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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Counter Surfing
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mamabear7 » 09 Feb 2024, 14:01
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Earlier today my son left a half eaten banana and whole small orange on the table and while in my daughter’s care our EPI boxer did a little counter surfing and consumed the full banana and chewed on the orange in the 2...
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oh that is too funny V :lol: .... nothing like scaring yourself with something meant for the cats!
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Feb 2024, 19:02
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Mixed Poo
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AdleyMom » 09 Feb 2024, 07:47
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My 8 month old GSD was diagnosed with EPI in November. She has been improving steadily since then. She is currently eating 1 1/2 cups of Royal Canin Medium Dog Dry Kibble with 1 1/2 tsp of EnzymeDiane 6X powder 3 times a day...
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i too appreciate the kind words.
There is another possible solution suggestion, Tylan antibiotic powder- -if none of the suggestions we suggested work at all .... BUT.... since Adley is such a young dog, i strongly advise...
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Feb 2024, 15:55
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EPI dog can't gain weight
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Germohawk » 01 Feb 2024, 21:30
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Hello everyone, my name is Maggie and my dog's name is Bailey. She is 3.5 GSD. She was diagnosed with EPI when she was one and half. We did bloodwork so it is confirmed. Right after that we put her on EPI treatment. She was...
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try giving 1+1/2 tsp of enzymes per 1+1/2 cup of food..... see if this helps.............. and let us know how it goes.....
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Feb 2024, 20:41
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New Vet approved Home-made diets
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Olesia711 » 30 Jan 2024, 15:52
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Hi everyone, with all the ebb and flow of dog food re-calls....
Epi4Dogs did some investigating to find some good and qualified home-made dog food recipes to add to our already existing list of suggestions.... and we found...
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i am actually feeding less than what the chart recommends... but then again, my dog is not overly active, only high energy in short bursts.... and he doesn't require a lot of food...........
SO.... use the chart as a...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Feb 2024, 17:33
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Re-test B-12? Dog lost weight and not gaining back
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cjjames » 30 Jan 2024, 22:33
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Hey guys I posted on here a little while ago after my dog Jade, who I started going on walks with again for a couple months lost a noticeable amount of weight. I believe around 10 lbs. Before EPI she was 80, then went to 45,...
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There really isn't a need to test for SIDs (short intestinal dybiosis) it's just an overgrowth of bacteria. All EPI dogs can and will get it. The best we can do it manage it. Slippery elm or Tylosin is the best option. Try...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
06 Feb 2024, 22:54
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"possible" commercial Dog food issues
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Olesia711 » 20 Jan 2024, 12:39
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Recently there has been an uptick in dogs getting sick from commercial dog food...... diarrhea, a little blood in the stools, vomiting with a little blood, peeing with blood, and itches... to name a few symptoms.
There was...
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Hi PAtsy,
Overall i think we have become so proficient in making commercial food for the masses.... that we have destroyed the quality in our efforts to produce quantity and for a profit too! (And i am not only referring to...
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Feb 2024, 10:32
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Pigs pancreas in UK
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Patsy » 05 Feb 2024, 14:39
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In case any Uk owners haven’t come across it, you can buy frozen pancreas chunks from Durham Animal Feeds, a raw food company with a wide range of sensible products. It’s £5.99 for 2kg, or there is a larger pack. I presume...
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Great info Patsy.... and yes! SO much more is available to us nowadays.... same in the USA :)
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Feb 2024, 15:17
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TLI back to normal range!!!
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lylzzf3841 » 31 Jan 2024, 22:18
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I don't know how this happened, but long story short, Leo retested his TLI, B12 etc. on Monday, and the result just came back - now his TLI is 14.7, and B12 is 928 . This, even based on the TAMU's updated intervals, is...
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if the chicken, white fish and rabbit is what works for Leo.... then i too think your vet is correct to keep him on the same proteins.... but share the pup loaf with your nutritionist.... since the pup loaf recipe allows for...
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Feb 2024, 13:20
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Tylan..... soft poo again
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Kissy1921 » 02 Feb 2024, 06:09
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Morning all,
Molly has been on Tylan powder since 16th January, just over 2 weeks and her poos have been perfect, but the last couple of days her poo has started to get softer, until this morning it was like porridge. It...
