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.
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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Advice please
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Jsumner001 » 04 Jan 2021, 14:11
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I've a 10 yr old springer spaniel hes had epi since a puppy which is controlled with enzymes and slippery elm. He has odd blips but we manage. Hes started losing weight and his appetite is not the same. Taken him to the vets...
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CONGRATULATIONS on the weight gain!!!
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Last post by Madelon
06 Feb 2021, 20:13
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Tylan
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Mandalong22 » 30 Jan 2021, 06:40
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So Nati has been on enzymes since May. She gained about 5 lbs right away but now we continue to fluctuate. She did the B12 shots and now her B12 is good but still had bad folate. My vet put her back on royal canine...
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I'm also wondering if a food change might be needed. I know the lab suggested it but that there's no need to restrict the fat which is what that food does. In fact restricting the fat can inhibit the weight gain. Have you...
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Last post by Madelon
03 Feb 2021, 21:02
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Leaking oil at a fast rate
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Jackskat » 31 Jan 2020, 19:59
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I’m new. My dog Jack is a large (normal over 100 pounds lean) German Shepherd and is almost 8 years old. We’ve been battling diarrhea since October and suddenly about a month ago jack dropped from 103 lbs to 73 lbs rapidly....
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Thanks, Jane. I just noticed that, too. Takes awhile to get used to the new year, but I wonder what brought the thread back to the top. Probably gremlins.---Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
01 Feb 2021, 14:38
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Canadians - Pank-Aid, Anyone?
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Montgomery » 29 Jan 2021, 16:18
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Does anybody need some Pank-Aid? I have two unopened jars that are good until the end of April. The Enzyme Diane is working better for Montgomery. Free to a good home, but because of the snail's pace of the postal system, I...
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Thank you V, very nice offer.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
31 Jan 2021, 22:27
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Benefits of green tripe
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Johnnycake » 27 Jan 2021, 10:01
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Hey guys! I tried doing a search here and on the main website and just found brief mentions and not anything super detailed but I might be missing something obvious... if so I apologize!
I've been doing some reading and it...
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i can attest to the fact that it really does STINK!!!! i used to wear gloves when handling it and my hands still stunk afterwards.... but it is very beneficial... There are tons of info on the benefits of Green tripe ... the...
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Last post by Olesia711
31 Jan 2021, 17:34
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Richie update and Tylan journey
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GabandSam » 15 Jan 2021, 19:19
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Hi EPI friends!
First off, thanks everyone who has responded to previous posts, posted themselves, and given advice. This has been our saving grace navigating Richie boys diagnosis. He has gone from 8.5lbs to his normal...
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Thanks everyone! Will keep you posted! :D
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Last post by GabandSam
27 Jan 2021, 00:27
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New Member "Niki"
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by supernukes » 20 Jan 2021, 09:22
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I am new to the forum and just want some help in figuring out what is going on with Niki my 8 year old German Shepherd. She has every sign of Epi gradual weight loss from 90 to 64 lbs over about 4-5 years. Yellow cow patty...
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Oh yea ...... it definitely will have an effect. What kind of effect depends on the individual dog, but suffice to say, that in general, if the B12 is low, no matter what the underlying condition is and how accurate the...
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Jan 2021, 19:29
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I think it was the enzymes!
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Tuckaboo Pam » 09 Dec 2020, 14:41
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Well, I just finished Tucker's 45 days of therapeutic Tylan dosage, and his poo has remained a little soft. On a whim, I immediately increased his enzymes by 1/2 teaspoon, and guess what! Better poop overnight. You all have...
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Madelon, thank you. I'll just keep him on Wonderlabs & let her test for whatever she wants, because she quoted me $500 less than the last vet. It is very helpful when your class parent list includes a veterinarian. I feel...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
25 Jan 2021, 14:45
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Phantom's DNA results!
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TaylorN » 23 Jan 2021, 21:01
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When I adopted Phantom, there were lots of theories as to why he has a curly tail and white toes! I purchased and submitted a wisdom panel essential DNA test. First, I will post photos of Phantom. Please note: these were...
