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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Niko upset tummy - vet visit scheduled
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Regina B » 28 Feb 2024, 11:02
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Good Morning All,
Niko threw up yesterday morning his dinner from the night before, but ate his breakfast as usual and was fine all day yesterday. He ate last night as normal, but threw up again about 30 mins after eating,...
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You're covered by everyone else. I wanted to stop by and advise against giving metronidazole. When my vet sees cases of vomiting or diarrhea, that is usually the first thing they try to do. It is not advised to use...
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Last post by alicebobby
11 Mar 2024, 00:26
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Levi-9 month old golden retriever (home from ER/ICU 3 days)
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LisaDorn2024 » 06 Mar 2024, 12:53
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Levi spent 15 days in the ER/ICU and has not responded to the treatment protocol with the exception of his diarrhea status. Upon admission he was unable to control his liquid diarrhea (both free flowing and squirts when...
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If you prefer to private message me that would be great.
PM sent
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Last post by Dan_L
10 Mar 2024, 14:23
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Do I need to make dosage adjustments?
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Dan_L » 18 Feb 2024, 15:52
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My vet originally started my EPI dog Jaxson out on Panzquin and the enzyme values on the Panzquin container are:
Panzquin
Lipase - 71,400
Protease - 388,000
Amylase - 460,000
I’m now using Enzyme-Diane and the current...
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Davi, I always used 1 teaspoon per cup of kibble when I used Diane's enzymes, and it was perfect. The translation, the formulas, I know nothing. Just that the classic recipe is 1 teaspoon 6X to 1 cup of kibble, moisten, let...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
10 Mar 2024, 10:03
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S. Boulardii
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LisaDorn2024 » 06 Mar 2024, 21:27
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Has anyone added Saccharomyces boulardii (yeast based probiotics) to your EPI pet's treatment protocol? This was suggested to me by AnimalBiome (they do gut microbiome testing) and they said it can often help with diarrhea....
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Creon 12
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Last post by LisaDorn2024
07 Mar 2024, 17:52
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Hunny’s health reverting? Need help.
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HunnysMom » 28 Dec 2023, 11:02
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I haven’t posted in a while as Hunny has been doing well.
However, I’ve noticed about one to two weeks ago her poop started to become soft again not like diarrhea/sludge/patties but just soft, not firm at all.
it looks...
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Sorry to hear about Hunny’s barfing. You mentioned it happens more than it should. If you think it is from eating too fast and you are feeding dry food, snuffle mats work VERY well and are easy to find in all shapes and...
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Last post by Greyden
06 Mar 2024, 12:43
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Tylan Colour
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Kissy1921 » 05 Mar 2024, 06:57
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Can anybody tell me is Tylan is always yellow please?
Opened a new packet today, a different make and it is white.......thought I would ask before I gave it to Molly.
It is this brand
Thanks
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oh wow..... .. so you certainly know your way around dealing with dysbiosis!
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Mar 2024, 11:23
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Boson's Thread
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Syranope » 22 Jan 2024, 20:34
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Hi All!
We recently adopted Boson, the sweetest Chocolate Lab ever, from the Humane Society. He was diagnosed with EPI by them in October. We've had him for six weeks. We're learning so much about EPI and so grateful for...
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Thank you re SE
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Last post by Greyden
06 Mar 2024, 00:33
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Everything is good
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Eddiespaghetti » 04 Mar 2024, 20:41
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I am sitting in the hospital from a burst appendix and I consistently reminded how much this forum helped Eddie and me. My partner is at home taking care of him but he is doing super well again. The set back in December...
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Get Well Jeremy!
Thinking of you and sending all positive thoughts your way! Hope you have a speedy recovery!
Greyden aka Gwen & Eve
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Last post by Greyden
05 Mar 2024, 11:39
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Severely Cracked Paw Pads - EPI Side Effect?
