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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home needed for epi dog in Florida
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Ruby » 08 Jan 2021, 21:29
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EPI collie dog male needs a home. About 2 years old. If you are interested please post back and I will give you the information.
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So glad he's found his forever home :)
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Last post by Madelon
12 Jan 2021, 19:58
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My newly adopted Rose
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LIsaKZ » 08 Jan 2021, 19:57
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Hi, just came across this forum while researching EPI. My family and I adopted a yorkie mix early November of 2020. We names her Rose and she is 1 and a half years old, this is our first dog. I knew that she wasn't well...
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Welcome! I'm brand new to EPI, too. You're in the right place and in good hands. The experts on here have lots of experience, plus they are very knowledgeable about the most recent research about EPI as well. Only one thing...
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Last post by Jane&Clyde
10 Jan 2021, 15:17
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GSD not gaining weight after following protocol, Help**
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cjjames » 08 Jan 2021, 12:55
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Hey everyone, I'm posting this as my GSD, Jade, who was diagnosed with EPI last March is still not fully gaining weight nor having full energy back. Apologies for the long read, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback!...
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Hi again Christin,
Yes, CREON is perfectly safe for dogs... as a matter of fact if you lived in Australia or South America or some European countries... the only enzyme that you would have access to to treat your EPI dog is...
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Last post by cjjames
10 Jan 2021, 14:55
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Tylan
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Ohiopam » 08 Jan 2021, 13:37
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Hi. Xieri, my GSD has EPI. Frequent bouts of diarrhea over the last 3 months. She is taking enzyme and oral B12. I took her to our vet and asked for Tylan. I just received Tylan powder. The order says give 1gram per day on...
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Hi Pam.... no worries ... you won't hurt any dog by under-dosing with TYlan.. it just most likely won't be very effective... but easily fixed!....SO.... ..... i'll go into your post and just fix the wording a bit so it reads...
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Jan 2021, 20:51
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Enzymes in granules
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anapo1998 » 02 Jan 2021, 08:59
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Hi everyone,
I and my Bella are new to EPI and don’t need to tell you how overwhelming it is. I’m still trying to find the right enzymes and as I currently live in Ukraine, it’s not an easy task. I started with Creon(it was...
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Jean,
Today I managed to place an order of B12 and enzymes with them. Yesterday I took Bella to the vet and she got B12 shot, which should tie her over until the shipment arrives. She also got anti vomiting shot , so I...
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Last post by anapo1998
07 Jan 2021, 12:56
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I am allergic to the powder enzymes. Need some help please.
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Andrewp » 27 Dec 2020, 21:17
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I use enzyme dianes Powder for my dog. I tried wearing a mask, got an air purifier and everything still makes me weeze and cough. My question is can i take enzyme dianes powder and put it in the gel capsules. I use about 1...
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I originally was getting Creon here in the U.S. but it kept going up in price till I wasn't able to keep up the money required to purchase the Creon here. That is why I was getting Creon through Chemist Warehouse.
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Last post by Ruby
04 Jan 2021, 22:43
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Pankaid causes odour
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AnnC » 30 Nov 2020, 00:19
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Hello, new member here...
Our lovely Westie, Cariadh has been affected by EPI for about 4 years. She takes 1 1/4 tsp. Pankaid each of her two meals per day.
Morning is a dehydrated as raw - fish based grain free kibble and...
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Ann - so glad to hear the stink is gone and the probiotics worked!! Now you can safely snuggle your pup again LOL :)
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Last post by Madelon
04 Jan 2021, 21:07
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Creon available
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Ruby » 10 Nov 2020, 20:39
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Since my Ruby is no longer with us I have Creon 10,000 available to send to whoever may need them for your dog. About eleven boxes. Please let me know if you are in need.
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Thanks to both of you
mission completed
Jean
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Last post by Jean
04 Jan 2021, 06:05
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Dog Food Recalls
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Jean » 01 Jan 2021, 05:12
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please have a read
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This is always good information!
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Last post by jilbert57
02 Jan 2021, 09:24
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Happy New Year
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Ruby » 31 Dec 2020, 18:16
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Happy New Year to all of you from around the world that have EPI dogs. They are special and so are you. Bow wow.
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Happy New Year, Everyone! I hope you and your pups enjoy good health, love and laughter during this New Year. We can't always control what kind of health we will have, but we can share light and love and our sense of humor...
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Last post by Barb
01 Jan 2021, 16:33
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Jean » 31 Dec 2020, 12:42
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From all of us at EPI4DOGS we wish you, and yours a very Happy New Year
I know it might be difficult to celebrate, over here in the UK its almost impossible, there are no pubs or restaurants open, so its all at home
But...
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Happy Poo Year! Hoping 2021 brings all of our EPI pets great poops :)
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Last post by Madelon
01 Jan 2021, 09:49
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1 Month with Phantom
Replies: 17
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TaylorN » 26 Dec 2020, 20:05
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Hi all,
Wanted to share a Phantom update. For those that are unfamiliar - I adopted Phantom on 11/24 at 42 lbs. He is some kind of GSD mix (DNA testing this weekend!) and we are estimating that he should be around 70 lbs. I...
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Dont beat yourself up over the sandwich
Kara stole and ate a whole tub of cheese biscuits
the next morning the poop flew out of her, up the walls , all over the floor , carpet everywhere
Derek tod me to take her for a...
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Last post by Jean
01 Jan 2021, 05:57
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New Diagnosis
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MelC » 16 Nov 2020, 13:38
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Hello my dog Meg has been diagnosed recently with EPI and is being treated with lypex and antibiotics in case of infection. The vet says her B12 levels are ok. We are feeding her kibble and raw pancreas.
she lost over 4...
