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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2023 DVM360 Veterinary Conference
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Olesia711 » 14 Mar 2023, 15:18
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2023 March 24, 25, & 26th DVM360 Fetch Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina
The president and vice president of Epi4Dogs, Olesia Kennedy and Diane Sloan, are very excited to be attending the 2023 DVM 360 Conference in...
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Great! Thanks, Jean.
Barb
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24 Mar 2023, 11:05
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EPI4DOGS TEMPLATES
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Jean » 31 Oct 2022, 13:56
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Please have a look at this its cool
please navigate round it
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23 Mar 2023, 14:48
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Creon Dosing Experience
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Rowan's Mom » 27 Mar 2023, 15:11
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I've started Creon for my cat, going by feel to figure out dosing. I know that dosing will be different pet to pet, but I'm trying to get an idea of what is working for others.
Can anyone advise on the dosing you landed on...
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As research, for cats, the typical starting dose is 1/4 to 1/2 of a 4,000-unit capsule (or equivalent dose of other formulations) per meal. For small dogs (weighing less than 25 pounds) the typical starting dose is 1/2 to 1...
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Last post by charliejone
29 Mar 2023, 05:08
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OH NOOOO-Loose stools out of the blue
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Kohlesmomma » 28 Mar 2023, 06:46
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Good day everyone. Looking for some direction here. Kohle has been an epi dude since 2018.
Along the way he has done really well with minimal set-backs.
Now out of the blue just gross yellow runny massive poop....yuck!...
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yes, B12 can slip....if he has done very well on the B12 Wonderlab capsules for a long time, then it would be unlikely that it is the B12, However, that being said.... i have learned never to say never with these dogs.
If...
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Mar 2023, 20:15
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3.5 months in, 12.5% weight loss, questions.
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Kate » 27 Mar 2023, 15:05
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Hi, my name is Kate and I have Emma who is 5. She is a normally 40 pound Queensland x Australian Shepard cross. She is now 34.7 pounds.
Her diet now is Purina pro plan canned grain free. 1 can, 3x daily. She was on one of...
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yes, Prebiotic and probiotics are good to add.... BU T.... that being said... do not do just yet. Strip things down and give it a few days, see if this helps or not.... THEN you can add one thing at a time....if when you...
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Mar 2023, 13:30
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Beef Enzyme alternatives
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GlassWolf » 23 Mar 2023, 17:31
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Does anyone know of any good, affordable beef enzymes? Unfortunately Enzyme Diane is unable to stock hers. I emailed and she suggested Thrive Enzymes as an alternative, but with all of the amounts that I've calculated so...
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There is Creon which is a capsule filled with microspheres that have enzymes in them. The spheres are coated to make it through the stomach acid. Don't think they are beef.
Also beef raw pancreas you could try.
Here you can...
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Last post by jilbert57
28 Mar 2023, 09:30
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Getting LYPEX in the US/CREON Dosing
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Rowan's Mom » 20 Mar 2023, 11:44
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Hi all. I am based in the US. My cat, Rowan, was recently diagnosed with EPI. I started him on pancreatic enzyme powder last week, but I want to try switching him to enteric-coated beads since they are tasteless and require...
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I am in the process of trying to get in touch with Vet Plus who manufacture Lypex for you , they are in UK, as soon as I hear I will let you know
Jeanx
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Last post by Jean
28 Mar 2023, 05:55
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Very Low B12 but EPI Negative
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JFinSF » 23 Mar 2023, 17:18
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Hello!
My Swiss Shepherd (~white GSD) Penny who is 9 months old has been showing all the symptoms usually associated with EPI. Voracious appetite combined with continued weight loss, cow-like poop (sometimes diarrhea' light...
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If the folate reading was 7.7 or below..... your pet most likely has small proximal distal disease.... although this is more or less a catch-all phrase..... when you see many of the same symptoms as you do in an EPI patient,...
