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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Samples Needed!!!!
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Olesia711 » 07 Feb 2024, 12:30
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We are very pleased to announce that Epi4Dogs will be working with the University of Georgia geneticists, Dr. Leigh Anne Clark and Thais Fontenelle Carvalho Leme. They are looking in a new direction for the possible genetic...
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Hi Robert,
Just wanted to let you know that i contacted the researchers regarding your survey, and Thais will be contacting you directly. She apologized but said they received over 600 wonderful responses and that she is...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Dec 2024, 14:07
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Could use some opinions about my Dog
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Dario03G » 09 Oct 2024, 16:54
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Hello everyone, my name is Dario and my dog's name is Bandit. Bandit is a 7-year-old purebred German Shepard. He was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis. He isn't able to process foods and proteins right. He is on a diet...
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It's best to be cautious, especially with pancreatitis. Blood in the stool and vomiting of stomach acid can indicate underlying complications or digestive disorders, so consulting a veterinarian is the right decision.
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Last post by KyleighCormier
03 Dec 2024, 21:40
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Tylosin Dosage Question
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Bowers » 02 Jul 2023, 10:23
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Hello!
My vet prescribed a daily dosage of 1200 mg of Tylosin. We will be giving it to my boy for at least 45 days. Does this dosage sound okay?
Thank you!
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Hello!
My vet prescribed a daily dosage of 1200 mg of Tylosin. We will be giving it to my boy for at least 45 days. Does this dosage sound okay?
Thank you!
A daily dose of 1200 mg may be appropriate, but it depends on...
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Last post by BrandynKunde
03 Dec 2024, 20:13
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Acidic smelling burps and FOUL toots
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TheFatCampKid » 03 Dec 2024, 08:29
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Elvira has been stable for 6-7 months with the Enzyme Diane made into capsules, slippery elm, and B-12.
Sunday I could hear her stomach gurgling from across the room. Her toots are room-clearing. Yesterday she started...
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She is only on the prebiotic.
I called my vet first thing this am and left a message about getting Tylan and a probiotic. I'll call and leave another message about getting a 45 day supply.
Is there a probiotic I can add...
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Last post by TheFatCampKid
03 Dec 2024, 10:23
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B12 & Folate follow up
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Greyden » 11 Apr 2024, 13:49
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We are taking Dot on for follow up test for B12 & Folate.
We stopped the B12 a week ago.
Our question:
Does she need to be fasting?
If so, for how long?
We called the vet’s office - they had no clue! Supposed to ask a...
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I think you should consult a veterinarian for the best advice.
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Last post by BrandynKunde
03 Dec 2024, 04:29
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Mucusy stools & nausea - SIB/SIBO?
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SophieBean » 21 Nov 2024, 16:54
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Hello EPI Family,
My girl Sophie (6+ years since EPI diagnosis) has recently been experiencing loose (not pure diarrhea), mucusy/greasy stools with urgency, and seems rather nauseous for the last week and a half. My theory...
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hmm... if the acid reflux is really bad.... typically we suggest Omeprazole.... but if you can get Gastro Elm or even just SLippery Elm to help onstead of resorting to Omeprazole, that would be even better. Hopefully this...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Dec 2024, 11:30
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NEW HERE - ALL SIGNS LEAD TO EPI
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Lizhigs15 » 29 Nov 2024, 14:34
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Hi All!
New here! Joined to hopefully get some insight on my girl Millie (will be 5 in April) Mix (German Sheperd/American Staford)
A little background:
2020: Parvo & Coccidia as a puppy / adopted at 5 months old
puppy...
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Welcome to you and Millie! I did write out a big long response last night, and somehow it disappeared!
It's great that you and your vet have run the GI panel already to check for EPI. Kudos to you for that. And the details...
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Last post by Chance
01 Dec 2024, 01:10
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Atypical EPI in mixed breed dog
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C61010 » 28 Nov 2024, 09:48
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Hello!
I have a mixed breed (staffy/pitbull/beagle/sheltie) dog who was recently diagnosed with EPI (TLI of 1.7). However, he has a very atypical presentation. He also had a low resting cortisol, so we had an ACTH stim...
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Well good to know the ACTH was normal! That's a relief!
You should have no problem with food after starting enzymes. The only thing is that most dogs with EPI do best on low fiber diets. Fiber can interfere with efficacy of...
