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.
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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escape proof dog harness
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shtern » 25 Oct 2020, 11:13
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What do you think about escape proof dog harness?
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Great post, a lot of stuff in here i did not know about :D
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Last post by johnsontvc
06 Nov 2020, 01:04
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Poop starts out great in morning
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OldeEnglishD » 03 Nov 2020, 09:29
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Hi Guys,
Fozzy's poop has generally been good the last few weeks but I have noticed that as the day goes on, the stool gets a little worse. He may start with 2's and 3's in the morning, but by evening it will have less form...
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I agree with reducing the probiotic for a few days and then work up to half and half. Our Bridge GSD did not do well on probiotics, but we did not slowly introduce them at half dose.
Let us know how it works out. I would...
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Last post by Barb
04 Nov 2020, 15:38
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Flare up after Spay
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Mandalong22 » 02 Nov 2020, 17:58
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So Nati has been on enzymes since May. She gained about 5 lbs right away but now we continue to fluctuate. She did the B12 shots and now her B12 is good but still had bad folate. My vet put her back on royal canine...
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What you are describing is very typical of SID (small intestinal dysbiosis) which all dogs with EPI have... the best we can do for now is to try and keep it under good control.
What i strongly recommend is to start her on a...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Nov 2020, 22:55
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Unsure what to do
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bormal » 30 Oct 2020, 20:44
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Hello all- I got my 13 year old Collie, Lucy's test results back from the vet today for the EPI test. Disappointing all the way around. Unsure of what these results actually mean if anything.
Test Result Reference...
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You are in excellent hands with Jill and Olesia! Welcome to our family. Please let us know how Lucy progresses.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
02 Nov 2020, 13:46
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GSD Struggling w/ Weight Gain
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by tigerthegsd » 01 Nov 2020, 21:02
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Hi Everyone,
I have an almost 2 year old GSD diagnosed with EPI since he was 6 months old. It's been a struggle and trial and error. We have gone through various prescription kibble diets and have now transitioned to raw...
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I too can vouch for enzyme diane's enzymes...after we finished the prescription enzymes my vet prescribed when my EPI dog Izzy was first diagnosed, when we finished that bottle i switched to EnzymeDiane's 6x powder... and...
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Last post by Olesia711
01 Nov 2020, 22:35
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rash
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denise107 » 26 Oct 2020, 21:39
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My German shepherd Holly (3) constantly getting red ears and a red stomach. We have taken her to the vet many times, and they give us antibiotics. After she finishes the prescription, it comes back. Is it the enzyme's...
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Hi Denise! I'm so sorry your baby is suffering and I'm sure you are too. I think Olesia is referring to me as the other member dealing with SEVERE allergies. I had my boy tested for food sensitivities with the NutriScan Food...
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Last post by Madelon
01 Nov 2020, 20:04
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Fozzy's GI Panel #'s
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OldeEnglishD » 27 Oct 2020, 13:54
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Hi Guys,
I got Fozzy's results back from his GI Panel. The vet said with these numbers just keep up with the supplements I am using. Please note these numbers were when I was using the human grade B12, I am now using the...
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well that sure was a stroke of luck to get more enzymes :).... IMHO... Chewy is great to deal with. I order stuff from them all the time.
And please, Feel free to ask any questions you may have.!
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Oct 2020, 18:02
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acid blockers
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peter vanhoecke » 29 Oct 2020, 13:40
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Our 13y old Husky/sheppard cross was recently diagnosed (viral)meningitis, as well as EPI (eventhough not 100% confirmed by blood test)
To fight the menginitis he's on cortisone since 6 weeks, and since he's doing well, the...
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i just read up on the Procanicare probiotics you are giving your dog. It looks like a very good product and designed for SID :)... From what i can tell it has live bacterial strains in it (Lactobacillus, etc) which is...
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Oct 2020, 15:58
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Low phosphorus dog food
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Eva » 27 Oct 2020, 07:34
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Hello I have a 6year old male Bouvier mix with king Shepard. He had full bloodwork in early July. Everything came back normal except his SDMA was 18. Vet said could be early warning sign of stage one renal and to put him on...