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Mar 2023, 16:42
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Atypical case? Possible EPI but Vet not sure
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Wedge » 25 Mar 2023, 15:05
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Full story: We adopted Franklin from a rescue at 8 weeks, the mother gave birth in the rescue to the litter. According to his DNA test his 3 leading breeds are lab, rottweiler, and GSD (with small amounts of boxer, Belgian...
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Hi Rob, i did want to clarify one other point..... if this was confirmed EPI..... (2.5 or less) or even confirmed possible SEPI (below 5.75) if #3 didn't work with the forti flora, i would have suggested that your vet try...
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Mar 2023, 11:33
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Symptoms started at 10-weeks, diagnosed at 4 months
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Jasa09 » 23 Mar 2023, 11:45
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Hello everyone. My Belgian Shepherd just got diagnosed with EPI this week and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. She got sick literally a few weeks after I got her with stomach symptoms and has been sick ever since...
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Yes, the correct enzymes and B12 treatment is urgent.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
24 Mar 2023, 11:17
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newly diagnosed- so many questions
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chrisPC » 13 Mar 2023, 19:48
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First of all, thank you for this websight and all of the information and research found here.
My dog Layla is a standard golden doodle, 4.5 years old. She was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with a Tli of 2.1
Because of this group I...
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A huge welcome from the UK
TOTALLY manageable , and what a trully gorgeous girl Layla is
Just ask away
Jean
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23 Mar 2023, 09:55
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Tips and Tricks of the game
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Oppana » 22 Mar 2023, 05:22
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I have a dog. Her name is Dolly. I usually watch movies, listen to music, dance, read books, play smash karts, and go for walks with her. But lately, it's been sick from eating something. What should I do?
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I agree with Jill. You need to get your vet to see her and find out what is going on.
Let us know what you find out.
Barb
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22 Mar 2023, 19:52
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Enzyme Switch
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mamabear7 » 20 Mar 2023, 22:16
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Hello everyone! Our Ruby girl is doing great on her Purina Pro Plan GastroENteric food topped with two crushed PancrePlus tablets. We’re going to see an IMS next week and he told our vet the tablets were worthless compared...
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Any extra B12 is excreted in the urine as it is a water soluble vitamin.
My normal dogs that I would run long distances with (10 to 15 miles) usually pooped a normal poop before starting then somewhere mid run would have a...
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Last post by jilbert57
22 Mar 2023, 14:33
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Complicated EPI Case
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mbellant » 15 Mar 2023, 11:33
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Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum but have been reading up for the past 4 weeks. My 4yo GSD was just diagnosed with EPI, but it is a more complicated case. 6 weeks ago he underwent emergency surgery for a mesenteric...
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Oh gosh I’m so happy to hear that and hope very much that he keeps eating for you! Good luck!
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Last post by DocX
21 Mar 2023, 21:25
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Change in Water Intake
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NewtonMom » 20 Mar 2023, 21:39
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I have an almost 8 year old Belgian Malinois diagnosed with EPI in July 2022. He dropped from 63 pounds to 46 pounds before we figured out what was wrong, but he gained all his weight back by January 2023. His original...
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i too was thinking possible diabetes or a UTI.... since your dog has long since been acclimated to enzymes, it's not the initial reaction of excess thirst to the enzymes.... If possible i would bring to the vet and have some...
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Mar 2023, 12:09
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Long time listener, first time caller :)
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Jigsaw » 21 Mar 2023, 10:17
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I have read some of these forums for a while, it comes up often when I'm searching for new information. I have a 3 1/2 year old Australian Cattle Dog named Jigsaw. She is a rescue and we adopted her knowing some - but...
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thanks you for sharing Jiggy's story with us.... (i love the name!!!!!!!!!). Sounds like you are doing a WONDERFUL job managing her EPI ... and i must say... Jiggy lucked out and got her human angel with you!!!
regarding...
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Mar 2023, 11:49
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Montgomery is ELEVEN!!???
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Montgomery » 20 Mar 2023, 20:13
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Montgmery is eleven years young. Crazy. Amazing. Too fast. Healthy as a horse and strong as an ox, but, oh, little cat, don't get old too fast.