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I suspected Chow with the curly tail - the Great Pyr surprised me until I read his behavior characteristics. He's absolutely adorable.
I was thinking he may have some Husky, OR the gay tail some GSDs have. I was very...
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Last post by TaylorN
24 Jan 2021, 22:09
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Thoughts For The Future
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Montgomery » 21 Jan 2021, 10:24
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Montgomery met someone new yesterday. His new friend (he liked her very much) has a great deal of experience with human digestive problems and raised some good questions. The first one is, could he possibly have ulcers,...
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Montgomery is so lucky to have you! My EPI boy so far has not been able to tolerate any probiotics - poop always goes to diarrhea not black or smelly but just runny and soft.
Thanks Olesia for the information as always :)
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Last post by Madelon
23 Jan 2021, 10:12
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EPI Dog not eating breakfast
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mkazin » 21 Jan 2021, 11:48
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Hi there,
My dog Scottie (~2 yo, GSD mix) has been doing really well on her enzymes for about 10 months now. Weight is holding steady!
However we're having one problem--- since we switched her to her new food because of...
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No we are trying to find out. That's why the vet put her on the food-- to see if they're related.
She kept getting her anal sacs impacted, and gets very sneezy and her ears are always itching her.
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Last post by mkazin
21 Jan 2021, 22:52
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Food suggestions not the list
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Kohlesmomma » 04 Jan 2021, 07:21
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Hello everyone. I was hoping for suggestions of dry food that IS AGREEING with current users, not the list that is always sent, but actual opinions of people using a specific dry food that they are using that seems to be...
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it's just crazy how some of these EPI pets do great on a certain food and yet another EPI pet will not do well at all on the same food...................i guess it depends a lot on the individual gut flora of each animal
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Jan 2021, 22:44
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Kohle is back to normal- thank you!
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Kohlesmomma » 16 Jan 2021, 18:49
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Just wanted to say that kohle seems back to normal. I was asked to update of his changes- he previously for no good reason had a re-lapse with yellowy icky epi poops and gassy belly when nothing had changed, but apparently...
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It is such a good feeling when you can clear up their problem for them! We all know how good that feels. So glad he is feeling better.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
17 Jan 2021, 16:20
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What we are doing wrong
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by Billy boy » 16 Jan 2021, 20:44
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Hello there!
Our Aussie puppy (he is 10 months old now) was diagnosed with Epi 4 months ago.
We did blood test... his tli and b12 level are low. So we are on enzymes and b12 injections...
he is on raw food diet.
But we...
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Hi Katerina,
Billy is gorgeous! What a happy boy. I am sorry he is not feeling well, but if the enzymes you are using are what Olesia found, then you have a pretty easy remedy.....once you get the right enzymes, you will...
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Last post by Barb
17 Jan 2021, 16:17
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Millie-Diagnosis Questions/Opinions Wanted!
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alisa21chelle » 25 Nov 2020, 17:59
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I have been caring for a Breeders 3 year old female dog. When she came to use she was under weight, suffering from hair loss, loose stools and was told she had EPI. I was given Pancreatic Enzyme Concentrate Powder to add to...
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Hi Alisa. I was in your position when my boy was diagnosed - at the time we were feeding 8cups of food a day - he's a 105lb German Shepherd and the prescription enzymes from the vet were $180 for less than a two week...
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Last post by Madelon
17 Jan 2021, 10:23
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New to EPI: Willow and Jen
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Willow&Jen » 10 Oct 2020, 14:49
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Hello!
First I want to say how thankful we are to have found this website and forum! After about a month of chronic diarrhea, we asked our vet to submit a blood sample for EPI testing last week based on our own internet...
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my only addition to this is the time of the vomitting of brown liquid
this can also be bile from an empty stomach if its in the morning
we had this with Kara, we therefore gave her a small enzymed meal about 9.00 pm which...