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Last post by Chance
29 Nov 2024, 21:39
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ACD with EPI for 2 years - needing advice
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Dude » 20 Nov 2024, 07:28
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Hi EPI family, my ACD Dude has been living with EPI for 2 years now and has thankfully gained back his weight and has been living a relatively normal dog life. Since the beginning, I have been using Epizyme Rx powder (4...
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Hmmmm, yes, cutting back on the enzymes is a great idea, and I don't believe there is any reason to not just do it straight away. Maybe that will take care of the whole bag of chips.
RV living with a gassy pooch. OY!---P
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
29 Nov 2024, 14:15
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Canadian-based Company
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TigerBiger » 15 Nov 2023, 12:51
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Hello all,
We're creating a company here in Canada to be an enzyme provider. This will avoid import tariffs and currency exchange rates.
To do this, one of the Market validation stages involve - will people want this?- if...
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wow Andrea.. you really got into it! Unfortunately it sounds like the lady did not have a clue about EPI and the specific enzymes requirement. Too bad though cause we certainly would benefit with more enzyme sources........
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Last post by Olesia711
29 Nov 2024, 13:30
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Happy ThanksGiving!!!
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Olesia711 » 27 Nov 2024, 12:02
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Wishing everyone a happy and safe THANKSGIVING DAY with friends and family..... and our beloved pets!
Just remember..... be careful with what your furry four-legged family member eats.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
28 Nov 2024, 08:32
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Blood Test Results/not TLI yet review request
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Magchick » 15 Feb 2021, 10:59
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Got some results back that I would like some help interpreting IF someone is so inclined.
Test result Range
triglycerides 26 29-91
Precision PSL (pancreatic enzy 10 24-140
platelet count 101 170-400
neutrophils 47 60-77...
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I showed Autumn's blood test report to the vet today. He said she has infection & some liver damage. She was given RL, DNS, antibiotics & a few other injections. He told me to bring her in for 2 more days & then lets see...
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Last post by TonyAU
28 Nov 2024, 08:04
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RESOLVED : Dog with Pancreatitis, IBD, HGE, Reflux
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TonyAU » 22 Nov 2024, 23:02
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It's been a while since i posted. I wanted to follow up and thank everyone here who contributed to helping with my dog's (Australia cavoodle now 7 yo) recovery and wellbeing.
My dog from 6 months until recently suffered...
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I am sooo glad you found something that helps with all these issues! Well done! There is always sooo much trial and error getting them stable after any type of diagnosis. That's the really hard part...every dog is different,...
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Last post by TonyAU
28 Nov 2024, 07:40
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CREON offer for EPI dogs in Australia
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Olesia711 » 27 Nov 2024, 11:50
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We have a member, Sharon, in Australia who recently lost her EPI pet and has the following CREON that she would like to pay it forward and donate to those in need (in AUS).
16 bottles of Creon 10,000 (100 caps per bottle)...
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Oh that is so very kind to offer to donate all that Creon! Really kind.
I would be willing to kill for all of that Creon! I wish I was a little closer! Really do.
Very kind to pay it forward. It will make someone else's...
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Last post by Chance
28 Nov 2024, 00:47
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Mila my GSD
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Rmcintosh » 08 Jul 2024, 16:41
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Hi my name is Robert. A few weeks ago Mila my 2 yr old GSD was diagnosed with epi. She was 77 pounds 3 months ago and currently weighs 50. Working with our vet we were starting to get solid poops. Through different...
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Good that Mila is gaining weight! That's encouraging!
I think if you are concerned about running out of food, you should probably start slowly introducing the other ingredients you have now, to help stretch things out. It...
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Last post by Chance
28 Nov 2024, 00:25
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Farting and burping...sibo ?
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Junemason1973 » 25 Nov 2024, 17:34
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Hi all,
So Jyn's been doing really well, he's on Chemeyes enzyme power, Chemeyes probiotic and Oxycare.
I tried taking him off the Oxycare, as he's been on them for months now, and he did fine for about 2 weeks and then he...
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Rylee never had Baytril. Since Chance couldn't do Tylosin at all, and we wanted to try to avoid Metro, the vet had recommended Baytril. He'd said it was a bacteria inhibitor, like Tylosin. So I thought it might be worth...