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I'll make sure to dig the camera out. He never minds being photographed.
Thank you!
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Last post by Montgomery
20 Mar 2023, 20:55
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Looking for Advise on Creon 25000
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Monika Bradik » 16 Mar 2023, 04:44
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Hello everyone,
please share your experience with Creon 25000.
I started giving this med to my GSD yesterday (after months of using Almazyme Powder). After two meals with Creon 25000 yesterday I was happy to see that his...
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Thank you, Olesia!
When I took him to this vet in November to address the weight loss/diarrhea issues, the vet put him on Hill's i/d low fat diet. Then, when all the testing revealed that he had EPI, the vet switched his...
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Last post by Monika Bradik
20 Mar 2023, 06:15
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Panakare Plus to Vedco Pancreved
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dogxander » 28 Feb 2023, 17:11
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Hi everyone. Xander has been effectively treated with Panakare Plus since May 2019. The price of Panakare Plus has gotten out of hand, almost triple in the last year. I successfully transitioned to Pancreved over a couple...
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Yes daily B12 for 5 years now
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Last post by dogxander
16 Mar 2023, 17:14
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New to the forum
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Vossiesmom » 22 Feb 2023, 07:25
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Hi all!
My name is Marie and (one of) Vos' mom(s). We live in the Netherlands.
Vos has recently been diagnosed with EPI. Which felt like a big relief, because for 6 months we saw her getting skinnier and skinnier, putting...
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One teaspoon of standard powdered enzymes is approximately 2.8 grams, if that helps.
Thanks Jane, that definitely helps!!
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Last post by Vossiesmom
16 Mar 2023, 16:52
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Attention ALL FLORIDIANS!
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Olesia711 » 13 Mar 2023, 00:50
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If you live in Florida.... PLEASE be aware of this recall!
....from the Stratford Care USA-written, FDA-posted recall notice, which also explains, “Vitamin A toxicity may include general malaise, anorexia, nausea,...
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Thank you for this important information, Olesia.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
16 Mar 2023, 13:17
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EPI dog coughing
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mkazin » 14 Mar 2023, 19:07
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Hi all--
Since last night (for about 16 hours now) my EPI dog Scottie has been coughing on and off. Video here:
It seemed to be acid reflux, so I gave her an acid reducer, but that only seemed to help temporarily. It's...
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Glad the meds from the vet is helping! Typically EPI does not cause coughing issues, unless it's more like gagging or vurping.... but then again, i have learned over the years, never to say never :D ..... so i hopethe meds...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Mar 2023, 14:03
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Trixie: Upcoming dental surgery (anything I need to know?)
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TrixEPIMama » 15 Mar 2023, 10:06
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I took Trixie (2-year-old EPI-diagnosed ACD or mix) to the vet on Monday for what I thought might be a foreign object lodged in her gums. Turned out to be an interestingly broken tooth. She goes in for dental surgery a week...
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Oh WOW... never thought of that but i LOVE the idea of warming blankets!
REgarding those meds:
1. Carprofen is a pain killer, perfectly fine and often very much needed!
2. Clindamycin works by inhibiting bacterial protein...
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15 Mar 2023, 13:13
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timing of seeing effects of changes: which enzyme
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Trish » 02 Mar 2023, 10:10
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I adopted a dog with EPI from a shelter 4 weeks ago. At the shelter, Flurry was stabilized with fecal score typically 3 (based on your photo classification.) With an increase in food and slightly more enzyme (per amount of...
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You're very welcome, Pat. I'm glad this EPI n00b could be of a little help.
I love ACDs and Aussies. In the past I've fostered both and adopted several ACD mixes, which were among my all-time favorite dogs. Where I live...
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15 Mar 2023, 11:35
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DOG FOOD RECALL
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Jean » 12 Mar 2023, 13:06
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From dog food advisor
Greetings,
You're getting this email alert because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified of dog food recalls.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has expanded its voluntary recall of...
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THANKS JEAN...... it just never ends, eh/! :(
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13 Mar 2023, 00:51
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