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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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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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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Not sure how you would treat a yak bone with enzymes. Maybe give after an enzymed meal.
How about starting a new thread and introducing us to your Epi pup Jasper?
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
19 Jan 2024, 09:34
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Would Love Your Wisdom
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Miley’s Mom » 12 Jan 2024, 22:18
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I think we are generally moving in the right direction!
I’m so confused about poop. It’s been leaps and bounds better since the day we started enzymes and I’ve been super happy with how we’re progressing. We’re about to...
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Excellent article Jeremy.... thanks for posting!!!!
.... interestingly though...... the bacterium that the Tylan decreases are the bacterium that EPI dogs have an overload of :
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located in this research:...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Jan 2024, 13:28
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At a loss..uncontrollable itching?? .please help
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Haleschmidt » 12 Jan 2024, 16:10
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My dog is a 3.5 year old GSD diagnosed with EPI right around his first birthday. We have done B12 and enzyme Diane combinations over the last 2.5 years that have worked great. Over the last few months, he has been itching...
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YES!!!!!!!!!!! EPI dogs have a huge depletion in fat soluble vitamins and unfortunately, the enzymes don't help with this... they did a study and even after you put an EPI dog on enzymes, their fat-soluble vitamins still...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Jan 2024, 19:39
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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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Slippery Elm does the same as Benefiber... HOWEVER Slippery Elm is not as harsh.
Either do what Jeremy recommended... if giving the Benefiber, either reduce the Slippery Elm or stop the slippery elm all together and then if...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Jan 2024, 11:45
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This Cat...
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Montgomery » 10 Jan 2024, 19:55
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So, Montgomery's been a bit unwell. He's had a cough, which seems to be going away. I think he's working on a good hairball. He had a wooly stool this morning and seems to be feeling better. We've been doing his lights...
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The cough seems to be about gone now, thank goodness. He's back to his active, chaotic little self, shooting marbles, tipping Flapjack and generally raising Cain. His veterinarian.... Feed Hypodiet, boil his bedding, don't...
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Last post by Montgomery
12 Jan 2024, 05:10
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12-28-23 Dog Food Recall
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Olesia711 » 28 Dec 2023, 12:38
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Just sharing... there is another dog food recall:
Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
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Thanks for sharing this important information! It's crucial for pet owners to stay informed about recalls like this one. Safety is a top priority when it comes to our pets' well-being. Immaculate Grid
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Last post by rosiewilsonnsjh
12 Jan 2024, 02:09
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Struggling, help with GSD please
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Kissy1921 » 29 Dec 2023, 06:10
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Hello to everybody and thank you for letting me join. I desperately need some help as feel at the moment we are sinking and not sure what to do next .
I have a GSD Molly, who is 3 yrs old and all of her life until March...
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Mine is the Gut Guard.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
11 Jan 2024, 16:31
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So many questions for EPI GS dog
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cfreeman0405 » 15 Feb 2023, 12:43
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Let me start off mentioning I am so thankful I found this website. I'm overwhelmed with all the information, so forgive me if I have overlooked a previous post regarding some of my questions.
Here is how it all started. My...
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I adopted a dog from Thailand once, and they also had difficulty eating and being healthy. Lots of from there have challenging lives, and it's unfortunate.
For Sin, try changing his food a bit, like using different kinds or...
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Last post by debbybender
09 Jan 2024, 10:58
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B-12 Supplementation - 3 questions please
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Mackie's Mom » 07 Jan 2024, 12:41
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Mackie Mac is doing really well. She is back to her pre-EPI weight. She gets 1 tsp enzymes per cup kibble, 1 Proviable, 1 Omeprazole. She is eating 5 cups kibble (78 lb girl), divided into 2 meals. She has two darker than...
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Hi Laura and thanks for the details about Mackie. Sounds like she has done really well...... except my going forward concern would be for the B12 situation.
If she was receiving B12 shots for the past 6 weeks and her B12...
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Jan 2024, 12:06
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Confused about enzymes
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Nainbud » 06 Jan 2024, 13:19
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Hello All
It's been a while I have been here. I hope you all and our epi babies our doing great.
My epi baby Buddy has fought a lot of battles in the last 2 years. She was diagnosed with Distemper in 2022 leading to full...
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if the Nyla Bone you would like to give Buddy is something that she cannot break off little pieces and do intestinal or tooth damage to herself.. ... then yes... that is perfectly fine. BUT...again, i personally would avoid...
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Jan 2024, 10:43
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Possible EPI - please help
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Winnieph1 » 30 Aug 2023, 01:31
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Hello - I don’t know where else to turn to so I’m hoping someone can help me please. I’ve been to my vets but unfortunately they haven’t been of much help, I am booked in for a second opinion at a different vet on Monday and...
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regarding food and diabetic blood spikes..... OMG...... you are going to be amazed at how much you learn about food.
I remember years ago i used to chuckle to myself when i was told fresh (free-range) farm eggs are better...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Jan 2024, 16:56
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Advice prior to EPI testing
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Kay Pups » 31 Dec 2023, 16:43
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Hello,
My almost 9 year old Standard Poodle, Lilah, has a history of what we suspect to be pancreatitis - occasional episodes of low appetite with some vomiting and abdominal tenderness. She was seen last by the vet...
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Kay, I am so sorry to hear of Lilas diagnosis.
There is a therapy that has helped many people and animals you might look into. It uses Tagamet and Benadryl.
Here is a group:
Best wishes, give Lilah a hug.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
06 Jan 2024, 09:21
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Maezi dx cancer
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wandaMaeZi » 29 Dec 2023, 15:10
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Hello all. Tis been awhile .
Maezi has been doing well - she developed Cushings 2 years ago that has been managed well with meds .