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Hi
firstly, I am here at the end of the phone if you want to talk, you have my number
Oxytetracycline is the preferred antibiotic over here, but its difficult as you have to give on an empty stomach ,1 hour before food. or...
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Last post by Jean
31 Dec 2020, 12:33
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Donated Panzym Enzymes-So Essex England available
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Olesia711 » 28 Dec 2020, 16:22
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Hi everyone, i am posting this for one of our members, Jacqui, who is graciously donating some remaining enzymes to someone who could use them and would like to pick them up in South Essex England. Her sweet EPI dog Mel...
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Good Morning from Liverpool
We all understand losing our best friend, and I send love and hugs
I will talk to Suj from Chemeyes, she may well know someone,
And she lives in that neck of the woods
I will write personally...
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Last post by Jean
30 Dec 2020, 04:50
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wet belching
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morgansh » 29 Dec 2020, 12:30
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Hi everyone. This forum has helped me so much so thanks!
My labrador, Eleanor, is doing well. She is back at her normal weight, her bowel movements are great, she has lots of energy.
The only issue we have is she has wet...
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After lessening the pumpkin..... if that helps a little but not enough.... then try reducing the SLippery elm by 1/8 tsp.... she may be getting too much prebiotic fiber.... although this may not be the problem... it might be...
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Last post by Olesia711
29 Dec 2020, 14:44
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Stinky dogs?
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WestieMuggs » 13 Nov 2020, 15:07
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Does anyone find that their EPI dog on enzymes smells a bit more rank than normal? Even though he/she gets a regular bath?
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Just for clarification.... I just typed baking..... i should have typed Baking Soda (here in the USA)... i suspect that Jean means baking soda too.... not baking powder..
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Dec 2020, 23:33
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GSD recently diagnosed with EPI - vomiting/ whining
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nooka.GSD » 27 Dec 2020, 13:15
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Hi Everyone!
I am new here but just want to send my many thanks to all the people in this group. Your knowledge has literally been a life saver for my 2 year old German Shepherd, Nooka.
She has been diagnosed with EPI 3-4...
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Hi Rachel ... so sorry to hear that Nooka is have vomiting issues a few hours after eating... that does sound like a bile issue.... but with these EPI dogs.... sometimes what we think is real bile acid is really SID (small...
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Dec 2020, 23:20
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PLEASE HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY THIS YEAR
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Jean » 25 Dec 2020, 06:25
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This has been a year out of anything we could have imagined, never mind lived through
From all of us at EPI4DOGS we wish you, and yours a happy , safe holiday, and remember, we are here with any problems you might have , or...
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you sure can say that again Madelon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2021 will hopefully be better than 2020!
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Dec 2020, 12:21
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Slow Feeder with EPI Enzymes
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TaylorN » 22 Dec 2020, 19:38
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Hello all,
My boy Phantom eats 2 cups in the blink of an eye. I have noticed lately that he will burp and pass some gas following meals, and it is NOT pleasant. I did plan to have him use a slow feeder, and I did buy one...
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when Kara was desperate for food we used a very big bowl like a food mixing bowl, and put two tennis balls in so that she had to move them around, whilst eating, slowing her down
the other thought is feeding by hand
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Last post by Jean
27 Dec 2020, 11:42
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Christmas Count down.... and family pics...
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Olesia711 » 20 Dec 2020, 12:17
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Hi Everyone,
Just want you all to know that Epi4Dogs is wishing everyone.....two-legged and 4 legged members .......a very Merry (and healthy!!!!) Christmas this year!.....
and so the countdown begins:
SO..... if you'd...
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Awwww I loved seeing all of these EPI dogs so happy and healthy!
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Last post by Madelon
27 Dec 2020, 11:31
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Last post by Jean
25 Dec 2020, 06:20
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New to EPI: Phantom
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TaylorN » 08 Dec 2020, 15:19
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Hi all, I work at an animal shelter and recently adopted an EPI dog that went months without enzymes under a previous owner. He is a black GSD mix and was 53lbs (already emaciated) upon entering the shelter. Within two...
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If I havent said it before I will say it now
Its your dog and your money
Jeanx
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Last post by Jean
24 Dec 2020, 12:24
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Thankful for this forum
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Steve » 23 Dec 2020, 13:02
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Just wanted to say thank you to all who shared their knowledge on this forum. I haven't posted much because usually when I had a question it was already a topic here that I could read and learn from. I lost my dog Duffy to...
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Steve, I'm so sorry for your loss of Duffy. No matter how long they are with us it's just never long enough but while they are here the love and joy they bring to our live is priceless. It's so kind of you to think of others...
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Last post by Madelon
24 Dec 2020, 11:09
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NOTIFICATIONS OF REPLIES TO POSTS ON THE FORUM
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Jean » 13 Dec 2020, 05:54
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Good Morning from the UK, another miserable day in Liverpool
Can we all please check our posts for replies, there seems to be a little spanner in the works
We can blame Covid, but........it would appear that some posts are...
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Thank you Craig for always coming to our rescue!
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Last post by Madelon
24 Dec 2020, 11:06
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Tylan, slippery elm, and enzymes! The puzzle pieces..?
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Melissa » 20 Dec 2020, 10:02
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Hi everyone. My dog, Koda, has been doing so well since finding you all here on this board. Koda is a pyr/shep mix, almost 12 years old with a variety of health issues....he did test neg on the schebo test, but with your...
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These dogs are way smarter than us. I'm lucky - I think my boy just knows mommy can only handle so much - he eats the Tylan powder right on top of his food but I do try to put the slippery elm powder mixture right on top of...
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22 Dec 2020, 19:26
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