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great news!!! and so glad she is doing better.
You know that saying it takes a village to raise a child ???????????????
well......
sometimes i think it takes an EPI community to properly treat an EPI dog :)
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Feb 2024, 13:14
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Viva Raw Pets RECALL
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Olesia711 » 30 Jan 2024, 15:41
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There has been another dog food recall.... this time with VIVA RAW PETS. Here is a message from the company (thank you Jill!):
THe following is the Dog Food Advisor notice:
Viva has recalled one lot of Viva Duck for Dogs...
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The Viva company sounds like they are doing everything they can to figure out why this happened. .... but i too like to lightly cook all the foods i give my dogs. With meat, if done at 325 degrees.... that is enough to kill...
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Last post by Olesia711
31 Jan 2024, 19:06
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A.I. generated posts
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Olesia711 » 02 Jan 2024, 12:59
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..... we have recently noticed an uptick of A.I. generated posts .... to all those submitting A.I. posts, please know that they will be deleted.
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UGH!!!!!!!!!!! i just had to delete multiple accounts that were A.I. generated.
Spammers, please know even if you are using A.I. ...... you will still be deleted!
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Jan 2024, 15:37
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Empty Gelatin Capsules for Tylan
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BeausMom » 12 Jan 2024, 18:38
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Hello everyone, I am a new forum member this week. I have a 4 yr old English Cream Golden named Beau. He was recently diagnosed with possible IBS🙁. My vet is ordering Tylan but he mentioned the taste is horrible and...
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you are very welcome!
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Jan 2024, 15:31
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EPI and castration
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Marlies » 28 Jan 2024, 19:50
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Hi everybody!
I‘m Marlies and my dog Lilo is female mixed breed of 1 3/4 years and 15 kg, diagnosed with EPI when she was 1 1/2 years old.
It started right away, from one day to the other, 1 week after the end of her second...
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ahhh.... Lilo is a fluffy cutie.... very cute... but then again, i am partial to the curly/shaggy dogs nowadays after having Spanish Water dogs.
I will try to answer your questions to the best of my ability....
How long...
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Jan 2024, 12:57
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New to the journey with questions
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pupluv23 » 19 Jan 2023, 10:05
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We have been out here on this site for about a month now researching and reading, and it has been so wonderful. Thank you to the creator and all of the contributors, forum posters, etc! We wouldn't be where we are on this...
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Hi Tinsley's family,
Our dog was diagnosed with EPI in April of last year and has been on meds. She had exactly the same symptoms with Tinsley before on meds and it got overall better but she still has anal leakage every...
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Last post by annata20
29 Jan 2024, 02:32
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Treats
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Bill » 28 Jan 2024, 19:33
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Came across these while searching for slippery elm. Are these a viable treat you can give an EPI dog occasionally? Has anyone ever tried them? IMG_3101.png
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hi Bill... i looked up the ingredients and these are pre+probiotics with enzymes added.... so yes these are perfectly fine to give....but not as a treat, but rather as a pre+probiotics..... so only give according to...
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Jan 2024, 20:18
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EPI and feeding
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Blktbss07 » 25 Jan 2024, 19:30
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Newly diagnosed GSD with EPI, I've been reading tons and I'm sure it has been asked I just can't find it.
My GSD refuses to eat the food with EPIzyme on it. I've tried everything I can think of on top of the food to mask...
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Was the B12 level checked?
Low B12 can contribute to inappetance.
It would help us if you could introduce your dog and give us a run down of information:
What food you feed and amount at each meal
How you prepare and...
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Last post by jilbert57
28 Jan 2024, 09:04
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Gaining Weight Help!
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CharlotteRachael » 24 Jan 2024, 17:00
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Hello All!
I recently adopted my GSD Abby, she is the love of my life and was diagnosed with EPI. We've had great success with Creon to normalise the stools, but after playing around with food and SO MUCH RESEARCH, I've...
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hmmm..... while i am thinking of it..... for dogs struggling with PLE...... they sometimes recommend
scrambled eggs and banana......
