olesia, that it might take several experiments with hydrolized foods before you find the right one for your pup. And definitely check the B12 to make sure it hasn't...
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Last post by Barb
06 Dec 2022, 10:00
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5 month old puppy with all symptoms and normal test
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Mooncloud » 10 Nov 2022, 20:54
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I have recently bought an old English puppy. For weeks, he has had on-going soft stools and diarrhea that smells terrible, flatulence and he’s thin. I can hear his stomach grumbling when brushing him. I transitioned him to a...
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My recommendation for anyone reading this it to do your research about the risks of feeding raw meats form reputable sources. There is a ton of inaccurate information on the internet about this topic, just because people...
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02 Dec 2022, 09:31
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