Her EPI has been in check for a long long time 😊
She had an ACL surgery 2 years ago that she...
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Oh Wanda,
It is heart-wrenching knowing that they are in the twilight of their days....... the ONLY words i have that may be considered as advice, but i am hesitant to even label this as such cause every situation is unique...
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Jan 2024, 12:07
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2024 New Year
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Olesia711 » 31 Dec 2023, 16:40
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We, the staff at Epi4Dogs would like to wish everyone ... with and without a tail :D ..... a very Happy 2024 New Year!!!
May you all be safe, have good health and truly enjoy the new year!
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Happy New Year everyone!
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Last post by jilbert57
02 Jan 2024, 13:10
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Beautiful Calendar
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Montgomery » 27 Dec 2023, 16:58
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We just received next year's calendar and it's lovely. I like how the pets are listed as being loved by their humans. It's a nice touch. You all have beautiful animals!
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Congratulation! tunnel rush :D :D
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Last post by bridgejogger
29 Dec 2023, 04:08
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PanTenex Christmas Sale 🎄
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Michaela » 20 Dec 2023, 09:35
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Christmas Sale - get 10% off
Dec 20-25, use code XMAS10
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So great. But it seems I'm a bit late, right?
super mario bros wonder
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Last post by jamesrobinson
29 Dec 2023, 03:02
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Which Probiotic/Prebiotic to start with
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jleach04 » 05 Aug 2022, 13:37
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There seems to be a ton of information on pro/pre biotics helping SIDs but I am at a loss as to which one to try first. Prior to his dx, we did use fortiflora for a time, which seemed to have some positive impact on his...
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Keep a food journal for your dog and restrict him freedom of movement for a while. This time of year, a lot of things might trigger allergic responses. pico park
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Last post by jessefay
28 Dec 2023, 22:35
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Merry Christ
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Olesia711 » 24 Dec 2023, 12:28
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Wishing everyone a wonderful, safe and very Merry Christmas from the staff at Epi4Dogs!
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May your homes be strewn with pet toys. Happy everything everybody!
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Last post by Montgomery
25 Dec 2023, 12:24
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Please advise! Newly diagnosed EPI Found Bloody Stool!
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Mom of a Tibetan » 14 Apr 2019, 22:16
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Hello! I have a 5.5yr old Tibetan Terrier Molly. I just did the home EPI test and she tested positive so we have a vet appointment for Wednesday. I have not had the Vitamin B12 test done nor a recent fecal parasite test...
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Hi Ann,
I'm glad to hear Molly's stools have been looking better and there's been no more signs of blood recently. It sounds like the combination of enzymes, glandulars, and other supplements you have her on is helping....
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Last post by sareenamoreno342
24 Dec 2023, 20:33
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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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Carafate is a good option. I have had to put one of my dogs on it for a little after she got sick.
Another option is Omeprazole. This is what I used for Eddie when we first started the EPI journey.
You can also try cut back...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
24 Dec 2023, 16:00
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Slippery Elm For Non-EPI Cat?
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Montgomery » 23 Dec 2023, 13:08
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Montgomery's half-sister-cousin-auntie, Sylvia Rose...I think I posted about her before, if not, I now know what is causing her diarrhea. She has an allergy which requires her to be on an anthistamine at times. She was on it...
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Find me someone here who hasn't been made creative by their furballs.
When Sylvia Rose was four weeks old her favourite way to say hello was to put her claws out and spit in your face. She's sixteen and hasn't changed....
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Last post by Montgomery
23 Dec 2023, 19:29
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Emergency Enzymes - Recommendations Needed!!
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jminchala12 » 22 Dec 2023, 09:27
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Hello!
Unfortunately, FedEx seems to have our package on the wrong vehicle and it is just moving further away from me rather than closer.
My 85lb GSD has been doing great on Viokase-V powder 1 1/4 tsp per meal 3x a day.
We...
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In a pinch, you can check if The Vitamin Shoppe has some digestive enzyme supplements. Look for ones with lipase, protease, and amylase - those are the key enzymes. Dosage might vary, but maybe start with a quarter or half...
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Last post by debbybender
23 Dec 2023, 12:07
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SID/SIBO
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Emma.cyan » 19 Dec 2023, 16:11
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Hi all,
I was hoping for some advice on requesting Tylan from the vet. I’m not sure if my pup needs it or not, but she’s newly diagnosed EPI and has been on the enzymes for about a week now. Her stool has firmed up a lot,...
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Glad to hear the enzymes are helping with the stool, but I get that the noisy stomach and gas are still a concern. Tylan could be worth discussing with your vet, even if the diarrhea's not the main issue now. It can help...
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Last post by debbybender
23 Dec 2023, 12:06
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Worried
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Miley’s Mom » 22 Dec 2023, 12:28
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Hi!
I want to first think everyone. For weeks, I have been using the website and the forum as a wealth of information as we navigate our new diagnosis!
Today I am having a really tough day, and I was hoping to get some...
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I do love it when people report back saying their pup is responding to treatment. I remember the feeling defeated by trying everything and watching Eddie wither away.
My advice here is all anecdotal and only applies to...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
22 Dec 2023, 17:26
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FORGOTTEN ENZYMES
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daizyduh911 » 14 Dec 2023, 22:49
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Has anyone forgotten to give ezymes at one meal time?
Because of work I had to carry doggos pancreatic enzymes every day back and forth. I did great at it the first week the second week I forgot them only ONE DAY 12/5 which...
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I am glad Kai is doing better. It's the best when everything starts to click with EPI treatment.
As Olesia mentioned fish oil or coconut oil is, in my opinion, better than corn. You can also try flaxseed or sunflower oil. I...
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21 Dec 2023, 12:11
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