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Greyden » 03 Mar 2024, 13:13
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Hi All,
Our rocky journey continues with Dot and want to thank everyone for their help previously. She is gaining a little weight but doesn’t yet have consistent good poo.
Dot has 2 feet with severely cracked pads and the...
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Hi Jill,
Thank you fir the article. It brought into focus some of the info I had seen piecemeal.
I'm pretty much doing what is suggested- just find that Dot is not responding as wuickly as hoped.
Thanks again
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Last post by Greyden
03 Mar 2024, 20:26
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Lab work
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Ditexas » 15 Feb 2024, 21:26
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Hi,
I am new to the forum. My GS, Houston will be two in March and is having lab work done Saturday for EPI. How long does it normally take to get the results in? I have been googling and get such a broad range of time...
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Thank y'all so much for your kindness. Y'all are soooo sweet and this site is such a blessing! She is taking B12 injections 1x a week (.05ml). She is my fourth GS and I had never ever heard of this illness before, so again I...
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Last post by Ditexas
03 Mar 2024, 11:42
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Requesting helpful suggestions for my EPI Puppy
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LisaDorn2024 » 01 Mar 2024, 12:23
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Would really appreciate help with my 9 month old male golden retriever puppy who has just been diagnosed with EPI, IBD, Allergic to all protein sources, SID/SIBO/Dysbiosis, and B12/Folate Deficiency. He has struggled with GI...
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Have you tried insect based dog food, or the more exotic meats? Kangaroo, bison, stuff like that?
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
02 Mar 2024, 17:12
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Best Dog Food Suggestions that work For EPI
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Bonnie's » 09 Feb 2024, 15:12
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My 8 year golden diagnosed with EPI and managed well since he was 3 now needs a new dog food! Please, can anyone post back as to what current dog food on the market is working for their EPI dog. So many suggested ones have...
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Thanks Dan, that explains why so many complaints of illness on Consumer Reports I guess.
You are very welcome Bonnie. I think this is possibly why more and more people are turning to making food for their cats and dogs at...
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Last post by Dan_L
01 Mar 2024, 08:23
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Newly Diagnosed Black Lab Need Help
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darindeb19 » 23 Feb 2024, 14:16
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Hello!
We have a 7 year old Black Lab, names Stella that was recently diagnosed with EPI. We noticed she was losing weight even though she was still eating well. We are currently using Vet One PancrePlus enzyme, 2 tsp...
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We haven't been on this journey very long but can share with you some of the things we have gone through with Dot.
Dot has had the 'spasms' but now they are almost gone since she is now actually digesting food and finally...
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Last post by Greyden
29 Feb 2024, 12:32
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Yorkie Just Diagnosed
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DollysMoMo » 24 Feb 2024, 14:53
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Hi, I'm very grateful to have found this forum.
Our one year old yorkie (11 pounds) has been sick for 4 months. We went to three different vets trying to find out what was wrong with her. After months of visits and research...
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dordle
I had a foster kitten named Malcolm with a grade four heart murmur. He sounded like a washing machine when I held him to my ear. The veterinarian wasn't optomistic. However, he was adopted to an experienced and...
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Last post by betterwound
25 Feb 2024, 22:16
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New Skills
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Montgomery » 17 Feb 2024, 22:11
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It's been two years since Montgomery saw the naturopathic veterinarian who made such a positive change in his life. I started thinking about all the things he's learned to do since then...
Use the litter box by himself. He...
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Between Montgomery and Flapjack, I'd have no fingers left if it wasn't for my pill gun.
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Last post by Montgomery
25 Feb 2024, 19:50
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Confused
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Dan_L » 24 Feb 2024, 08:45
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So when looking at places to order Tylan online once the vet gave a prescription I happened to stumble across a link to Tractor Supply ( that appears to not require a prescription. It says it’s for chickens, turkeys, swine,...
