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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New Page on "possible" Cost Savings with enzymes
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Olesia711 » 11 Apr 2024, 15:00
First i want to thank all those that contributed and shared their experiences with using regular porcine pancreas powder in enteric coated capsules. I created a new page, COST SAVINGS ENZYME TIP that is in the 'MANAGING EPI...
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11 Apr 2024, 15:00
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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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As of now, there is no deadline.....
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04 Apr 2024, 22:23
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March 2024 TLI test results update !!!
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Olesia711 » 26 Mar 2024, 16:18
Texas A&M Gastro Lab has firmed up the TLI test results numbers and interpretation:
INTERPRETATION
Canine trypsin-like immunoreactivity assay
IMPORTANT (updated 3/14/2024): new reference interval and decision thresholds...
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Mar 2024, 16:18
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PAN-TENEX QUESTION- NEW AT EPI
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GingerBella » 02 Apr 2024, 13:07
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Hello
I have a German Shepherd that will be 4yrs old this month. On February of this year he was diagnosed with EPI- He was 53lbs before he was diagnosed and was put on prescription food- He is eating EN GASTROENTERIC by...
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keep us posted on how things are going.
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Apr 2024, 23:02
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NINA
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Tuckaboo Pam » 24 Mar 2024, 11:25
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This will be a bittersweet and lengthy post, about two well-loved EPI doggies. Some of this will be a repeat, but as the day draws near, I'm a little nervous & I could use some support.
Some of you know that last November I...
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oh WOW Pam...... you and Nina are already bonding..... over treats for going in the crate .... not too shabby :)
Isn't it amazing how, after having one EPI pup, you kind of know the ropes (so to speak) and you can pretty...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Apr 2024, 22:59
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newbie here in need of advice
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mburtch1 » 18 Jan 2024, 20:24
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my name is mark and my fur buddie is a pomeranian , my vet has no idea whats wrong with him , he said it was beyond his skills , the systems Hachi has is 1. smelly diarrhea sometimes watery 2. throwing up 3 smelly farts 4...
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OMG... what a precious little cutie!!! and thank you for listening to your wife and opening our heart and home to this little pup.
I know you will give it a great 2nd chance at a wonderful life, but it is understandable...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Apr 2024, 22:55
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Looking for advice
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bereau » 14 Apr 2024, 12:16
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Hello all,
I have been going through months of vets visits and spend thousands of dollars and I’m completely at wits end. I have a 3.5 year old border collie/heeler mix who started having yellow diarrhea, eating poop and...
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Sorry i am late to the forum and responding to this, but you have been given perfect advice.
The TLI test evaluations have changed, as mentioned, and according to the new test range, your dog most likely has EPI and should...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Apr 2024, 22:49
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Approx 400gr of 6x Enzyme Diane powder avail
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BeateH » 14 Apr 2024, 12:58
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Hello,
Our sweet Sachio recently crossed over the rainbow bridge. He lived a full 14 years and EPI did not hold him back - thanks in part to all the info that is available on this website and forum!!!
2021-12-31...
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Hi Beate,
So sorry that you had to say goodbye to Sachio... what a beautiful dog.... i know your heart must be broken... BUT thank you so much for thinking of others during such a difficult time struggling with this loss...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Apr 2024, 22:40
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B12 & Folate follow up
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Greyden » 11 Apr 2024, 13:49
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We are taking Dot on for follow up test for B12 & Folate.
We stopped the B12 a week ago.
Our question:
Does she need to be fasting?
If so, for how long?
We called the vet’s office - they had no clue! Supposed to ask a...
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if you can, please let us know the test results. Paws and Fingers crossed for good results!
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Apr 2024, 23:09
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Sushi's Saga
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Beatrice » 20 Aug 2022, 16:47
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Sushi, my 3 y.o sheepadoodle started to have big piles of yellow/orange soft stools in June and intermittently, leaked yellow/orange liquid from her anus. She had bowel movements up to 6 times a day. Her weight was 20kg. (In...
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Okay.... so i am probably going to make your head spin even more............. different types of fat can also make a dramatic difference.
And i swear there is something about beef fat...my current dog, who is not an EPI...
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Apr 2024, 23:08
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Enzyme Diane still the best price/quality?
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mtndoggracie » 26 Mar 2024, 13:01
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Hi all,
We are three years into our EPI journey with our dog Gracie and have very few exciting updates—no news is good news with an EPI dog!
I've just purchased another kilo of enzymes from Enzyme Diane and couldn't help...
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Pam.... two 00 enteric coated capsules filled 3/4 of the way, have the same effect as one teaspoon of 6X enzymes.....
so it depends on how much you feed as to how many filled enteric capsules you need to prepare....
If/when...
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Apr 2024, 22:54
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When to test...please help advise
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Chance » 30 Mar 2024, 02:39
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I am looking for advice for best time to test. I'm concerned that (IF EPI is possible), it's very early stages, possibly too early for blood levels to catch up? And the cost of the test is much higher than it was a few years...
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Andrea,
Well i guess it is not EPI..... but UGH.....sometimes i think it is easier to deal with EPI vs. possible IBD.
Glad that the enzymes are helping.... i think i mentioned it before but PLEASE share with your vets that...
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Apr 2024, 22:42
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I'm at a loss. Help, please.
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KellyMae » 08 Apr 2024, 17:35
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Hello,
I was hoping I could get some help. My 10-year-old pup Zoey has never been officially diagnosed with EPI but has shown all the symptoms, and she had lost a ton of weight (down to 4lbs).
After discovering your website...
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good suggestion... thanks Pam!
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Apr 2024, 11:05
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I'm at a loss. Help, please.