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Last post by Chance
27 Nov 2024, 02:12
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Small bowel diarrhea
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Sebby » 24 Nov 2024, 04:27
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My Labrador has suffered from this intermittently since we got him and I would like to understand it more (this website has a wonderful article which mentions it and is the only place I have found any info).
He often has a...
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That's often the age old question, why is the first poop decent, followed by softer ones later! That's not uncommon, in any species lol. With Chance he had that issue very noticeable when he had a food that was too rich for...
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Last post by Chance
24 Nov 2024, 20:59
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Sebby the Labrador
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Sebby » 17 Nov 2024, 14:01
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Hi
I'm new to the forum, 1st time posting. I would like to apologise as I am after some general advice and the most helpful article I found was on this site so I hoped maybe someone here would be kind enough to give me some...
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the best i can suggest is just make a list of what does and doesn't agree and serve what works. After running the few tests that we did, my vet said as long as i can feed him healthy stuff that agree with him (i go by the...
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Last post by Olesia711
24 Nov 2024, 10:53
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Fur loss?
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SallyAnne » 22 Nov 2024, 15:00
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Hi everyone,
I’ve noticed that my girl is shedding some fur around her butt area. Has anyone else experienced this? She’s been on her enzymes for only a week now (newly diagnosed) and had two B12 shots and some slippery elm...
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If you are concerned, and it's something new, I would probably talk to the vet. I kinda doubt that it's related to EPI/enzymes.
There's so many things that can cause hair loss, so it's really hard to pinpoint!
Having...
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Last post by Chance
24 Nov 2024, 00:01
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Pup with EPI - please help
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SallyAnne » 16 Nov 2024, 04:24
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Hello everyone, I’m new here…
My female Akita was just diagnosed with EPI (TLI <1.0). She just turned 1 year this month. In September, she suddenly had a strange yellow poop. Within a couple of weeks it was daily diarrhea....
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Ah, well you're doing good, putting on 5 lbs in one week! That's awesome. It won't take long to get back the other 5 lbs!! It goes really fast.
At least you got her main growth spurt in before symptoms started, so you...
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Last post by Chance
23 Nov 2024, 20:28
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Cavalier King Charles with EPI
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JJinOhio » 11 Nov 2024, 11:50
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Hi, have just joined this group after my 6 year old CKCS was diagnosed with EPI. Vet thought it couldnt be the case given his breed, but he had all the symptoms and blood work confirmed. I have attached in case helpful! So...
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Thank you both!!! 💙
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Last post by JJinOhio
23 Nov 2024, 14:38
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Another new to EPI post - a few questions
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edixon88 » 23 Nov 2024, 10:43
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Hi All, first off thank you for this resource - I've been reading so much online that it's been overwhelming but it's great to have a community like this. This will be a long post to include as many details as I can and at...
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Hi Eric, and welcome to you and Duncan. You've had a lot of bad news lately, and we hope to help you get his EPI under control.
I hope the cancer stays away for good, now that you've removed the tumors. FYI, and off...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
23 Nov 2024, 14:34
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Question about Slippery Elm and poo
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Cheb1313! » 06 Nov 2024, 17:01
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Hi All .
I thought I had cracked it with Alfie. we haven't gone backwards that much just when I thought I was going forwards I havent .
2 days ago we had Diarrhea, which was full on 15 minutes after eating it only happed...
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thanks Tony,
your information is very much appreciated!
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Last post by Olesia711
23 Nov 2024, 11:33
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My Boy Tucker
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Tuckaboo Pam » 12 Nov 2023, 16:17
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Today we let our good boy go. His episodes had started to come more frequently and severely, so we felt we had to do it for him. This weekend we managed to keep him comfortable with aspirin, valium, water, and Hershey's...
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That’s beautiful Pam 🥹🫶
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Last post by SallyAnne
22 Nov 2024, 22:02
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BIOCASE enzymes avaialbe again
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Olesia711 » 18 Nov 2024, 14:53
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Many folks in the past used BioCase (porcine powder) pancreas enzymes made by Thomas Labs. It was a very good product ..... But then the company was sold.
I am pleased to announce that the new company, LOTS OF LOVE PET...
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Hi everyone.... it is very scary when you do not have access to meds that your dog needs to have to survive.... so it is important for the EPI community to share any tips and/or tricks with one another that one comes...
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21 Nov 2024, 13:33
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