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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Jan 2025 California Fires
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Olesia711 » 10 Jan 2025, 12:04
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January 10, 2025
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Due to the horrendous and devastating fires in California, Epi4Dogs Foundation Inc (www.Epi4Dogs.com) would like to reach out to those who have been affected by the fires in California and...
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Thank you, Olesia. What a typically kind thing to do.
And good luck, Eddiespaghetti! These sound like the fires of hell. It's hard to imagine what people (and pets) are going through.
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Last post by TrixEPIMama
14 Jan 2025, 12:19
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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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Bird Flu & Raw Pet Food
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Greyden » 21 Jan 2025, 01:10
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I'm posting this link to a CNN article regarding bird flu contamination in raw pet food.
This is for FYI as I know many folks feed raw diets to their fur babies.
Maybe all of ya'll are aware of this but I was not so...
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Thanks for the info. I will have to look into this more! I feed the dog and kat raw food.
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Last post by Chance
21 Jan 2025, 18:54
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New to EPI-guidance for Cooper
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Cooper@NC » 18 Jan 2025, 08:09
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First, thanks so much for this website and your vast knowledge. EPI4Dogs has been a turning point for us as we navigate a new diagnosis of EPI. Cooper's first symptoms began in mid September 2024. He was diagnose with EPI at...
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Probiotics are different for everyone, unfortunately. What works for one might not work for the next. Proviable apparently helps many. But it's one that's not strong enough for mine.
I've had good success with Garden of...
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Last post by Chance
20 Jan 2025, 19:45
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Pancreatita cronica
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AndreeaB » 19 Jan 2025, 05:34
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Bună ziua!
Am adoptat un câine cu malnutritie și diaree frecventa. Foarte pretențios la mâncare, refuza adesea sa mănânce, vomă, 14 scaune pe zi. După ce am schimbat mai mulți veterinari, a fost diagnosticat (după 2 ani de...
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SPANISH :
¡Bienvenidos Andreea y Plutón! Parece que ha habido muchos altibajos con nuestro Plutón.
No soy un experto en Pancreatitis. Pero sé que la grasa es el mayor desencadenante. Por lo tanto, querrás un alimento...
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Last post by Chance
19 Jan 2025, 19:58
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jelly poops
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corrynhayes » 15 Jan 2025, 21:16
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hey again yall! goose has been on enzymes, b12 with intrinsic factor, and slippery elm since my last post. he was getting better, his appetite was the highest its ever been! but today he had an extreme jelly poop- lots of...
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Olesia---What does 'sourced from healthy dogs' mean?--P
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
18 Jan 2025, 19:31
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How to battle against vomiting?
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Diasy_Parent » 12 Jan 2025, 15:21
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Hello Everyone, thanks so much for posting all this information online here. It's amazing how much I've learned by reading a lot of the forums. I'm thankful for this website <3
Unfortunately the husband and I are going...
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Oh no, that is so very devastating! I'm so very sorry to hear that. You did everything you could. Daisy was very lucky to have someone taking such great care.
RIP sweet Daisy 💔
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Last post by Chance
17 Jan 2025, 23:17
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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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Fromm is a good company for dogfood. I believe my daughter's mini poodle eats a small dog canned recipe. It's fine to feed piglet canned food, but the ratio of enzymes changes a little. You can feed her lots of things, as...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
16 Jan 2025, 17:52
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Star sibo
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Michelep1406 » 25 Aug 2024, 10:41
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Just need some information on treatment for sibo. It's been difficult with my dog and need advice.
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Typically the SID/SIBO/Dysbiosis treatment is as follows:
1. try a prebiotic, if that doesn't help (many try SLippery ELm powder )
2. then try a pre+probiotic, some of the well know recommendations are: Proviable or...
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Jan 2025, 11:53
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Remi’s EPI Journey – Seeking Guidance
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rivers » 29 Sep 2024, 04:24
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Firstly, we are very grateful this forum exists. EPI can be overwhelming with the vast amount of information, and this forum has been a valuable resource for us.
Remi’s Info:
Breed: Long-Haired German Shepherd
Age: 2...
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Hi Rivers, Remi looks gorgeous!
I always feed the dog in front of me. When you feel Remi's sides you should be able to feel the ribs. Does she look good at 28kg? Does she have plenty of energy at that weight? Maybe not...
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Last post by jilbert57
16 Jan 2025, 09:00
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Trixie's new digestive upsets
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TrixEPIMama » 14 Oct 2024, 11:33
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Trixie (~4YO cattle dog mix) has always done well on her -- admittedly non-standard -- EPI regimen (described in the footer to this post). Her poops are still sterling, but in the last three weeks her digestion has otherwise...
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I think I confuse dogs, too. I think I'm mixing up Trixe & Daisy. Sorry!!! Well, it is not fair that Trixie has this new ailment on top of EPI.
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
15 Jan 2025, 19:51
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Micrazym 25,000
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Eddiespaghetti » 20 Oct 2024, 01:14
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Micrazym AVVA Pharmа Pancreatic Enzymes - 25,000 USP Effective Pancreatic Enzyme Supplements - Digestive Enzymes for Digestion - 50 Fast-Acting Capsules with Amylase, Lipase and Protease
Wanted to start a new post about our...
