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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Diagnosed with EPI today - Mouse
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Charmkins4 » 18 Sep 2020, 20:37
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Hi everyone,
Sorry for the long post, but the situation is a bit complicated.
Here's the story of Mouse who was diagnosed with EPI today. Mouse was being neglected and abused by my neighbors. I was watching the situation...
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Hi Olesia,
Up until yesterday, he was always hyperglycemic (BG between 400 and 700) and went hypoglycemic EVERY time he received insulin. With vetsulin, he dropped to 96, with a different insulin (that I can't remember the...
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Last post by Charmkins4
21 Sep 2020, 15:42
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New to EPI - advice on managing a flare-up
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zerothehero » 27 Aug 2020, 11:17
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Hello! I'm so glad to have found your forum. First let me say that my dog has not been tested for EPI. He is currently having an episode and after doing some research, I now believe he has EPI. As soon as his episode is...
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here is a good visual regarding difference between pre and probiotics.
also info on this is found on page: pre=probiotics.jpg url]
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Sep 2020, 12:25
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West Coast Fires & EPI pets
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Olesia711 » 11 Sep 2020, 22:47
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TO ALL THOSE DEVASTATED BY FIRE IN OREGON, WASHINGTON AND CALIFORNIA,
To all who have been devastated by the horrendous fires on the west coast; Washington, Oregon or California. Please know that Epi4Dogs is here to...
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This is the address to send enzyme, B12 or Tylosin donations and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts
Epi4Dogs Donation, P.O. Box 1123, Chardon, Ohio 44024......
The team
EPI4DOGS
LOVE TO EVERYONE, STAY SAFE...
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Last post by Jean
14 Sep 2020, 16:24
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Dog stopped eating
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Mandalong22 » 12 Sep 2020, 11:14
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Nati has been on a great track. Gained 11lbs since her diagnoses in Mayish. She didn’t start gaining and stabilizing until July. We started her in B12 shots 3 weeks ago. One a week for 6 weeks. She has been doing really well...
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I agree with Olesia that her behavior seems to indicate that something is going on. Keep an eye on it. And let us know if there are new developments.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
14 Sep 2020, 11:51
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New member and my pup needs help :(
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by brevar » 08 Sep 2020, 22:00
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Hello. I am new to this site and we are new to this EPI disease too. To share our story, it all started in mid June this summer, where our 13.5 year old black lab/beagle mix, Shamrock, started having a lot of diarrhea that...
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Hi Brent - just wanted to pop in and see how your pup is doing. Are you supplementing B12 with shots or the WonderLabs pills? Supplementing B12 is for life with these dogs. I also wanted to mention in case you were unaware,...
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Last post by Madelon
13 Sep 2020, 14:45
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New to Epi...and very worried
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zoetaylor96 » 29 Aug 2020, 18:35
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Hello, my 7 month old puppy with just diagnosed with EPI and I feel as though the $1000 of dollars in tests haven't gotten me very far. The doctors do not seem to have much advice and I feel like I'm watching my baby slip...
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Yes, let us know how things are going when you can.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
13 Sep 2020, 14:19
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Possible EPI in Newly Adopted Greyhound
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by Dupey00 » 03 Sep 2020, 14:30
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Hi Gang!
We just adopted our second Greyhound, Tanner, a 2 year old male. His rescue told us he had loose stools, and we successfully feed the same Kirkland Turkey, Sweet Potato diet to our other dogs that the rescue feeds....
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Hi Laurie,
Checking in to see how things are going and how you are doing.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
13 Sep 2020, 14:15
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Drinking water
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Floramac » 11 Sep 2020, 08:55
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Kenzie has now been diagnosed, after two blood tests as dehydrated. We need to encourage her to drink more. Apart from adding more water to her meals the general consensus seems to be adding flavourings to her water. I have...
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Please let us know how it turns out! It sounds like and easy and good recipe.
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Sep 2020, 08:30
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Research advices NOT to use Metronidazole
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Olesia711 » 04 Sep 2020, 11:33
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Hi everyone,
Although we have mentioned this in individual posts here on our EPi4Dogs over the years to please try not use Metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat SID (small intestinal dysbiosis). There is now actual published...
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Going forward....
If the dog was originally treated with Metro… and it didn’t work- -and it often doesn't .…. Then stop the metro and either:
1. Try Pre & Probiotics, give that a chance to see, if even after flooding the...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Sep 2020, 22:42
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California FIRES & EPI pets
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Olesia711 » 25 Aug 2020, 12:14
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August 25, 2020
To all who are being affected by devastating fires on the west coast/California. Please know that Epi4Dogs is here to support you. If you have been severely affected by fire and desperately need help with...
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okay... sounds like a good plan!
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Sep 2020, 17:41
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What test do I do next? Red Blood in Stools!
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Blissful Sandy » 30 Aug 2020, 11:24
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Greyhound Vesa's IDEXX (02/23/2020) score is TLI score is >50, Spec cPL is 481.
Tt has been a Roller Coaster Ride my sweet little Greyhound Vesa since adoption August 2019.
Vesa has been having Dark Bloody stools and...
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You are more than welcome. And please know if Tanner has EPI..... we will work with you to help you find the right balance of the recommended protocol to get him feeling better.
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Sep 2020, 14:09
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Sending Private Messages
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Tuckaboo Pam » 04 Sep 2020, 16:52
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I don't know why, but I seem to have forgotten how to send a private message. I am able to respond, though, so could an administrator please send me a message that I will reply to with my question? Thanks so much! Have a...
