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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Chew Recommendations
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VespersEclipse » 24 Mar 2024, 17:27
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Hello everyone. New EPI mom here. My GSD mix Vesper (1 year and 4 months) was diagnosed with EPI this past Wednesday. The vet has been wonderful and I have already started her on B12 and enzymes along with a low fiber diet....
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Hi Aly, you are very welcome... and i should also add... when first giving big raw meaty bones (big soup bones) trim all the fat and grizzle off the bone that you can take off :)
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Last post by Olesia711
31 Mar 2024, 12:47
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Somewhat seasoned; but new dog
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Chance » 28 Mar 2024, 02:05
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Some here might remember me. :mrgreen: New dog, some similar symptoms
I have a new little looney toon, Rylee. She is currently 6 months. Lab.
Since age 3 months, she's had 3 GI bleeds. The first was days before what turned...
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No worries. I knew those were plant based. But don't know that plant based could help digest this degree of undigested meat and fat.
I started enzymes at dinner last night. She had one poop this morning that was smaller,...
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Last post by Chance
29 Mar 2024, 16:59
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Simparica Trio Chewable Tablets? and freeze dried Primal Raw Dog Food lamb alternatives?
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melissadeaun » 27 Mar 2024, 18:07
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I hope it's ok to start a new topic x2 on this. I couldn't find in my searches something that directly answered this in the forum search.
My then 1.5 year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi became sick in 9/2022. She went from 26-28...
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I can not help with the tick medication. Where I live we don't have fleas or ticks. It's too hot and dry for them to live.
I can help with food options though. Eddie weighs about 17 pounds now. Pretty close to his ideal...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
29 Mar 2024, 12:08
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Stool Regression
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Emma.cyan » 27 Mar 2024, 18:09
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Hi everyone,
My girl Cyan has been stable for almost two months now and all of a sudden she's having large volumes of stool again(only in the evening though). It's still formed, but has this weird greasy casing around it...
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Thank you for the clarification on the enzyme amount.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
29 Mar 2024, 09:53
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2 yr old Sheltie diagnosed with EPI
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virtualist » 08 Jan 2019, 15:34
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This is such a great forum and I have been reading many posts. They are so helpful to me. My name is Sara and my Sheltie is Sophie Rose, 2 and a half years old. She is a tricolor and a beautiful puppy with a wonderful...
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I used CBD Oil for my dogs when we go to our Vet. They are so excited when we go outside. I gave them CBD Oil 15 to 30 minutes prior. CBD oil for our pets can treat health issues such as digestive or upset tummy,...
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Last post by Aarsonhfr
28 Mar 2024, 09:04
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Introducing Changes - Is Mushy stool good enough to expect?
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Mackie's Mom » 13 Nov 2023, 18:01
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I would really appreciate feedback, as Mackie Mac has had five weeks of consistently mushy stools, score of 6 on Purina fecal scoring system. Although, she has gained 3 lbs in that five weeks time. Her weight pre-EPI was 79...
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Thank you all for the explanation of increased water intake.
Elvira has been drinking and urinating 2 to 3 times more than normal. We have a vet appointment soon, so we will still have it looked at. But, the reasons stated...
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Last post by TheFatCampKid
27 Mar 2024, 14:49
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Happy St. Patricks Day
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Olesia711 » 17 Mar 2024, 14:57
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Just wanted to pop on and wish everyone a very Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Just wanted to pop on and wish everyone a very Happy St. Patrick's Day!
st-pats-puppy600.jpg x trench run
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too! May your day be filled with luck, laughter, and all things green! :) :)
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Last post by etehonda
26 Mar 2024, 02:56
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Digestive Enzymes required?
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ConfusedPuppy » 19 Mar 2024, 16:06
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Hi everyone,
I am so new to this topic EPI/SID etc. I have a golden retriever and he is approximately 4 years old. He has had intermittent diarrhea and vomiting since last year. Last May he was diagnosed with clostridium...
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The recommendations of food are mostly due to the enzymes. Since they don't need enzymes you don't need to worry about grain or fiber. That being said, I seem to have zero problems with Taste of the Wild. They have different...
