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.
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Last post by Olesia711
13 Nov 2023, 13:47
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Dog food brands
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Corgeze » 01 May 2023, 17:32
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What dog food brands are people having success with? With not being able to get the Sport Dog food I have been researching and not sure what to try. I looked at the list of foods on this site but would like to hear what...
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Some popular dog food brands include:
Hill's Science Diet
Royal Canin
Purina Pro Plan
Blue Buffalo
Iams
Nutro
Merrick
Wellness
Canidae
Taste of the Wild
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Last post by thedogsecrets
12 Nov 2023, 16:55
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Victor recall expanded
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dogxander » 11 Nov 2023, 11:27
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The Victor Dog Food recall now includes all varieties. Without the ability to slowly transition to a different food I am looking for a food with the same main protein from bison or beef and under 4% fiber. Except for Sorghum...
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The Victor line of contaminated foods has been expanded.... the attached is the full list as of now:
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Nov 2023, 13:10
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Sport Dog Elite OOS everywhere
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Vanillanix » 19 Nov 2022, 18:43
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Hey everyone!
My baby Echo has been thriving since her EPI diagnosis 2.5 years ago. I’ve diligently followed the recommendations of all the awesome folks in this forum with her food and supplements and she’s been...
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I too loved the SPORTS food..... but my 2nd best is now:
Castor & Pollux Pristine Beef & Sweet Potato
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Nov 2023, 10:29
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Lost weight after restarting walks, not gaining back
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cjjames » 05 Nov 2023, 14:19
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My girl Jade (GSD) was almost four years back with EPI. Once diagnosed, we started the enzymes with food and she gained back most* (not all) of her weight. She was close to 80lbs prior and went back to 75lbs after starting...
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You can just mix it in with the meal, or plop it right on top. Most dogs love coconut oil.---Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
07 Nov 2023, 18:24
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Bad smell-enzymes help! Getting the right balance?!
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Lucygal222 » 06 Nov 2023, 07:52
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045C6A72-2D51-42B6-A5A5-02A2E49F66E3.jpeg Hello, my lovely 5 yo KCCS Lucy was diagnosed with EPI in August, she’s been on a 50/50 mix of Royal Canin Gastro dry food with Lilys Kitchen salmon or lamb dry food. I give her...
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ahhh.... she is indeed a cutie.
ANd Jeremy is correct.... SLippery Elm, side from having prebiotic properties .... is also a mucilage... which may lessen the efficacy of some medications.... but it is very minute.
What i...
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Nov 2023, 19:40
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Prayers for Tucker
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Tuckaboo Pam » 16 Jul 2023, 09:35
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Hey Everybody. I haven't been able to be on the forum in quite awhile. Lots of family stuff has been happening. It's good to know this place still chugs away.
Those of you who know me will remember that it was my Tucker who...
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Oh Pam... my heart goes out to you...... i know you are doing your best by him and i am glad to hear that the chinese herbs appears to give Tucker a little boost.... even though you know...................................
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Nov 2023, 19:34
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Diarrhea after taking enzymes
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Cmsphx » 04 Nov 2023, 11:08
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My Golden retriever was very recently diagnosed with EPI. She has been on 1/2 tsp of Pantenex in her 4 meals for 1 day. Today she has diarrhea and is lethargic. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
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Glad to hear that the poo was darker. Please continue to give us updates. When first starting to deal with EPI.... there can be a lot of adjustments until you get the results you expect... and that is what we are here for......
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Last post by Olesia711
04 Nov 2023, 20:01
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Our attendance at the GSD Natl
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Olesia711 » 30 Oct 2023, 20:49
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Epi4Dogs attendance at the GSD Nationals in Springfield Illinois Oct 26-28th was well worth it! I am so glad we were invited to attend. Many thanks to Lynn Goswick and the Board of the GSD Nationals for inviting us and...
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Thank you for the report, Olesia. I am so glad you went. It sounds like you made a real impact with lots of information for people to take back to their communities about EPI. And so many beautiful German Shepherds!
Thank...
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Last post by Barb
02 Nov 2023, 11:46
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Bad Breath
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PipersMom » 11 Sep 2022, 12:21
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Hi, Piper has been doing great but recently we had to go to an internist because she was getting lots of vurps. He changed her diet from The Farmers Dog Beef Recipe to me cooking her food for her. It is also a lot lower in...
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you are very welcome.... it can be so frustrating trying to figure out what the triggers are.... the bad breath is, as you noted, from the gut..
Please keep us posted!
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Last post by Olesia711
01 Nov 2023, 19:20
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Smelly Snout?
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bailey2020 » 01 Nov 2023, 15:33
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Hey Everyone, I'm new here, my dog Bailey got diagnosed about a year and a half ago! She will be 3 on Christmas Day!
I'm feeding the pancreatin X8 .. with purina Gastro food
Does anyone notice a bad smell coming from her...
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Hi. Yes some say it smells a little sour. You can try wiping the snout with a wet cloth after meals and see if that helps.
Here is a survey that we conducted awhile back:
Some say the smell gets less over time.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
01 Nov 2023, 16:10
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Bailey - 3y Golden Retriever - Symptoms persist
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[email protected] » 31 Oct 2023, 15:15
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Hi everyone,
Our Golden Retriever, Bailey, was diagnosed with EPI in August this year. After four months of symptoms and three months of treatment with enzymes we are now waiting on a referral for a scope as the thought is...
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Hi, I'm sorry you and Bailey are having trouble getting stabilized. It can be so frustrating, but after some tweaking you'll get her settled.
Please post all the test results from your vet, so that a staff member can...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
01 Nov 2023, 04:28
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Advice Please - New EPI Dx! Vomiting Now too
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Mackie's Mom » 14 Oct 2023, 02:19
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I would very much appreciate some advice. I am keeping a log on my Mackie's progress so I can track what works/doesn't work.
MACKIE MAC’s EPI LOG - Her B12 was 156 and cTLI was 1.7, got diagnosis on 10/6
OCT 1st/2nd -...
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I don't have a lot of experience with slippery elm as my dog gets life saving medication orally. I didn't even want to have the possibility of it not getting absorbed correctly. It might effect it a little, but giving it at...
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25 Oct 2023, 19:36
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