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 EPI Research Announcement
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Olesia711 » 08 Sep 2023, 17:07
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After 7 long years of the largest and most detailed EPI Microbiotic and Metabolomic Research study we finally have results of this study.
However... due to the complexity of the study, myself and Dr. Barko worked on...
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That's fantastic news about the completion of the EPI Microbiotic and Metabolomic Research study! It sounds like a significant step forward in understanding Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) in dogs.
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Last post by timothyferriss
29 Nov 2023, 01:49
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9-4-2023 Urgent Update regarding TLI test results
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Olesia711 » 04 Sep 2023, 13:23
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From Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Lab:
Canine trypsin-like immunoreactivity assay
IMPORTANT: new reference interval and decision thresholds
The cTLI assay we use is a commercial assay made by Siemens that is widely used...
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Dear Trixie's Momma,
You are very welcome.... we suspected for a very long time now that many of these dogs were were techinically not EPI but yet responded to EPI treatment (like the enzymes) were segueing into EPI.... we...
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Sep 2023, 18:17
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Pantenex EPI Enzymes - Vancouver Island, Canada
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callanderbay@aol.com » 29 Nov 2023, 22:34
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Good evening everyone,
I lost my beloved, long-term companion Drake last week. He came to me with EPI when he was about 2 years old. The past 10 years with him were used to their full potential. We are on Vancouver Island,...
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I am so sorry to hear you lost your gorgeous pup.
Thank you for thinking of others.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
29 Nov 2023, 22:39
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MCT Oil
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Eddiespaghetti » 29 Nov 2023, 13:21
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Hello everyone,
I am curious on how we all feel about MCT oil vs coconut oil? My Eddie boi has been doing pretty well, but he has seem to plateau'd. We have started to rotate fish oil and coconut oil to help give a little...
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my understanding is that that is correct... lauric acid isn’t usually included in MCT oil .
I found this chart that i thought was pretty good regarding the differences between Coconut OIl and MCT Oil.......
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Last post by Olesia711
29 Nov 2023, 15:52
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prebiotics and probiotics
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Cmsphx » 25 Nov 2023, 11:28
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Hi,
I'm still new to EPI as my Golden was diagnosed early this month.
How do I know if she need prebiotics or/and probiotics? If she needs them, what do I use?
I have read that some dogs are on Slippery Elm. How do I know...
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You are correct.... although EPI is becoming more and more common, some vets, still are not seeing many, if any, cases. And because EPI is not one of the top health conditions vets simply don't have the time to devote...
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Last post by Olesia711
29 Nov 2023, 15:47
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ZEUS: Another Newbie!
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Olesia711 » 30 Jan 2023, 18:56
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by ZeusMom » Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:32 pm
Hi, I haven't figured out yet how to start a post - so I am replying here. My now 16 month old German Shepherd, Zeus has been getting treatment and improving. But he is now very...
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Giving B12 shots at home can be a viable option for some dogs. However, it's important to make sure that you are comfortable with giving injections and that you have the proper training. You will also need to be able to...
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Last post by jeffreestar
29 Nov 2023, 01:54
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New to Epi and very stressed
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Candicexq8 » 02 Mar 2023, 11:50
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Hello
I have a 8 years old diabetic dog who has epi- it started in January - spent over 1200$ with the vet in one month to run 2 full blood panels , 2 fecal tests , multiple blood sugar tests- changed food - gave...
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It's possible that your dog's enzyme dosage needs to be adjusted. Enzymes work by breaking down fat in the food, and if there isn't enough enzyme, the fat can pass through the digestive system undigested, leading to loose...
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Last post by timothyferriss
29 Nov 2023, 01:53
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Raw beef pancreas is a miracle drug for dogs with EPI
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Engineur » 28 Nov 2023, 07:17
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Dear Friends,
Raw beef pancreas is a miracle drug for dogs with EPI, but according to the professor of the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest, it is impossible to get it from slaughterhouses. It's not easy, but in...
