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.
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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Reflecting On One Year Of Enzyme Diane
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Montgomery » 10 Mar 2021, 20:13
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So its been about a year since Pank-Aid became unavailable and we had to change enzymes. We went with Enzyme Diane, and I wish we'd done it sooner. Over the past year, Montgomery has lost his cloud of foul odour. His gas has...
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What a great update! Diane is definitely our enzyme angel :)
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Last post by Madelon
14 Mar 2021, 11:32
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grain free food & heart issues
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wandaMaeZi » 15 Feb 2021, 20:53
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hello its been awhile again since Ive been on forum
Maezi is almost 11 now
last year she was dx with cushings & put on trilostane which has been working well
she recent;y started being unwell so off to the vet
she has been...
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thanks for sharing that with us Melissa... it is always helpful to hear what others have used with success :)
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Mar 2021, 13:13
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Still searching for a diagnosis
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cat2947 » 09 Mar 2021, 11:23
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I have an almost 5-year-old rescue terrier mix, Aggie, who's had digestive problems since I adopted her. She was about 6 months old at the time and was a stray from California. Although she's had bouts of loose stools since...
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hi Cathe,
SO sorry to hear that Aggie is having issues and they don't know what is wrong yet.
Since she was tested for EPI, can you tell us what the TLI score was?
Also, i am wondering if your vet suspects possible...
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Mar 2021, 23:00
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Seresto Collar/pet deaths
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Tuckaboo Pam » 04 Mar 2021, 20:05
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WOW. I used these for a year or more.
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Pam - I use Dr. Mercola Spot on Topical Herbal Repellent. I do treat my yard twice a year with granules for all bugs which includes fleas/ticks. I personally don't like products that treat multiple things because I feel it's...
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Last post by Madelon
09 Mar 2021, 20:33
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EPI IN CENTRAL AMERICA
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Martin » 24 Feb 2021, 12:11
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Hi, my name is Martin. I am from Costa Rica but I live in Panama. My dog is 1.5 years old. I would like to know if someone from Costa Rica or Panama has deal with this problem (EPI), so maybe can help me with finding the...
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Awwww what a great update! So glad you and your sweet boy are on the right track. And thank you for posting the picture - I just love seeing all the different amazing pups on here. Keep up the good work and keep us posted!
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Last post by Madelon
09 Mar 2021, 20:14
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Exactly what tests do I ask for?
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Tuckaboo Pam » 09 Feb 2021, 13:59
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Tucker is finally getting a fasting blood test on Monday morning, thanks to a vet who is the mother of one of my students. She is willing to do just the blood draw without starting from scratch, thank goodness. Since this...
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I'm so sorry your latest plan to get the testing done didn't work out due to the weekend! I'll be crossing my fingers in the hope that you get testing plans figured out.
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Last post by Jane&Clyde
09 Mar 2021, 14:48
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Schebo fecal tests from Enzyme Diane
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Jean » 04 Mar 2021, 05:43
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Just a heads up to say that theses tests will now be available from Friday 5th March
Thanks
Jean
Forum Director
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Thank you, Jean!
Barb
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Last post by Barb
07 Mar 2021, 19:36
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Found German Shepherd with EPI-Stressed, Overwhelmed, and Sad
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jenifercasey » 24 Feb 2021, 00:29
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Hi I am new to this site. This is my first post on this forum.
I rescue and foster dogs. I usually do this through a rescue organization where I live in Fresno, California. But I found and rescued a German Shepherd 5 weeks...
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Thanks for posting the update! His face is so expressive and he's absolutely adorable. Not sure about your vet's pricing on the Tylan - I would order it from Chewy and just ask them to approve it. Here's the link to provide...
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Last post by Madelon
07 Mar 2021, 11:25
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Phantom finally on Tylan!
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TaylorN » 06 Jan 2021, 12:25
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Hello all,
Phantom finally had his vet appointment this morning with a different vet, and she finished my sentences regarding Tylan. My order from Stromberg's arrived yesterday and I got the go ahead to start dosing - yay!...