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Evangeline---No need to apologize! We are all dog lovers, and we're happy someone in the group was able to steer you in the right direction. Good luck!---Pam & Tucker
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
30 Oct 2020, 14:42
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a test delete
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Olesia711 » 28 Oct 2020, 20:03
okay... so this is odd.... i will contact Craig and see if he can figure it out....... thanks!
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Last post by jilbert57
28 Oct 2020, 16:28
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Please delete duplicate posts
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OldeEnglishD » 27 Oct 2020, 13:56
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Could an admin please erase my duplicate posts about Fozzy's GI Panel? I have no idea how so many posts popped up!
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sure... we will take care of and so sorry this happened.......
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Oct 2020, 09:32
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thirsty and pee not wanting to eat
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Ruby » 11 Oct 2020, 00:29
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Ruby is very thirsty and peeing a lot and now doesn't want to eat ...likes ice cubes. My vet is out of town. Emergency wants $121 just to look at her and if there are other mor important pets in need have to wait 2 to 3...
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Bless you and Ruby.
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Last post by jilbert57
27 Oct 2020, 22:40
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Graphic - what is this in her poop?
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Willow&Jen » 23 Oct 2020, 21:03
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Willow’s poop has really been firming up the past few days - then she passed this tonight. I think it looks like part ofher insides??? Iremember someone mentioning ‘shedding her bowel”... is this what this looks like?...
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Madelin, how sweet of you to think of Willow. She is as ever her feisty little playful self. We started the Albon this morning. Her poop on the other hand is not great. Today I have not seen any flesh/lining/blood, but I...
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Last post by Willow&Jen
25 Oct 2020, 20:45
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Enzyme struggles, not eating, help please
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Twinoneone » 24 Oct 2020, 19:52
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I am new to the form. We have a 20lb Boston/Pug who diagnosed January 2, 2020. Learned a lot by reading the form and posts from Facebook. Things were going well until about a month ago. All of a sudden she would not touch...
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Thanks for the responses. Here is the info you asked for.
She is on enzymes by Diane. After diagnosis the vet ordered
Pancrea powder plus. After that bottle we switched to enzymes by Diane. She did so much better. Biggest...
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Last post by Twinoneone
25 Oct 2020, 16:09
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Hello from Michigan
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OldeEnglishD » 23 Oct 2020, 14:17
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Hi my name is Matt and my family and I just adopted a 1 year, 8 month old Australian Shepherd named Fozzy. Fozzy came into the rescue where my older son and I volunteer at 27 pounds and out of it mentally. It was love at...
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Hi Matt - welcome to you and Fozzy (adorable name). Thank you for rescuing this sweet pup but especially knowing that he has EPI and that it's a lifelong condition. I will tell you that these EPI dogs are very special and it...
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Last post by Madelon
25 Oct 2020, 10:39
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Muscle wastage
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Little Hope'smum » 23 Oct 2020, 02:52
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My little Hope has been treated for epi for the past 5 years. We adopted her from the animal shelter 5 years ago. Current age could be 11 years plus...
I have noticed muscle wastage in her back legs and I feel like she has...
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Hi Cathy,
So sorry to hear that Hope is having heart issues.... my understanding is that that is pretty common with aging Cavaliers. My neighbor has Cavaliers and they are just the sweetest little pups!
It is very possible...
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Last post by Olesia711
23 Oct 2020, 22:41
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Thank you all
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morgansh » 21 Oct 2020, 18:12
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My lab, Eleanor, recently was diagnosed with EPI. Our vet had very little info other than to tell us how expensive it was to treat our girl. I did a ton of research and it led me to this site. I read your posts and got lots...
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eleanors dad. lol!
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23 Oct 2020, 13:03
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How to Administer Slippery Elm
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MeghanCJohnson99 » 14 Oct 2020, 15:02
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Hi All- Polly is still on Tylosin, however she is clearly dealing with a nasty bout of SIBO still-- crazy rumbling noises, flatulence, what seems to be acid reflux/GERD (?) She starts dry-heaving/hacking after eating but...
