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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SIBO and not eating—urgent
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by mariagm62 » 30 Sep 2019, 03:46
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My Lu is a 9 year old mixed lab/greyhound (assumed). She presented with not eating, loose stools and a strange behavior end of July 2019. Vet diagnosed her with SIBO and put her on Flagyl and probiotic. Couldn’t get Lu to...
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Hi there. Sorry I'm late to respond - I actually wrote a really long response the other night but it never posted for some reason - uuugggghhh.
Anyway, yes you can have a completely normal blood panel but have EPI because...
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Last post by Madelon
10 Oct 2019, 13:44
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epi4dogs calendars
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Jean » 07 Oct 2019, 04:52
hello all
just a heads up
there are two sizes on the drop down, I didnt see them
Jean
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Last post by Jean
07 Oct 2019, 04:52
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EPI /diabetes complication?
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Eden66 » 15 Sep 2019, 20:11
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Hello ,
Apologies in advance for the length of this post , i've just joined on behalf of my 2 1/2 yr Boder Collie Minnie who my Vet has just confirmed her with EPI.
Minnie has always been a walking mystery - to condense it...
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That is correct. The Elanco powder on the left.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
06 Oct 2019, 22:16
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Not able to go all night
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Louelle » 29 Sep 2019, 01:08
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Hi
Elle was diagnosed about 4 weeks ago we used lypex as per the vet but have moved to chemeyes high strength powder and feeding kibble with less than 4% fiber she has also 6 weeks antibiotics. She is making great progress...
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Hi Louell,
The Tylan is an antibiotic that we use a lot of the time because it is a lot easier on the dogs system than Metro is and has few side effects. We usually use it to treat SID.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
06 Oct 2019, 13:59
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possible return of SIBO?
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Kathy C » 03 Mar 2019, 18:10
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Hi
I'm a returning forum member from a couple years ago. We have been treating Marley our 12 year old standard poodle for EPI since he was diagnosed at 9 years old. We have had great success with no bumps in the road until...
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Thank you, Kathy, for the great update on Marley! I am chuckling at your description of Marley gobbling up the food when you add the canned food. We just went through a very trying period when Kolby decided not to eat his...
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Last post by Barb
03 Oct 2019, 15:43
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Last post by Sadie'sMom
03 Oct 2019, 15:39
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Last post by Barb
03 Oct 2019, 15:13
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Oct 2019, 08:28
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Pain Meds for Joint discomfort
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Bonnie » 25 Sep 2019, 12:05
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Hello all! Hope everyone and their fur baby(s) are doing well! I'm looking for an alternative to giving my sweet 7 y.o. Hannah Rimadyl 75mg. 2X/day for her hips. In my signature, I have all the medications and supplements...
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Thank you Jean for the information!
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Last post by Bonnie
29 Sep 2019, 13:57
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Diagnosis 72 hours ago - jack Russell X
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Littlepickle » 04 May 2019, 08:03
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Our 5 year old Jack Russell cross rescue has just had a confirmed diagnosis of EPI 72 hours ago following an 8 week period of significant weight loss and this website has provided so much information in relation to both the...
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Hi Everyone,
Thought I would provide a quick update at our 5.5 months since diagnosis.
Through feeding 4 times per day (up to 140 grams per feed) we have been stable at a weight of 8.9kg (up 1.2 kg since diagnosis) for the...
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Last post by Littlepickle
28 Sep 2019, 06:46
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Creative Incubation
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MaryAnn » 22 Sep 2019, 15:01
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My dog does not like the food that has been incubated with enzymes. I need to find creative ways to get to her take the enzymes so they help her and so she eats. I have thrown away an unknown quantity of food trying to...
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That is right. It is all about finding out what works for your furry animals! And sharing and learning tips from our members.
Just remember to keep an eye on the poop and if there is a change.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
25 Sep 2019, 23:22
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Grain free
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Corgeze » 11 Sep 2019, 13:30
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I had posted awhile ago about grain free food and heart problems...I have been hearing more and more about the grain free and it scares me. Some vets are saying to get off of the grain free. What does a person do? My girl...
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We recommend treating the condition you know your dog has - in this case EPI - which MOST (not all but MOST) do better on grain free food. You have to really get into the weeds of the grain free, taurine issue to fully...
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Last post by Madelon
25 Sep 2019, 22:35
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Last post by Barb
24 Sep 2019, 19:04
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Enzymes help for puppy
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C.U.pup » 11 Aug 2018, 04:10
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Hi
I'm looking into different products on the advice from my veterinarian as my puppy is looking to have e.i.p ( awaiting results ) and were looking for a powder that has quite a high concentrate as he vet feels what he...
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My vet had never had a case of EPI in 20 years. She tried a couple of things involving liver and stomach, even some enzymes that were very different from what we use now, and when we got no results she sent me to another vet...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
22 Sep 2019, 17:13
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New Issues
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carianne890 » 22 Sep 2019, 08:33
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My shepherd was diagnosed with EPI almost 2 years ago now. We have been doing fine managing it with supplements and probiotics daily. Recently he has developed a case of SIBO which I requested Tylan for. He has been taking...