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Hi! Glad to hear Phantom is doing so well - GOOD JOB MOM!! As for the food - Doc is on the Sport Dog Food Elite Herding as well - he's 105lbs and gets 4cups a day (2in the am and 2in the pm) in the winter - during the summer...
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Last post by Madelon
07 Mar 2021, 11:17
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Milestone?!
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Montgomery » 01 Mar 2021, 23:28
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I just wanted to share this because its the first time its happened...
Montgomery and I were walking home from work to-night. He was in his stroller as usual and he had to be completely covered because it was -20 with the...
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Awwwww ramble away proud momma :) What a sweetie Montgomery is
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Last post by Madelon
07 Mar 2021, 11:12
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Birthday Treat Recipes
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kellyl » 03 Mar 2021, 20:35
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Hi all.... My Wade will be 1 year old on 3/17... talk about a very lucky puppy!!! He was diagnosed with EPI at about 12 weeks of age and was down to 14 lbs and nothing but ribs! It's been an amazing year as he's grown but I...
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Awwww HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweet boy!! Good job momma on getting him diagnosed so quickly and never giving up on him - he's absolutely handsome!
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Last post by Madelon
07 Mar 2021, 11:10
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Canned food recommendations for my Cavalier, please!
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smartblonde612 » 02 Mar 2021, 14:51
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My sweet Jamie (7) was diagnosed with EPI on Feb. 6 and we are having difficulty stabilizing him. He has gone from 20-16.3 lb and is still losing. The vet has us switch from his normal kibble to Hills ID Low Fat kibble but...
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What a cutie pie! I hope the new food works well and she starts gaining weight :) Keep us posted.
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Last post by Madelon
07 Mar 2021, 10:51
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When treatment stops working
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Belladownunder » 01 Mar 2021, 04:47
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Hi Everyone,
We're only new here but have been referring back to all your information so much since our 3yr old (Bella - GSD) diagnosis approx 1 year ago. So...Thank You! We are in NSW Australia.
We have had her on 2 cups...
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Thank you!
Alright, this is all my task for the day!
We will let you know how it goes!
Cheers
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Last post by Belladownunder
02 Mar 2021, 17:15
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Adjust enzyme amount?
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Curtis » 31 Jan 2021, 10:39
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Good morning, this is my first post but have been lurking here for a month or so. Thank you to this site and forum for all the info I have gotten from it to understand EPI.
My english bulldog is 11 months old and was...
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Diane, you just cleared up so many issues for me. Some dog-related, some not. --- Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
02 Mar 2021, 13:22
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24 Hour Sick Flare Ups? 2 Year Old GSD w/ EPI
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by Maverick26 » 23 Feb 2021, 11:10
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Hello Everyone!
I've been a quiet member for about a year now, and I appreciate all of the information located here. It has been a tremendous help! However, unfortunately there are still some nagging EPI symptoms I am...
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Hi there---I give Tucker both slippery elm and proviable, and since starting this practice, he is better than ever.---Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
01 Mar 2021, 13:29
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Question especially for people from Europe.
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by Miranda76 » 24 Feb 2021, 05:59
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Thank you for adding me! I was very happy when I discovered your website.
I am from Holland, live in France and have three dogs. We adopted this little princess last summer. The last few months her stools have been going...
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hI and welcome from the UK
Chemeyes is the one for you as Madelon says
as far as the weight goes you feed 50% over and above what it says for the weight the dog SHOULD be and as many meals as you can fit in
My Kara was...
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Last post by Jean
01 Mar 2021, 07:22
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Kibble Recommendations
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nooka.GSD » 28 Feb 2021, 15:26
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Hello! Just wondering if anyone has a good kibble recommendation in Canada for my EPI German shepherd? Less than 4% fibre, no peas and something that is beef/pork/ bison as she is allergic to any bird animal and does not...
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If you can't find one without peas.... then look at some with less than 4% fiber content and if it has peas in it, make sure the peas is at least the 4th or 5th ingredient not ne of the first three. And you might want to...