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Eddie gets the equivalent to 1/2c per meal. 1/4th dry and 1/4th wet. He gets one 10,000 and is doing good. I open the pill and pour the pellets in his food. The whole pill giving, did not work for him
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
13 Jan 2025, 15:21
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New to Epi
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pattis123 » 09 Jan 2025, 13:31
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Hi, I'm Patti and I have Maggie a 4 yo German Shepherd recently diagnosed with EPI. She lost 16 pounds in about 2 months and initially we thought it was food sensitivity or infection. The second or third time at the vet he...
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Got side tracked today...do trying again now, passed my bedtime lol
In terms of sensitivities; as long as it's *only* EPI, and no allergies or IBD, there should be no increased risks of developing sensitivities. If there is...
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Last post by Chance
13 Jan 2025, 02:08
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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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Calorie counts in food is what I always look at first. Living with Chance, it was something I always had to br mindful of. He always had to have a high calorie food. He could not eat enough of even normal calorie foods. For...
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Last post by Chance
10 Jan 2025, 13:17
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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 Pam.... try using 1/8tsp less for a few days- - watch the poos and if they are still good... then reduce the enzymes by another 1/8 tsp ... and again.. watch the poos.
when i did this i was able to reduce the enzymes...
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Jan 2025, 18:59
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Pup with EPI - please help
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SallyAnne » 16 Nov 2024, 04:24
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Hello everyone, I’m new here…
My female Akita was just diagnosed with EPI (TLI <1.0). She just turned 1 year this month. In September, she suddenly had a strange yellow poop. Within a couple of weeks it was daily diarrhea....
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Hi Sally Anne,
Looking forward to hearing more good updates!
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Jan 2025, 16:12
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Cinda - GSD - EPI, SIBO, IBS or Tylan for Life?
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MrHT » 12 Dec 2023, 05:32
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Hello. I am Pawel, from Poland. I have two long-haired German Shepherds, a male and a female. Currently, they are two years old. Since they were puppies, they have had food-related issues. They suffered from a Giardia...
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HI Pawal,
Great update!!!! and Happy New Year to you too!!!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to hearing the next update.
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Jan 2025, 16:11
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Happy New Year!!
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Olesia711 » 31 Dec 2024, 14:17
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Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and safe New Year!!!!!!!!!!
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ahhh... sweet picture of Nobel!
thanks for your kind words and a very Happy new year to you too!
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Jan 2025, 16:06
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is it good to treat borderline results?
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PrincessLeiasMom » 23 Dec 2024, 15:13
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Leia prenseted with stomach upset, teeth chattering, reflux, mouth ulcers, and rapid weightloss. She started at a healthy 40 lbs, and lost 10 lbs in 90 days. After TLI results came in (5.1 - borderline low-n
ormal) B12 was...
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Sorry to hear you are under the weather! I spent last Christmas at home with COVID. I hope you're feeling better soon!
I agree that the B12 is too low. Its not going to get any better without a little help. And can get...
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Last post by Chance
03 Jan 2025, 02:21
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New to EPI when to see improvement
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Riri » 19 Dec 2024, 13:26
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Hello,
After two very long months of testing, our 6 year old border collie was diagnosed on Monday with EPI. After speaking with the vet on Monday, we started his enzymes (PancreaKare) Monday evening after work. He is...
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Nice! Thanks
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
02 Jan 2025, 20:44
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Possible EPI/SID
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Jules » 11 Dec 2024, 10:26
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Hello everyone, I have been reading in this forum trying to absorb all the great information on here in hopes of getting some guidence for my 16 yr old dog, Lily (JRT/Chi mix). First, some background, this is lengthy.
Lily...
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Could you possibly giver her the enzymes in cottage cheese or something soft that they can be mixed into, and then scatter feed her some kibble?
I don't know what it is, but kibble on the ground is very appealing to all my...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
31 Dec 2024, 15:51
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Do I need to make dosage adjustments?
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Dan_L » 18 Feb 2024, 15:52
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My vet originally started my EPI dog Jaxson out on Panzquin and the enzyme values on the Panzquin container are:
Panzquin
Lipase - 71,400
Protease - 388,000
Amylase - 460,000
I’m now using Enzyme-Diane and the current...
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Wow, I thought I was obsessed with the numbers! :lol: I just usually try to get the lipase numbers for different enzymes to match approximately. I would have gone batty trying to match everything so precisely! Some dogs are...
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Last post by Chance
26 Dec 2024, 20:59
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Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
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Olesia711 » 23 Dec 2024, 10:58
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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!
May you all have a wonderful holiday filled with love, laughter and fun. Surrounded by family, friends and healthy furry companions!
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hope everyone is having a wonderful day!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
25 Dec 2024, 12:52
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Help! Issue with stools
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Ditexas » 23 Dec 2024, 10:38
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Hi y'all,
Last year Houston, who is now an almost 3-year-old German Shepherd was diagnosed with EPI. She has done great. Yesterday, partial stools were solid others not so much. This girl, who sleeps through the night went...
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I use either NOW brand or Wonderlabs. Both can be found on Amazon.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
24 Dec 2024, 09:30
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should i add a b12 supplement?
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corrynhayes » 22 Dec 2024, 15:48
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hello everyone! im brand new here. my 52 pound 4 year old supermutt named goose recently has been suspected to have epi.
here are his test levels:
TLI: 5.8
lipase: 45
b12: 468
folate: 9
cortisol: 3.1
he just started...
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B12 certainly wouldn't be a bad idea. Especially if energy levels are low, it could be related to B12. Oral B12 (with intrinsic factor) is *usually* good. But it's not always well absorbed. It was useless for Chance. His...
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23 Dec 2024, 01:26
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