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Thank you for the information.
I think before you increase the enzyme please up the Tylan to 2 times a day and see if that works. Give it a few days.
Yes, please start B12 supplements. It must include the Intrinsic Factor...
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Last post by jilbert57
22 Sep 2019, 11:26
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Can't seem to get it right
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troysmom » 16 Sep 2019, 19:49
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Hello all. My Molly was diagnosed in July of this year. She was fine until I noticed that the end of May her poop was different. End of June, I noticed her weight loss and she had a day where she was lethargic. Took her to...
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It seems like your vet didn’t notice the difference between the Pancreplus products, as the descriptions are the same. As Olesia pointed out, one tablet contains 9000 units, whereas the Pancreplus powder contains 71400 units...
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Last post by Patsy
20 Sep 2019, 04:03
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Home cooked meal help
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kateoak » 17 Sep 2019, 17:09
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My 10yr old Aussie Shepherd was diagnosed about 4 years ago with EPI. After getting everything sorted out with B12 and enzymes I thought we had her on the right course but she never came back to her normal weight and her...
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you are not supposed to get the enzymes wet until you use them... and by adding jsut water to them and then letting them sit in just water for 20 minutes.... you are sort of activating them to some small degree but yet...
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Last post by Olesia711
18 Sep 2019, 22:59
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My Nikki :(
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Michaela » 25 Aug 2019, 10:34
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I am pretty certain that we are dealing with perianal fistulas now on top of everything else and I'm devastated. She is such sweet girl and doesn't deserve this at all.
Tomorrow I'm calling Texas A&M to get her seen at...
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Jean: Looks like I can get the Sudocrem here also...thanks :)
Jill: Nikki was taking Apoquel too as needed for her allergies and tolerates it well. Better than the Pred long term, the side effects are not pleasant :)...
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Last post by Michaela
18 Sep 2019, 10:35
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? Cushing Disease
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aliveinhim » 17 Sep 2019, 15:46
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Hello,
Our 7 year old GSD was diagnosed with EPI at the age of 1. Over the years he has had spells where he has to pee a lot and drinks more water. Over the past month or so, he has an increased appetite, drinks a lot of...
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My non-EPI dog, Rico had Cushings.....actually A-Typical Cushings.... they did the full ACTH panel to test him....
Once they confirmed it, tested him to see exactly how much medicine he needed (they put my dog on Lysodren),...
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Sep 2019, 22:47
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Flare up?
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Mizukiretrograde » 16 Sep 2019, 09:08
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Hello all!
Starting a few days ago my Mizuki's poop became soft and as of yesterday quite smelly again. Yesterday and today almost no form to it, and today it was darker, it looks like there may have been some blood in it,...
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If you still have tylan I would do a 45 day stint 2 times a day. You can find the dose here:
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
17 Sep 2019, 00:20
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Asking for prayers
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by IzzyandLeo » 11 Sep 2019, 09:50
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After finally getting Izzy a covered bile duct stent so she remains unblocked, and getting her on enzymes and seeing her gain weight and strength and being so happy and playful - we got a report yesterday that she has...
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How sad, Izzy sounds like a wonderful girl.
Prayers for Izzy & a hug for you.
Michaela
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Last post by Michaela
14 Sep 2019, 18:55
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Pain Meds and EPI
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Estolooee » 24 Aug 2019, 21:25
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Hi all,
My sweet epi girl, Rocksie, was just diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer). I have to make some hard choices about the right care for her over the next couple days, but in the mean time I want to make sure she is...
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Glad to hear she is responding well. She is lucky to have you. Sending hugs. We know what this is like......
Barb
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Last post by Barb
14 Sep 2019, 15:58
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Australian Members - Spare Chemeyes Enzymes 500g bottle available for purchase
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Dutka » 11 Sep 2019, 01:13
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I purchased this item from Chemeyes for my GSD with EPI. I only purchased it as a backup because he had become very reluctant to take the Creon tablets we have been giving him and was refusing to eat. Long story short, we...
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Happy for people to make offers as well.
I would hate for this bottle to go to waste so willing to be flexible on price.
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Last post by Dutka
13 Sep 2019, 00:20
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Diabetes
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chilicon1 » 06 Sep 2019, 16:52
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Hi all! Been awhile since I've been on here I had to redo my registration! I guess that's good, right? Well, my girl Maui has been a stable EPI-er since she was 5. She's now 12 and has been diagnosed with diabetes. I guess...
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more than welcome.... Diabetes with and EPI dog can be really trying :(
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Sep 2019, 22:45
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Lyra is loosing weight fast. F word!
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Paulag » 30 Aug 2019, 07:08
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Hello,
Switched Lyras food to grain free N&D Chicken. I can’t get her diarrhea to stop. I am lost at what to do. Went and bought salmon blend from Natures Domain Kirkland yesterday as maybe it’s the chicken fat or pumpkin...
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Thanks for the good update!
Barb
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09 Sep 2019, 11:13
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