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Last post by ConfusedPuppy
25 Mar 2024, 16:52
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Bad poops after post-surgery antibiotics
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Rockymountainmama » 23 Feb 2024, 12:23
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Hello all,
Our 3 yr-old EPI dog, GSD Chekhov had surgery for an aural hematoma on January 9. He was given a course of the antibiotic Cefpodoxime 200mg once per day for 14 days.
In the last 2 weeks or so he has had...
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yes.
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.... others in Canada tried it, it works and now Chekov 's owner tried it and it works.... and i checked with one of the researchers a while back and he said theoretically it should work... so this might also be a...
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Last post by Olesia711
23 Mar 2024, 20:25
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Question about slippery elm brands
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ArsenicAndAshes » 19 Mar 2024, 00:40
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Hi, my boy Kayne (5 year old GSD/Aussie/Whippet mix) was just recently diagnosed with EPI after months of struggling to find an accurate diagnosis. We started him on Epizyme and B12 (the wonderlabs one) and within 24 hours...
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Oh perfect I'll look into that. Thanks!
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Last post by ArsenicAndAshes
22 Mar 2024, 20:48
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For those of you with puppies...
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LisaDorn2024 » 20 Mar 2024, 18:42
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How do you engage your puppies in obedience training sessions, brain games, snuffle mats, etc when digestive enzymes are needed (and Levi takes Creon which is not soaked into the kibble?)
He is still a puppy who need to...
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Lisa,
Izzy also got very high reward treats like real meat, liver pieces, beef and chicken . (i have a dehydrator so i used to make my own treats)... and yet it was easy to transition her to playing tuggy with me vs. treats...
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Last post by LisaDorn2024
22 Mar 2024, 18:47
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Hard stools
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Kate » 15 Mar 2024, 19:40
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Emma has had EPI since December 2022. She was diagnosed in April 2023.
Happily she has done well with treatment.
I have noticed lately that she has pretty hard stools, smaller chunks. Is it possible that it is too much...
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when you cook whatever veggie you decide on..... maybe save the water and include some of that in the meal.
Keep us posted and let us know how it goes !
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Mar 2024, 20:03
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Advise on potential EPI for Malamute x GSD
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drogomal02 » 17 Oct 2023, 23:13
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Hi Everyone,
I am looking for advise for my malamute x GSD male dog (Drogo) who might have potential EPI. He is 2.5 yrs old and is not de-sexed yet.
Since September his weight has been gradually decreasing (31.5kg ->...
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I would agree with not retesting TLI, unless you want to check B12 again. Might as well do both at the same time. Personally, I don't see a huge reason to check B12 again. As I just give Eddie B12 and he is responding pretty...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
18 Mar 2024, 19:33
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Probiotic Question
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Ditexas » 17 Mar 2024, 13:46
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Oh y'all....y'all weren't kidding about this being a roller coaster at times. Houston was doing so well. Gaining weight just doing fantastic. I asked vet if I should add probiotic (had some left over from initial treating...
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Thank y'all sooooo much. I was like oh my gosh, I broke my dog! I mean she was really doing great and I had that train of thought and the vet was like....sure....and my poor girl looked at me like, are you kidding me?...
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Last post by Ditexas
17 Mar 2024, 15:58
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How to use enteric coated capsules (Lypex)
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Kirsten » 16 Mar 2024, 11:04
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Hello to all,
I'm new to this forum, coming from Germany and I'm very thankful for all the information I get here!
I have a female GSD, 2,5 years old, diagnosed with EPI 4 weeks ago. My vet recommended Lypex, which seemed...
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Hi Kirsten. Sorry you are having ups and downs.
I would give the SE twice a day. If and when the poop becomes better you can stop it and see if the increase in Lypex helps. That and the added probiotic should help the stool....
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Last post by jilbert57
17 Mar 2024, 10:17
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What to do if EPI dog refuses to eat?
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LisaDorn2024 » 14 Mar 2024, 21:51
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Levi refused to eat his dinner tonight and it had ALL of his medications mixed in it. Do I prepare him another dinner in an hour or two, or do I wait and feed him at breakfast? He has not eaten since 1:30 pm today which was...
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Lisa,
I am so sorry that Levi (and you) are struggling so much........ but huge kudo's to your vet for planning a consult with TAMU! i know we have communicated privately... and i am so pleased to hear that your regular vet...