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Feb 2021, 23:07
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Still Ravenous even with Enzymes and Wonderlabs B12
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simonamm » 20 Feb 2021, 15:19
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I have searched some of the forums but cannot find the exact same situation. I have a 8 year old, 25 lb dog who was diagnosed with EPI last May. Once we got her on the enzymes she quickly turned around and gained the weight...
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Hi I just wanted to check in to see how things are going.
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Last post by Madelon
28 Feb 2021, 09:34
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Blood Test Results/not TLI yet review request
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Magchick » 15 Feb 2021, 10:59
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Got some results back that I would like some help interpreting IF someone is so inclined.
Test result Range
triglycerides 26 29-91
Precision PSL (pancreatic enzy 10 24-140
platelet count 101 170-400
neutrophils 47 60-77...
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Ahhh... so your dog does have EPI. At least you now know how to proceed. But i must say, the B12 is really good!
regardng the slightly softer poo at the end....try increasing the enzymes by a pinch.
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Feb 2021, 20:13
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Blood in Stool
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jaegerNmom » 24 Feb 2021, 19:00
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My 6 year old GSD has EPI, which is usually well managed with his normal diet of food, enzymes, B12 and probiotics. Over the last month I am consistently seeing a small amount of bright red blood on the surface of his stool....
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Hi Anna. I have not had to deal with that thankfully but just wanted to send you some cyber hugs! Please keep us posted on how things are going.
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Last post by Madelon
26 Feb 2021, 19:31
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Rx vs OTC
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by Jenia63 » 17 Jan 2021, 23:53
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One of my 6 Shepherds has been diagnosed with epi. And I have a couple questions hoping to understand better.. I have ordered pan-tenex, Enzyme Diane and have RX pancre plus. Pantenex is the most expensive per ounce and its...
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The RX and the OTC are the exact same stuff. The ratios are going to vary a little, but they should be pretty close. The reason I use EnzymeDiane is because it is less expensive. 500 g (about 17.6 oz) is $88.
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Last post by Jane&Clyde
19 Feb 2021, 16:13
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Tylan
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Ohiopam » 12 Feb 2021, 19:27
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Thank you for all the information on this site. My Shepherd, Xieri has been on enzymes for several years. 5 months ago she started having bouts of diarrhea. After researching this site, I printed out all the information...
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Hi Pam,
I'm so glad Xieri is doing so much better. It is so stressful to see our pups struggle with diarrnhea. You feel so helpless.
I wanted to comment on the odor because it must have something to do with the particular...
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Last post by Barb
19 Feb 2021, 13:01
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Food prep questions and more
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Magchick » 14 Feb 2021, 12:52
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Okay since I have started enzymes we are noticing an improvement in her poops. More shape, lower volume and less frquent. My question is can I prep a few days worth of meals ahead of time, obviously incubating the...
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i have to 2nd what Madelon said....... i also found that just 0.5% less fiber content can make a HUGE difference!
(and i too used SPort Elite dog food..) THis is the version i used.
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Feb 2021, 20:24
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Food Transition Question
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by RangersMom » 05 Feb 2021, 21:58
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Hello, I have a 1 1/2 year old Pitbull/German Shepherd. His name is Ranger. He was diagnosed with EPI a month ago. His TLI level was 1 and his B12 level was 350. He weighs 60lbs.
His current routine is:
Enzyme Diane - 1 tsp...
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Hi I just wanted to check in and see how things are going. Did you try going back to the FortiFlora?
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Last post by Madelon
16 Feb 2021, 10:37
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Enzyme affect allergy medicine?
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rog121 » 03 Feb 2021, 08:36
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Hi,
Presley is 2 years old. Diagnosed January 2019. On EnzymeDiane product (last 2 months) and doing well on this. I started her on B12 pills a few weeks ago, (she was getting monthly shots), plus she gets Fish Oil daily....
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So glad it is helping!! Keep us posted :)
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16 Feb 2021, 10:35
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