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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2023 EPI Research Announcement
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Olesia711 » 08 Sep 2023, 17:07
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After 7 long years of the largest and most detailed EPI Microbiotic and Metabolomic Research study we finally have results of this study.
However... due to the complexity of the study, myself and Dr. Barko worked on...
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Thank you, Olesia.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
10 Sep 2023, 18:36
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9-4-2023 Urgent Update regarding TLI test results
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Olesia711 » 04 Sep 2023, 13:23
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From Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Lab:
Canine trypsin-like immunoreactivity assay
IMPORTANT: new reference interval and decision thresholds
The cTLI assay we use is a commercial assay made by Siemens that is widely used...
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Thank you, Olesia. This is really important information and definitely needs to get to the vets.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
07 Sep 2023, 18:04
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Starting Enzymes
Replies: 31
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GSD Dad » 09 Sep 2023, 20:47
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Hi everybody,
My GSD Luna is 6 months old and has recently started having all of the symptoms of EPI. She’s been having rough stools and we’ve been up every night for 2 weeks. She had been on metronidazole and pro pectalin...
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Now that you have a diagnosis, you can proceed, knowing what you are dealing with. Good for you for doing your research and getting a head start on treatment. Luna is lucky to have you. Let us know how she does.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
21 Sep 2023, 16:07
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Dog passing quite hard stool
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Junemason1973 » 19 Sep 2023, 03:09
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Hi,
My dog Jyn has been doing really well on enzorb, pre and pro biotics and a gastrointestinal food.
But the last couple of days he's been passing hard dry stool, I haven't changed anything regarding his meds or diet so...
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Steroids can be constipating, of course, so that may be the 'why'.
June, if you can't find pumpkin you could feed some baked sweet potato. I give more than 1 teaspoon, probably 1 rounded tablespoon, but Olesia is the true...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
19 Sep 2023, 19:23
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Enzyme Product question
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PipersMom » 16 Sep 2023, 05:45
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Jody our Nutritionist wanted me to ask the following:
Hi Shawn, I was curious if anyone in your EPI group has tried this product? Raw pancreas isn't always easy to find so this seems a lot easier for people. I wondered...
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Thank you all.
I use PancreVed Powder and plan to stick with that. Our Nutritionist wanted me to see what others here thought.
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Last post by PipersMom
19 Sep 2023, 05:01
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EPI Katana - Book series!!!
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Olesia711 » 18 Sep 2023, 14:25
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Epi4Dogs are pleased to announce that one of our EPI dogs, Katana, became the “muse” for Ashley Petit-Homme (Katana’s human companion) book(s).
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This is the book:
Katana is the main character in a...
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My job is reading aloud to kids, and I can't wait till my copy comes next week! It sounds wonderful! Kids are funny little creatures; it's easier for them to empathize with a story about a struggling animal, than a...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
18 Sep 2023, 20:21
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Last post by Mister McBoots
18 Sep 2023, 01:52
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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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Thanks, Friends. Two months today!
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
16 Sep 2023, 17:31
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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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Some good news
After removing the cottage cheese and keeping the three meals at 1 cup each her stool stabled out and was good. That lasted 4 days. This morning her stool was super soft and mushy although I was able to pick...
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Last post by PipersMom
16 Sep 2023, 05:40
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Hair loss in a dog with EPI
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awesome » 02 Oct 2018, 11:57
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Hey Folks,
I am new to the EPI4DOGS forum. I rescued a 3-1/2 shetland sheepdog in April. Shortly thereafter she was diagnosed with EPI. Started her on the enzymes and B-12 injections. The first enzyme we tried didn't work so...
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Hey Folks,
I am new to the EPI4DOGS forum. I rescued a 3-1/2 shetland sheepdog in April. Shortly thereafter she was diagnosed with EPI. Started her on the enzymes and B-12 injections. The first enzyme we tried didn't work so...
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Last post by willy66
15 Sep 2023, 09:07
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round of tylosin for maintenance
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REGIFLOR » 21 Aug 2023, 17:45
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Hi all, My Hannah dog has been stable for so long it was surprising to observe a flare up as I refer to it - in her stool (more liquid, yellow, some flatulence) . This August flare up seems to coincide with her skin...
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My vet goes in our back yard & points out the plants my dogs are likely allergic to. She also says to have my dogs all step in warm water & pat their paws, every time they go out. It's hard to keep up with this, so yes to...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
14 Sep 2023, 17:59
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Having issues for the first time in a while.
Replies: 7
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zoetaylor96 » 30 Aug 2023, 17:47
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Hello everyone!
It's been a while since I've posted on here. Due to this incredible page, we have had a wonderfully healthy pup for a while now. He has been on a strict diet of First Mate chicken and blueberries, Enzyme...
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Hi Zoe,
How is Archi doing now?
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Sep 2023, 18:49
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Possible to give viokace tablets without crushing
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Tag » 11 Sep 2023, 20:05
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Hi
I did ask for help recently on Cotazym given Viokace was discontinued in Ontario however Viokace is now available again so we're back on Viokace tablets 20,000.
We've had good success with the Viokace but our bernese is...