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I gave my girl 1/4 scoop of slippery elm powder with her food and it solved all the gurgling.
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21 Oct 2020, 18:13
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Reverse Sneezing, Coughing, And Spit-Flinging?
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Montgomery » 19 Oct 2020, 12:28
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Hey all, another head-scratcher. Anyone's furball ever do this?
Montgomery has reverse-sneezed on and off. His veterinarian isn't concerned. To-day began normally enough. He crabbed at Ramona and smacked her in the head, ate...
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He seems alright. He's had bouts of reverse sneezing before, but never, never like that. A few and he was done. This was out of control reverse sneezing, coughing, gagging, and finally sticking his hand in his mouth and...
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Last post by Montgomery
20 Oct 2020, 23:05
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Recent EPI Diganosis - Complications
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amc85032 » 12 Oct 2020, 16:24
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My 10 year old King Charles Cavalier was diagnosed was finally diagnosed with EPI the beginning of September. We started him on weekly B12 Injections, daily B12 supplements, Pantenex enzymes and FortiFlora probiotics (he is...
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Hi there and welcome to our EPI family. I have a few questions in order to offer suggestions: what was the TLI, B12 and Folate scores from the EPI test? what enzymes are you using and what dose? are you supplementing B12?...
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Last post by Madelon
20 Oct 2020, 22:08
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Sid after a round of antibiotics ?
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Cheryl » 06 Sep 2019, 08:13
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Amber has been doing so well that I have not visited on here for at least a year. Last month the vet prescribed antibiotics after her bloodwork showed some infection - not known where. About 7-10 days later, Amber's stools...
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Hi Cheryl - glad to hear your sweet Amber is responding well to the probiotics. I know you've been through the ringer with her - sending hugs and prayers.
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Last post by Madelon
20 Oct 2020, 21:57
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Questions for Vet
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Frosty_MyAussie » 28 Sep 2020, 19:04
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Hi, I have a 10 month old mini-Aussie blue merle purebred male although he was on the larger size - 44 pounds at 8 months but I doubt that now. He was from an oops breeding of a merle to a merle although the mom had tied 5x...
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Hi Susan - just wanted to check in and see if you got the test results? My boy lost 20lb before diagnosis but being a German Shepherd and all that fur you could see his hip bones and ribs but not near what a lot of them are...
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Last post by Madelon
20 Oct 2020, 21:41
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Collie with Pancreas issues
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bormal » 18 Oct 2020, 19:52
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Hello- I have a 13 year old Collie who has gotten VERY thin, lost a lot of muscle and weight over the last year. She has near zero appetite and I am currently feeding her via a turkey baster. She has frequent bouts of...
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Hi and welcome to our EPI family. The test for pancreatitis is a cPLI - testing B12 and Folate will not be able to diagnose pancreatitis. When testing for EPI they typically will test the B12 and Folate. Does your dog have...
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Last post by Madelon
20 Oct 2020, 21:22
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NEW MEMBER FIRST POST:JACK WITH ALEXA
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jilbert57 » 17 Oct 2020, 12:02
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Hi all, I'm Jack. Found this community on the search, so following a sudden weight loss and a lot of research we took our 11-month-old girl...
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Hi and welcome to our EPI family! I too will jump on the EnzymeDiane bandwagon - we thought we'd have to give our boy up because we couldn't afford the enzymes and then we found this site and EnzymeDiane.
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Last post by Madelon
20 Oct 2020, 21:04
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New member: Daisy's story
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faye grimm » 25 Dec 2019, 12:25
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Hello everyone ... I could not figure out how to post in the new members section so I am starting here.
Maybe someone can help me figure this out and I can transfer my post to the correct category.
I hope this long post...
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Hi Cheryl,
I have been ordering from these people.
You can explore their products and chose the right version depending on your dog's age, activity level, nature and breed(s).
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