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well said :)
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Last post by Olesia711
24 Feb 2024, 19:58
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At a Loss
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bethmlambert22 » 20 Feb 2024, 17:10
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Hello everyone,
I am a long-time lurker and first-time poster. My GSD, Riker, was diagnosed with EPI in August 2023, and it was a stressful as well as a bit scary road to his initial diagnosis. I cannot thank this website...
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Beth, what you described is very, very common..... so many dogs when first started on enzymes display a remarkable recovery.... but then SID rears it's ugly head and folk often mistakenly think the enzymes have stopped...
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Feb 2024, 14:29
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Linoleic acid and Taurine
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daizyduh911 » 13 Feb 2024, 16:39
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I never know how to start these threads so I'll just dive in.
Kai is about to be 4 yrs old next month for now she seems to be stable with her current food which is home cooked by me and is the following attachment and I will...
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Phew............so good to hear. I feed them raw, and wings ............. Molly loves them!
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Last post by Kissy1921
19 Feb 2024, 12:19
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Intolerance of Enzymez
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Greyden » 08 Feb 2024, 15:57
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Hi All,
We are just starting on this journey with our day-blind dog, Dot. She is 3 1/2. Received results of her TLI test last Friday, 2 Feb.
TLI = 2.2
Cobalamin = 382
Folate = 12.4
EPI diagnosed and recommendation of Purina...
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Update on Dot.
Dot has been on CREON since Turesday(13 Feb). Feeding 1 capsule/meal - was doing 4 meals/day but are going to feed smaller meals more often (5-6). Discontinued omeprozole and added Wonderlabs B12 with folate...
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Last post by Greyden
18 Feb 2024, 19:43
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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 Amy,
Yes! Cats can take CREON. CREON is enteric coated little pellets in a gelatin capsule. CREON is designed for humans with a digestive pH of around 5 (between 4 and 6) whereas dog's and cat's digestive pH is different...
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Feb 2024, 22:54
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TLI level decreased despite being on enzymes
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Dan_L » 17 Feb 2024, 13:15
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First off I want to say I have been standing back in the corner listening to many of the conversations and I’m blown away at the level of expertise, wisdom, and compassion found here.
My German Shepherd began losing weight...
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Wanted to give at least one source. They all basically say the same thing. With proper treatment they will live a full life
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
17 Feb 2024, 19:11
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EPI senior dog, struggling to get back dialed in
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Carly33 » 15 Feb 2024, 09:45
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Hello All,
I have a 19 year old Jack Russell Terrier who was diagnosed with EPI about 5 years ago. I use PanaKare Plus ground up tablets on her food, 1/2 of a tablet with 1/2 cup of food and she has done well with that for...
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hi Carly,
You are very welcome and good luck :)
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Feb 2024, 14:53
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Newly diagnosed EPI
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Fepi » 29 Oct 2023, 22:19
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Hi. We are reaching out for advice on best questions to be sure to ask our vet specialist this week when we discuss my dog’s new diagnoses of EPI. And where can we get the pancreatic enzyme my dog’s vet specialist will be...
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definitely stop the pills for 7 days prior to the blood being drawn or else you can get a false read (the B12 reading may be higher than what it actually is)
Yes, with regards to the WOnderlabs slippery elm... you give...
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Feb 2024, 13:39
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Finn gained weight, now what?
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DdannenbFinn » 13 Feb 2024, 20:34
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Hello,
We have our German Shepherd, Finn on raw beef pancreas and a new grain-free kibble (Taste of the Wild, bison/venison). Do we keep him on the raw pancreas indefinitely? He actually needs to lose weight now.
We are...
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yeah, might be wise to have that checked out.... Please keep us posted!
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Feb 2024, 13:13
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Pancreatin irritating human skin?
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patty_on » 14 Feb 2024, 18:33
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Odd question for everyone on the forum.
My puppy is only 5.5 months old so I do training sessions with her before every meal using about half her portion of kibbles. Now that I've started adding pancreatin to her kibbles...
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no question is trivial..... glad V's suggestion of the gloves helped !
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15 Feb 2024, 21:06
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