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is it that he is having trouble with the Viokase, once it is crushed into a powder and the powder is what is difficult for him to swallow....????
And yet, if you give him the Viokase pill whole (not crushed) it just doesn't...
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Sep 2023, 18:29
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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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thanks Jeremy for helping Marie out with the enzyme dosage. You are absolutely correct that with certain food groups/types more enzymes are needed..... i found that with a higher concentration of carbs or too much fiber i...
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Sep 2023, 15:24
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Anyone good with designing banners???
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Olesia711 » 11 Sep 2023, 16:24
Hi everyone,
Epi4Dogs is looking for help from someone good with graphic designs
We are trying to re-do our Epi4Dogs backdrop/banner for when we go to conferences, events, etc to educate others about EPI but we really...
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Sep 2023, 16:24
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New EPI Dog Mom
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MyahsMom » 21 Jul 2023, 15:26
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Goodness! I am almost in tears having finally found a site that has real people dealing with the real issues of EPI and helping each other through the process. My girl Myah, a mutt rescued off the streets 9/21 and recently...
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Were we talking about bloat when I said that? If so, taking in too much liquid while gulping down food, is listed as a contributing factor to a bloat attack, which can be deadly. BUT---YES, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
09 Sep 2023, 12:23
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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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Hi Paige,
SOOOoooo glad that you are starting to see Winnie's old self emerge once again :).
Please continue to keep us posted!
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Sep 2023, 12:06
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brown vomit
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Trish » 30 Aug 2023, 10:49
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I joined this forum in February shortly after adopting an EPI dog.
I can't thank you all enough for the information you provided- my vet is behind the times and not willing to update. Thanks to you, Flurry is stabilized on...
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My dog Bailey had acid reflux for years and could not get to the bottom of it no matter what we tried. He'd run out morning or midnight and vomit up white bile. He'd be licking and gulping air and burping. He was diagnosed...
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Last post by TonyAU
08 Sep 2023, 08:40
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New - Need Urgent Help 6 yo Cavoodle with Pancreatitis/IBD/Colitis
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TonyAU » 01 Aug 2023, 19:02
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I am new here. Olesia suggested i gather what vet records i cna and submit here for assistance.
In Summary
Bailey (male neutered) is 6 yo has been suffering with Pancreatitis/IBD issues since age 1 when he would throw up...
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Thank You Barb and All.
Mistakes i made was trusting the vets. Perhaps in emergency situation to keep my dog alive, but not actually for the long term better health of the dog.
Also, i am biased towards all natural...
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Last post by TonyAU
08 Sep 2023, 08:27
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Last post by Mister Admin
07 Sep 2023, 23:46
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Recently diagnosed cat won't eat food with enzymes
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knavillus21 » 30 Aug 2023, 03:40
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Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum as my sweet angel cat Lola (tabby, age 7) was diagnosed with EPI. Some history on Lola, around October of 2021, Lola started losing weight but eating the same. I took her to the vet to...
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it's not too late to know
clicker
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Last post by ncesqualid
07 Sep 2023, 00:39
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Treats/rewards
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Eddiespaghetti » 04 Sep 2023, 21:44
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Hello everyone,
Eddie has doing well with the EPI treatment. He is having some issues with his left hind leg, we think it's because of lost muscle mass. His poops have been pretty much perfect...
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Jeremy,
in the beginning start with a tiny bit of a treat without enzymes within 1 hr of an enzymed meal... then keeping the treat size consistently very small ...try giving it further and further away from an enzymed...
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Sep 2023, 19:41
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12 Days post diagnosis, 2 steps forward, 3 steps back!?!?
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ChristiD » 31 Aug 2023, 15:43
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My 1 year old Airedale wont eat! I am wasting enzymes trying to get him to eat. He ended up on IV fluids at the vet for 5 nights. He came home and ate for a couple days now he is not eating. Dude has been on enzymes 12 days...
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I too would like to jump on the band wagon for B12.... as the first possibility of what might be going on.
even though the food has B12.... with EPI dogs, over 80% of all dogs with EPI NEED B12 supplementation... and high...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Sep 2023, 14:56
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Happy 13th Birthday Kodi ! (SAD NEWS days later)
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Kodis Mom » 19 Aug 2023, 12:35
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Miss Kodi is 13 today !! She was diagnosed at 11 months. EPI was fairly easy, and just became 'normal '. Enzyme Diane and Wonderlabs B12. Food was the most difficult till we figured out her allergies plus controlling her...
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So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May you find comfort knowing that Kodi is resting in peace.
Wishing you many blessings!!
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Last post by slrocky
01 Sep 2023, 07:46
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Our New EPI Journey
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slrocky » 15 Apr 2023, 18:18
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Aloha,
My little buddy Ryder and I have just entered the world of EPI. Ryder is a 10 year old maltipoo that weighed 14.8 lbs and is now down to 13.1 lbs and was diagnosed with EPI on 04/03/2023.
This started back in...
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Oh wow, Olesia!!
Thank you so much for the information. I will definitely get him in for a thyroid panel. Hopefully, that's all it is. I tried backing off the amount of food I was giving him but he's still hungry. I...
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29 Aug 2023, 23:39
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