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Last post by Jean
13 Jan 2021, 11:24
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home needed for epi dog in Florida
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Ruby » 08 Jan 2021, 21:29
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EPI collie dog male needs a home. About 2 years old. If you are interested please post back and I will give you the information.
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So glad he's found his forever home :)
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Last post by Madelon
12 Jan 2021, 19:58
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My newly adopted Rose
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LIsaKZ » 08 Jan 2021, 19:57
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Hi, just came across this forum while researching EPI. My family and I adopted a yorkie mix early November of 2020. We names her Rose and she is 1 and a half years old, this is our first dog. I knew that she wasn't well...
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Welcome! I'm brand new to EPI, too. You're in the right place and in good hands. The experts on here have lots of experience, plus they are very knowledgeable about the most recent research about EPI as well. Only one thing...
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Last post by Jane&Clyde
10 Jan 2021, 15:17
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GSD not gaining weight after following protocol, Help**
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cjjames » 08 Jan 2021, 12:55
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Hey everyone, I'm posting this as my GSD, Jade, who was diagnosed with EPI last March is still not fully gaining weight nor having full energy back. Apologies for the long read, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback!...
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Hi again Christin,
Yes, CREON is perfectly safe for dogs... as a matter of fact if you lived in Australia or South America or some European countries... the only enzyme that you would have access to to treat your EPI dog is...
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Last post by cjjames
10 Jan 2021, 14:55
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Tylan
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Ohiopam » 08 Jan 2021, 13:37
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Hi. Xieri, my GSD has EPI. Frequent bouts of diarrhea over the last 3 months. She is taking enzyme and oral B12. I took her to our vet and asked for Tylan. I just received Tylan powder. The order says give 1gram per day on...
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Hi Pam.... no worries ... you won't hurt any dog by under-dosing with TYlan.. it just most likely won't be very effective... but easily fixed!....SO.... ..... i'll go into your post and just fix the wording a bit so it reads...
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Jan 2021, 20:51
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Enzymes in granules
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anapo1998 » 02 Jan 2021, 08:59
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Hi everyone,
I and my Bella are new to EPI and don’t need to tell you how overwhelming it is. I’m still trying to find the right enzymes and as I currently live in Ukraine, it’s not an easy task. I started with Creon(it was...
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Jean,
Today I managed to place an order of B12 and enzymes with them. Yesterday I took Bella to the vet and she got B12 shot, which should tie her over until the shipment arrives. She also got anti vomiting shot , so I...
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Last post by anapo1998
07 Jan 2021, 12:56
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I am allergic to the powder enzymes. Need some help please.
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Andrewp » 27 Dec 2020, 21:17
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I use enzyme dianes Powder for my dog. I tried wearing a mask, got an air purifier and everything still makes me weeze and cough. My question is can i take enzyme dianes powder and put it in the gel capsules. I use about 1...
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I originally was getting Creon here in the U.S. but it kept going up in price till I wasn't able to keep up the money required to purchase the Creon here. That is why I was getting Creon through Chemist Warehouse.
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Last post by Ruby
04 Jan 2021, 22:43
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Pankaid causes odour
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AnnC » 30 Nov 2020, 00:19
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Hello, new member here...
Our lovely Westie, Cariadh has been affected by EPI for about 4 years. She takes 1 1/4 tsp. Pankaid each of her two meals per day.
Morning is a dehydrated as raw - fish based grain free kibble and...
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Ann - so glad to hear the stink is gone and the probiotics worked!! Now you can safely snuggle your pup again LOL :)
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Last post by Madelon
04 Jan 2021, 21:07
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Creon available
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Ruby » 10 Nov 2020, 20:39
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Since my Ruby is no longer with us I have Creon 10,000 available to send to whoever may need them for your dog. About eleven boxes. Please let me know if you are in need.
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Thanks to both of you
mission completed
Jean
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Last post by Jean
04 Jan 2021, 06:05
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Dog Food Recalls
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Jean » 01 Jan 2021, 05:12
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please have a read
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This is always good information!
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02 Jan 2021, 09:24
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