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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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
Jxx
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Hi EPI template (that can also be used for other things...) is AMAZING!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Feb 2023, 10:59
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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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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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Hi Rowan's mom,
Well i spoke to a lady who does use CREON for her cat.... with great success... although she too had to play around with the dosage like we do with dogs on CREON until they found the magic dose that works....
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Mar 2023, 20:23
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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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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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i agree again... for now, try stopping the pills and start with 1/2 to 3/4 tsp of powdered enzymes per 1 cup of food.
ALSO..... B12 and SID could also be in play.
I thought you posted before...... but if so, need to find...
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Mar 2023, 12:07
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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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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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Layla is so beautiful. Congratulations on the weight gain. You are doing a terrific job with her. I was going to suggest keeping a journal, but you are already doing that. She is lucky to have you.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
20 Mar 2023, 11:45
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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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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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We ARE excited to be going.... it's been so long since i have attended a conference myself due to my bad lower back..... since this is only 3 hours away, i am hoping all will go well... with me and with our presentations!!
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Mar 2023, 21:07
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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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Last post by Olesia711
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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Last post by TrixEPIMama
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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Last post by Olesia711
13 Mar 2023, 00:51
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EPI Diagnosed…diets and moods?
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Milly » 12 Mar 2023, 18:35
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Hello everyone, Firstly I can’t tell you how grateful we are for this forum 👏 and the thorough advice which I’ve applied as our beautiful 2yr old Border Collie has been diagnosed with EPI (two blood tests confirmed).
Sadly...
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HI Milly,
I am so sorry that your pet is going thru this. Personally i would get a second opinion.... ASAP ...because of the anemia situation.
Did you vet examine your dog further to determine WHY your dog is anemic???...
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Mar 2023, 00:37
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What a difference a year has made (Mina update)
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DocX » 12 Mar 2023, 09:29
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It's been about a year and a month since my GSD Mina, now almost 3, was diagnosed with EPI. She has gained almost almost 20 pounds since her diagnosis and finally become a dog who likes to eat most of the time. I can't...
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Thanks for Mina's update...and thank you for the very kind words!!!! and YES!... your vet is 110% correct.... some dogs just need to do Tylan antibiotic... no matter how hard we try not to do antibiotics, sometimes when all...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Mar 2023, 23:46
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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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HI Candace,
First let me apologize for not responding yesterday..... also, thanks for letting me know that you are not getting notifications.... i stopped getting them too.... *sigh*.... something is going on cause ever...
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Mar 2023, 19:42
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Questions about Saving Jack
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Heather » 06 Mar 2023, 09:22
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Hello. Thank you to whoever reads this, and thank you to all who posted as I have learned a lot. Nov. 2021 I got an email from PETA and was asked to knock on a door re an animal cruelty complaint from a neighbor of the...
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WOW! Thank YOU for taking in these animals and for giving them love, security and a caring home.
I agree with Jill, yes, do the TLI test for EPI, along with a B12 test. And as Jill also mentioned food fast for 12 hours...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Mar 2023, 19:20
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Raw pancreas
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jean546 » 06 Mar 2023, 09:17
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Hi Everyone,
Hope everyone's doggie's are doing well!! I wanted to try to put Rudy on Raw pancreas, he does not like the taste of enzymes or wet food. I have been putting green tripe on his food and that has helped with...
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thanks Jane for posting that... 1 to 4 ounces of raw pancreas = 1 tsp of powdered enzymes
and thanks Jill for clarifying that enzymes need to be given with every meal :)
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Mar 2023, 19:09
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Please help! Sudden symptom regression
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MomToLenni » 06 Mar 2023, 05:20
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Hi all! I’ve lurked around this forum for a while now but never posted before.
First, let me say a huge and warm THANK YOU to all the loving and generous minds that run this page. My beautiful dog Lenni (2.5 years old, half...
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Hi ALice,
I am just now catching up on some posts and i agree 100% with Jill and your vet's assessment and recommendation.... it sounds like this could possibly be stress due to a new born in the house that is triggering...
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06 Mar 2023, 19:07
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newly diagnosed- super hungry dog
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chrisPC » 05 Mar 2023, 20:53
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Hello,
My golden doodle Layla was diagnosed with EPI last week. TLI lab value 2.1
I am following advice from this forum and am so appreciative! We live in a small town, and my vet office told me they only have experience...
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Ok good on supplementing the B12 as 198 is quite low. TAMU reference range for B12 and Folate:
SERUM COBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12) AND FOLATE
REFERENCE INTERVAL
Cobalamin Folate
Canine 251 – 908 ng/L 7.7 – 24.4 µg/L
Feline 290 –...
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Last post by jilbert57
06 Mar 2023, 09:21
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My dog limp after dinner
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alex » 26 Jun 2021, 22:48
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Hi!
I have a new question.😂
My dog limps after every meal. I thought it was a joint problem. I use a variety of joint products, chondroitin, glucosamine, green-lipped mussels, fish oil (ds/da,sashas blend,4cyte,antinol,whc...
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i don't know about limping after dinner but i do know that there have been dogs here on the forum that the vet and pet owner assumed had EPI without being EPI confirmed with a TLI test.... and the dog developed a limp... in...
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05 Mar 2023, 11:55
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