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Last post by LisaDorn2024
16 Mar 2024, 14:57
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Coat Staining?
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KarenH » 31 Dec 2023, 11:17
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Our boy has recently developed brownish staining on the inside of his back legs legs and hocks. It is similar to the permanent staining around his mouth so wondering if this too is a result of enzymes. Has anyone experienced...
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I'm so sorry. Hoping the treatments work extra quickly. ---Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
15 Mar 2024, 14:59
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Quick question
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Ditexas » 14 Mar 2024, 17:05
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Hi y'all,
Hope everyone is doing well. Houston continues to improve. Oh my gosh....she looks like a different dog! She is definitely gaining weight and I am soooo thankful. Saturday will be her third B12 injection as well...
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Hi Pam,
Thank you so much. Ohhhh this has been an experience. She just looks like she is on her way back to being her. I appreciate all y'alls help.
Pam, I am ready for summer break, how about you? LOL....Spring break has...
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Last post by Ditexas
15 Mar 2024, 14:57
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Desperate! Help with One Question Please
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KonaGirl2020 » 29 Feb 2024, 15:35
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Greetings,
This website is a blessing! Although my Kona is not doing well, I'm able to find ideas to see what else we can do to help her.
Kona GSD- 4years old
Healthy Weight - 88lbs
Diagnosed 2/16/24
Weight on:
2/15/24 -...
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Any news about Kona? I've been thinking of you, --Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
14 Mar 2024, 17:56
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Thanks and an update
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Ditexas » 10 Mar 2024, 12:47
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I am truly so thankful for this site, the kindness of all y'all offering advice and your genuine concern. I really appreciate it. My girl Houston, a GS who will be 2 on the 30th was recently diagnosed with EPI. She has been...
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thanks for the update Diane.... so sorry i am late to responding.....
This is great news and YES... it is amazing. SOmetimes when the B12 is low, no matter how many right things you do to manage the EPI, nothing will really...
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Last post by Olesia711
14 Mar 2024, 13:19
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Victor dog food RECALL
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Olesia711 » 01 Nov 2023, 19:31
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Mid America Pet Food of Mount Pleasant, TX is voluntarily recalling three lots of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula due to potential Salmonella contamination.
There have been no confirmed...
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Thank you Olesia.
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Last post by ericmaslim
13 Mar 2024, 23:00
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Looking for a Treat Recipe
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Tuckaboo Pam » 09 Mar 2024, 20:19
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Hi friends, it's been awhile.
Since I lost Tucker last November, my sweet Tuckaboo, I've been pretty much absent. And sad. BUT, now there's Nina.
Nina, a 5-year-old GSD with EPI, will be coming to join our family in early...
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Thanks so much for the ideas! The advice to introduce them close to a meal is a great plan. --- Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
12 Mar 2024, 15:45
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Need help how to feed our EPI dog.
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Emma@MTK » 03 Jan 2024, 23:31
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Hello EPI forum,
We have a 14 month blue heeler, Emma.
She has had EPI since she was 10 months and her weight has gone down from 43 lbs to 30 lbs.
We have been giving her enzymes since mid Nov 2023 but so far she only...
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for a commercial food.... the food Jeremy found ... X0DER&th=1
looks decent..... but it too is expensive . :( as so many of them are.
Have you looked at supplementing what you are currently giving with freeze dried food? To...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Mar 2024, 11:47
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I figured out one thing with this forum
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Eddiespaghetti » 11 Mar 2024, 15:32
Hello everyone,
I discovered one possible reason for posts disappearing on this forum. I have noticed that when I type a post and hit submit, sometimes it will move to the next screen, but not post. I found out this is...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
11 Mar 2024, 15:32
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Pantanex For Sale (in Canada!)
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theopatch » 11 Mar 2024, 11:27
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Hi everyone — it's been a long time since I've been on the forum as we've been incredibly lucky as of late and our guy is doing so well. We've transitioned him over to raw food with the help of a holistic vet and have...
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Wow thank you so much for the instructions. I can't tell you how happy I am that this is working for you.
My two current pups are not Epi but I have been feeding them gently cooked pup loaf for about 2 months now and they...
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