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are you sorted Pam, have you got a problem
message me
I have been missing for a few days
Jxx
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Last post by Jean
05 Sep 2020, 07:19
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Leakage at nights
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Floramac » 02 Sep 2020, 03:50
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Kenzie has started leaking when she is asleep/ complete rest, only at night. It started after the first ultra sound she had for her heart, two weeks ago. I am grasping at straws here but does Tylan have any effect? She is on...
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Hi Detta,
Regarding your pup Tristan..... Cushings is not always easy to diagnose... and sometimes, with some vets, you just have to listen to your gut ..... and if you feel strongly about something, in the end it is your...
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Sep 2020, 11:22
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ENZYMES IN UK
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Jean » 29 Aug 2020, 11:13
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We have been informed by the VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate) that Pancreatic Enzymes, which are currently classified as a food supplement, are to be reclassified as medicinal product. This is not specific to Chemeyes...
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I will do this via their CEO, and ask questions
this will potentially put costs up, I am sure the insurance companies over here will not be impressed, however, we need to know what this means
Jeanx
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Last post by Jean
30 Aug 2020, 07:18
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Kenzie update
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Floramac » 26 Aug 2020, 14:21
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Kenzie has been doing great with her EPI for a good while now.
I posted on here a while back about her panting but after a couple of vet checks it seemed to be just one of those things.
During lockdown and especially this...
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if you can't get the ZYMOX..... see if you can get a calendula salve...... it is made from calendula flowers...
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Aug 2020, 13:35
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HURRICANE LAURA & EPI Pets
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Olesia711 » 25 Aug 2020, 11:34
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August 25, 2020
To all who may be affected by the upcoming Hurricane Laura on the gulf coast USA. Please know that Epi4Dogs is here to support you. If this turns into a major event and you need help, please contact Epi4Dogs...
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Thank you Olesia for letting everyone know there is help for them with their EPI pets - there will be enough things to worry about for those in the storm's path.
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Last post by Madelon
27 Aug 2020, 13:34
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Activated charcoal
Replies: 10
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Sandie » 23 May 2020, 12:11
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Hello!
A quick question:
Does activated charcoal interfere with enzyme activity (like Creon)
Thank you!
Fátima
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Fatima,
Thanks for posting the rest of the story!
Oh my gosh what a scene to come home to.
Thanks for the warning😄
How is Sandie doing?
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
27 Aug 2020, 08:34
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overweight
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vero2020 » 26 Aug 2020, 16:04
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Hello, Skyler my little 2 lb chihuahua now is weighs 5.86 lbs, he still does the Bio Case enzymes, B12 every two weeks, we checked his thyroid today, its normal.
He gets fed twice a day 1/8 cup (wet food) x 2 daily with...
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Hi .... I looked at the blood test results, it looks like there was some non-regenerative anemia that then became regenerative.... but as time went on. things improved.... When my gal had IMHA (immune Mediated Hemolytic...
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Aug 2020, 23:19
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Weight problems in newly diagnosed EPI dog
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arlenetickner » 22 Aug 2020, 18:34
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Since learning that our recently adopted 17 month old Belgian Malinios (Nina) has an acute case of EPI, I have learned alot from reading this website, but not enough about weight loss/gain. Nina was diagnosed approximately 6...
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Hi Arlene... hopefully things will start improving for the better... especially now since your vet can get Tylan/Tylosin Tartrate.
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Aug 2020, 19:05
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CALENDARS
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Jean » 25 Aug 2020, 08:07
One week to submit photographs for the 2021 calendar
come on guys
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Last post by Jean
25 Aug 2020, 08:07
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Dosing Tylan (non-EPI SID)
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Montgomery » 22 Aug 2020, 21:06
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Can I pick your brains again?
We have two kittens with suspected SID, weighing just over five pounds each. The directions on the Tylan chart say they ought to get 1/64th of a teaspoonful. Once upon a time I thought I saw...
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Thanks for the link on the measuring spoons Olesia!
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Last post by Madelon
24 Aug 2020, 18:24
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Dog Food Recall
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Jean » 26 Oct 2018, 03:17
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Hellio All,
This was brought to my attention and its a heads up
no opinion is that of EPI4DOGS
Thanks for reading
Jean
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Dog Food Advisor...
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Thank you, Jean, for this information.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
24 Aug 2020, 13:56
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Now Accepting pictures for 2021 EPI calendar!!!!!
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Olesia711 » 31 May 2020, 23:34
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Get ready for 2021 EPI Calendars !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Epi4Dogs Announcement – May 31, 2020
2021 EPI CALENDARS
If you are interested in your EPI companion being a participant in the 2021 EPI...
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you are more than welcome!
Enjoy your new computer :)
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Last post by Olesia711
22 Aug 2020, 22:45
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Enzyme Diane
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by CD214 » 09 Aug 2020, 18:00
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Has anyone made the switch from vet prescription enzyme powder to Enzyme Diane? Our vet isn’t sure about switching to that and also aren’t sure about the slippery elm bark powder.
We don’t buy the powder from the vet, we...
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My Tucker is, I believe, on Tylan for life. I hope you can try it sometime. Some people have good results on slippery elm, but we did not. Hope you can get him straightened out again. Chin up, this will work out. _Pam H...
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Last post by Montgomery
22 Aug 2020, 21:03
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Happy 10th Birthday Kodi
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Kodis Mom » 19 Aug 2020, 23:31
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Today my girl turned 10 !! She was diagnosed at 11 months. I am so grateful for epi4dogs for helping us get started with great success on this journey!! And yes...I still refer to my journal from time to time. For all the...
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Happy belated birthday sweet Kodi!!!
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20 Aug 2020, 19:42
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