I know you mentioned that you give egg whites ... not the yolk.... but is it possible that...
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Last post by Olesia711
25 Jan 2024, 13:22
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Covetrus Pancreatic Enzyme Concentrate
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KFF » 20 Jan 2024, 13:56
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I was experimenting with the best pancreatic enzyme for my golden retriever and after much trial and error she is well managed on enzymes from Enzyme Diane. That being said, I have a 500 tablet bottle of Cevetrus Pancreatic...
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i agree 1005 with Jeremy.........................., unless your pup has been diagnosed with EPI... i would not give a puppy a digestive enzymes as a supplement...... this should not be necessary.
It is only as some dogs...
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Last post by Olesia711
24 Jan 2024, 12:44
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New member. Looking for advice
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Bill » 21 Jan 2024, 10:37
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My name is Bill. My 3 yr old Australian Labradoodle was recently diagnosed with EPI. The vet prescribed some enzymes tablets for her and a new dog food. After 2 weeks we were not seeing much improvement. Her weight loss...
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Jeremy....hahaha... that i beat you to the explanation.
You hit the nail on the head... it is difficult finding foods without peas in them... so we have to do the best we can with what we have to work with.
Personally i am...
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Last post by Olesia711
23 Jan 2024, 19:56
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Enzyme dose not working? What should I try next?
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lylzzf3841 » 20 Dec 2023, 01:09
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Previous post about a possible EPI diagnosis with TLI 6.7 -
In short, Leo has been on Enzyme Diane 6x for 3 days now, his stool didn't improve, and I somehow feel... it's getting progressively worse... I noticed he's also...
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thanks for your answers. really appreciate it!!!
Okay.. so the food is home made... IMHO... that is excellent and the best. Alleviates a lot of concerns and issues.
Regarding SE (SLippery Elm)... we can suggest to folks...
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Last post by Olesia711
22 Jan 2024, 20:48
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Tylan started...... no poos since.....
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Kissy1921 » 16 Jan 2024, 08:32
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Good afternoon folks
An update on Molly who has her blood tests next week to check what is going on with her or to confirm her EPI.
After 7 days on Amoxicillin her SIBO/SID returned a week later and she had quiet hit and...
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Last post by Olesia711
22 Jan 2024, 13:08
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Raw Pancreas portion confusion
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jkblack » 20 Jan 2024, 11:55
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On this page it shows that One to three or four ounces of raw pancreas can replace one teaspoon of pancreatic extract . SiriusNaturalPetFoods.com said that I should give my dog 1oz per 10 lbs of the dog's weight. For a 64...
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let us know how it goes :)
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Jan 2024, 11:49
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Long lasting EPI friendly chews
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Danica » 14 Nov 2023, 19:40
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Hello!
I recently adopted a 3 year old German shepherd with EPI dx. I’ve had her for about 3 months and she is in great health and we have a great routine with her meals and enzymes. But I was hoping to learn about any long...
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Not sure how you would treat a yak bone with enzymes. Maybe give after an enzymed meal.
How about starting a new thread and introducing us to your Epi pup Jasper?
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
19 Jan 2024, 09:34
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Would Love Your Wisdom
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Miley’s Mom » 12 Jan 2024, 22:18
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I think we are generally moving in the right direction!
I’m so confused about poop. It’s been leaps and bounds better since the day we started enzymes and I’ve been super happy with how we’re progressing. We’re about to...
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Excellent article Jeremy.... thanks for posting!!!!
.... interestingly though...... the bacterium that the Tylan decreases are the bacterium that EPI dogs have an overload of :
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located in this research:...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Jan 2024, 13:28
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At a loss..uncontrollable itching?? .please help
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Haleschmidt » 12 Jan 2024, 16:10
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My dog is a 3.5 year old GSD diagnosed with EPI right around his first birthday. We have done B12 and enzyme Diane combinations over the last 2.5 years that have worked great. Over the last few months, he has been itching...
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YES!!!!!!!!!!! EPI dogs have a huge depletion in fat soluble vitamins and unfortunately, the enzymes don't help with this... they did a study and even after you put an EPI dog on enzymes, their fat-soluble vitamins still...
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12 Jan 2024, 19:39
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