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Oh.... what i also wanted to let you know is that i have included the link
HAUSTIERKOFF – Raw Beef Pancreas
on our Enzyme List page :
thank you!
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Nov 2023, 13:32
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loss of enzyme effectivity by long incubation
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jkblack » 13 Nov 2023, 08:00
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Does anyone know if enzymes lose effectiveness if you incubate too long? I set my dogs food out and let it incubate over night (room temp). It has not seemed to cause problems for my dog but I am wondering if the enzyme...
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I had been told by Joe from Pantenex that enzymes begin to degrade immediately once incubation begins. They recommend incubation of no more than 20 to 30 minutes, especially if new to enzymes.
Having said that, I had...
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Last post by Chance
28 Nov 2023, 11:36
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Nov 2023, 11:21
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New Epi dx
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avasmom » 21 Nov 2023, 15:32
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Hi new here. My 2 year old French bulldog was just diagnosed with Epi. Vet recommended Panakare ( ouch on wallet) 1 and half teaspoon per meal. She eats about a cup in morning and at night. How much water should I be using...
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To be clear, I did say I started giving treats close to a meal after awhile, and by that I meant once Tuck was stable. Sorry if it sounded otherwise.
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
24 Nov 2023, 12:19
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Yogurt Treats?
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Cmsphx » 19 Nov 2023, 16:57
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Prior to her EPI diagnosis, my dog enjoyed frozen yogurt treats mixed with fruit. I freeze them in small ice cube trays. Are these treats something that she can never have again? Is there a way I can make these safe for my...
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Hi! My Ronny also likes to eat yoghurts sometimes, but usually they are home-made yoghurts, not from the store. Does your dog eat store-bought? Maybe try homemade, they have a lot of probiotics, which also helps to improve...
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Last post by gabi_ross
23 Nov 2023, 00:07
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Olesia711 » 22 Nov 2023, 14:21
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Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. May you all be surrounded by family and friends, enjoying good times and good food with all!
The staff at Epi4Dogs,
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
22 Nov 2023, 14:29
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My Boy Tucker
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Tuckaboo Pam » 12 Nov 2023, 16:17
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Today we let our good boy go. His episodes had started to come more frequently and severely, so we felt we had to do it for him. This weekend we managed to keep him comfortable with aspirin, valium, water, and Hershey's...
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I'm so sorry Pam.
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Last post by DocX
20 Nov 2023, 16:26
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Do I feed the amount of pantenex with each "meal"?
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Jlynn77 » 18 Nov 2023, 20:59
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I have recently started to give my dog pantenex, I used to feed her twice a day, so I was starting with 3/4 tsp per 1.5 cups of food (meal). I recently started feeding her 3-4 times a day, smaller portions. My question is,...
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I used to work for the largest vitamin manufacturer in America, their words. The lack of oversight for supplements is pretty mind boggling. It's why you see the same warning on every supplement. That this product it's made...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
19 Nov 2023, 23:22
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Enzymes to give away in the Ottawa area, Canada
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JillianW » 02 Nov 2023, 17:13
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Sadly, my little dog Miah lost her battle with cancer and passed away in September. About a month before she died, I bought a one kilo bag of enzymes from Enzyme Diane. There is at least 3/4 of a kilo left and I would like...
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So very sorry about your great loss. I understand that pain all to well. But at 9 yrs old, it's not really expected. It somehow seems harder.
It is very kind of you to pass on your enzymes; especially as things are harder...
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Last post by Chance
19 Nov 2023, 21:51
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Poop soft again after being normal for a few years
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mkazin » 13 Nov 2023, 14:25
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My 4 year old EPI girl Scottie (GSD Mix) has had almost completely normal poos for a few years now. Over the past few days, it's been quite soft again. Not quite diarrhea but the next closest thing. Orange and very soft....