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KellyMae » 08 Apr 2024, 17:34
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Hello,
I was hoping I could get some help. My 10-year-old pup Zoey has never been officially diagnosed with EPI but has shown all the symptoms, and she had lost a ton of weight (down to 4lbs).
After discovering your website...
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those are plant enzymes and that is why they don't work....
Just a FYI.... this thread was posted twice.... so there are more in-depth responses to the other duplicate post ...
i was going to delete this post to avoid...
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10 Apr 2024, 17:39
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Eddie's new regimen With Links
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Eddiespaghetti » 05 Apr 2024, 17:13
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Hello Everyone,
After hearing about the capsule system, I decided to try it. I wanted to share my experience with everyone.
Enzymes;
We use 8x to give him less. This way we can be sure he got all his enzymes.
Food;
I...
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i am very much enjoying and appreciate all the links and tips that you folks are contributing here on the forum regarding using enteric coated capsules, where to buy, what size to use, how to pack, etc.
This information is...
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Apr 2024, 19:54
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Kidney issues
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daizyduh911 » 04 Apr 2024, 03:25
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First I would like to start by saying thank you for reading. I will make this as short as possible. Kai has recently started to not want to eat and her water intake has massively increased.
Took her to the vet and got blood...
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Sorry it has taken me so long to respond but i've been having major difficulties getting on the forum.
SOOOoooo regarding possible kidney issues...... i have to say yes. In running Epi4Dogs for 15 years...... whenever an...
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Apr 2024, 11:39
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change in colour of anus
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Wende » 02 Apr 2024, 14:41
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Joy has been receiving Pantenex for 2 1/2 months now. She seems to be doing well and has gained 10 lbs. However her anus has turned from pink to dark brown, is this some type of EPI concern?
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Montgomery...
Did your pup go a long while before diagnosis? I've always thought that's why Montgomery has never had a normal pink cat bum. It does take effort for him to go to the bathroom. He went for years not even...
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Last post by Montgomery
06 Apr 2024, 09:54
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What happens when the dog won't eat kibble?
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mum2zorro » 28 Mar 2024, 10:41
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I hope I'm not being a pest. This is all so new. If the treatment for EPI is B12 injections and enzymes given with food.... what happens when they won't eat their kibble? At all?
Over the past month, Zorro has had a full...
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okay.. in that case her B12 should be fine and it slipping is not the reason why she is not so enamored with her food.......... so... it must be the crunch :)
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Apr 2024, 19:14
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New here and needing feeding advice
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mum2zorro » 25 Mar 2024, 10:39
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Hello. I'm Judy, and my pup is Zorro. He is a black and white Coton de Tulear, only 15 months old, who was diagnosed last week. He's so young to have such a serious illness! (I wanted to include a photo, but since I'm...
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Hi Judy,
Glad they ran they test and now you can proceed forward. i am SOOOoooo glad your vet allowed you to give Tylan instead of Metro. Phew!
and please thank her for us. Not sure if you are getting the Tylan capsules...
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Apr 2024, 19:09
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5 Month Old Puppy with low TLI - questions!
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patty_on » 27 Jan 2024, 23:20
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Hello all,
My five month old female labrador retriever puppy has been having diarrhea on and off for the past two months. We finally had bloodwork done this week and discovered:
TLI 3.5
B12 551
Folate 31
I've already...
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oh MY... what a CUTIE!!!!!!!!! And she looks so attentive at whoever is taking the picture :).
Thanks for posting and please do keep us updated on Bonnie progress.
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Apr 2024, 11:33
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Yorkie diagnosed with EPI 2/24 just diagnosed with PDA
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DollysMoMo » 29 Mar 2024, 20:54
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Hi, our 16 month old yorkie was recently diagnosed with EPI. We also found out she had a heart murmur. Monday she went to the cardiologist and was diagnosed with PDA. They want us to do the surgery this week. She has no...
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usually the rule of thumb, if dealing with EPI and wondering when to have a planned surgery done.... is to
1. wait until the EPI is stable....which translated means that the dog is delivering normal looking poos a normal...
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02 Apr 2024, 22:55
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B12 test
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Beatrice » 02 Apr 2024, 18:36
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Hi experts,
Sushi is going for a heartworm test and vaccines. The new vet has not given heart worm to Sushi and wants to do a test. :roll:
Anyhow, I thought I would get a B12 test too.
Question-does doggie need to be...
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correct... dogs do not need to be fasted for the B12 test....
However...
if giving B12 pills.... pills need to be stopped 1 week prior to the B12 test
if giving B12 shots.... shots need to be stopped 1 month prior to the...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Apr 2024, 22:37
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Tylosin dose
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Mhogan0378 » 01 Apr 2024, 07:51
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I am looking for advice regarding tylan dosage. My dog was diagnosed with EPI after about a six month battle to figure out what’s wrong. Along with the obvious starting enzymes, she was also put on metronidazole for a week,...
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Jill, well.... that's another option :)
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02 Apr 2024, 12:32
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Happy Easter!
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Olesia711 » 31 Mar 2024, 14:00
Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter from the Staff at Epi4Dogs!!!
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31 Mar 2024, 14:00
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Chew Recommendations
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VespersEclipse » 24 Mar 2024, 17:27
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Hello everyone. New EPI mom here. My GSD mix Vesper (1 year and 4 months) was diagnosed with EPI this past Wednesday. The vet has been wonderful and I have already started her on B12 and enzymes along with a low fiber diet....
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Hi Aly, you are very welcome... and i should also add... when first giving big raw meaty bones (big soup bones) trim all the fat and grizzle off the bone that you can take off :)
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31 Mar 2024, 12:47
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