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I have not used it for diarrhea, but it can be used for that. You just want to give it in a low amount otherwise it will have the opposite effect you mentioned. I would start at roughly 1/2 teaspoon per 20 pounds, or faction...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
19 Nov 2023, 20:11
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Eating poop! And farmers dog food!
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GabandSam » 18 Nov 2023, 20:40
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Hi everyone. It’s been some time since we’ve posted. Richie, our 13 pound schnoodle, has been diagnosed with EPI for about 3 years now. He is doing SO well. However, he loves the tasty, NASTY, treat of eating his own poo....
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Tucker would eat anybody's poop, so I don't think it's always a matter of undigested food in it. After we got him settled, he was not quite as compulsive as he was before enzymes. My hound seems to have watched him & decided...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
19 Nov 2023, 19:12
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Canadian-based Company
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TigerBiger » 15 Nov 2023, 12:51
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Hello all,
We're creating a company here in Canada to be an enzyme provider. This will avoid import tariffs and currency exchange rates.
To do this, one of the Market validation stages involve - will people want this?- if...
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Andrea brought up some very good points / considerations. Looking forward to hearing more specifics :)
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Last post by Olesia711
19 Nov 2023, 10:09
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CTLI COST
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Cynthiawithgsd » 13 Nov 2023, 14:22
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My German Shepherd has to have the C TLI Test. The vet says the test at IDDEXX is $318. Is this average or above average? Her T4 test on blood work is 6 and 2-4 is normal. Does EPI affect
the throid? Her glucose is a bit...
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hi Pam, Sadly, that is indeed what is happening when corporates purchase private vet clinics...... i swear they are following the footsteps of what has happened with human doctor practices when purchased by corporate...
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Last post by Olesia711
18 Nov 2023, 19:03
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Training-Treats
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Majorqt75 » 19 Oct 2023, 10:24
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I have started Abbey in Obdience this week…she has a lot of the basics down as she is 6…but the trainers are telling me not to feed her before we go, which I told them no because she has a condition that will not work with...
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I train as a SAR K9 handler and my GSD is always doing something that revolves around engagement and training ;-)
To create my training treats I simply put his same quantity of kibble in the same quantity of enzymes I use...
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Last post by dcougman
18 Nov 2023, 17:43
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Introducing Changes - Is Mushy stool good enough to expect?
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Mackie's Mom » 13 Nov 2023, 18:01
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I would really appreciate feedback, as Mackie Mac has had five weeks of consistently mushy stools, score of 6 on Purina fecal scoring system. Although, she has gained 3 lbs in that five weeks time. Her weight pre-EPI was 79...
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I will indeed keep you posted with what they say.... i have a bunch of things to ask them... so i am just adding this to the list. It will be a while before i send the list :) but will keep you posted.
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Nov 2023, 18:09
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Confused on prebiotic,probiotic for long term management
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Fepi » 01 Nov 2023, 08:47
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Hi all.
I am wondering if anyone could share insight on the correct use of prebiotic, probiotics to help with managing SIBO (or small intestine issues) and/or maintaining/preventing once he is stabilized.
I am slightly...
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thanks Andrea for sharing your dog, Chance's probiotic experiences!!!! A VERY good example of how not all probiotics are suitable for all EPI dogs even the brands that appear to work well for many EPI dogs, or is highly...
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Nov 2023, 10:05
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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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Eddie, make sure the bones are long enough, so they can't get stuck on the bottom jaw. I was at urgent care once, when a screaming dog was brought in to have one removed. After that, I threw all mine away & asked for the...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
16 Nov 2023, 22:23
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Lypex dosing and smelly poop
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Sara&Koda » 01 Nov 2023, 17:45
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Hello everyone,
My Swiss shepherd Koda is one year old and was diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in March. Since then we've been trying to stabilise him, the problem is that the only dry food he can digest...
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that sure is the truth !!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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13 Nov 2023, 13:47
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