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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Glucosamine recommendations for EBI/IBD pup
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mms » 27 Apr 2025, 16:07
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Hey all,
Does anyone have any recommendations for glucosamine supplementation for a pup with EPI and IBD. Prior to Midna getting sick, we had given her Dasquin with MSM. We are now trialing her on different foods/proteins...
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I used Cosequin when Mickey needed a plain joint supplement.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
27 Apr 2025, 22:10
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Switching from canned food to raw
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Atagrl66 » 27 Feb 2025, 20:14
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Previously I wrote a long message only to have it deleted. So this message will most likely be shorter. So frustrating.
I have 10yr old yorkie, schnauzer, mini pin mix who weight 12.5lbs
Approx 4 years ago she was...
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HI Sue,
It can be SOOoooo frustrating.
Some (very lucky) dogs can have full blown EPI (via the cTLI test) and yet NOT lose any weight or have yucky stools because the body also produces approx 8-10% of these digestive...
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Apr 2025, 21:58
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Request help with suspected EPI in 4 year old Indie mix
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EmBee » 11 Apr 2025, 09:46
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Hi All,
My name is Munmun and I am writing in from Delhi, India. My younger one, Posto, is a 3.5 year old Indian mongrel.
This is going to be a long post — please bear with me. I’m really worried about my dog, Posto....
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Munmun,
Hmmm... that is VERY interesting that adding ghee has slightly improved his crumbly poo condition. if it helps, keep doing it!
WOW... you are almost up to 1 CREON per meal... and so far he has not had an adverse...
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Apr 2025, 21:38
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New here - meet Johnny!
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Johnnycake » 30 Dec 2020, 09:23
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Hello! First just let me say what a relief it has been to find this forum! My vet and the shelter I adopted Johnny from were able to give me the basics of his condition and how to manage it, but nothing anywhere near as...
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MacKenzie,
OMG... Johnny is looking FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE seeing the photo's of him and WOW... Agility now too??!!!! i am very impressed.
Many people don't know the back story of you and JOhnny.... but what you...
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Apr 2025, 21:22
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Hungry all the time
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Faysperson » 25 Apr 2025, 14:35
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My cocker spaniel Fay was diagnosed with EPI just over a year ago. She was prescribed Lypex which costs a lot and initially it really helped. Her poo is fine but she’s asking for food all the time. Some people have suggested...
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Hi Catherine, welcome to the forum. What does Fayes diet look like? Homemade, canned, kibble or a combination?
We recommend a grain free, fiber 4% or less. In a lot of Epi dogs the grains in the food can inhibit the job of...
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Last post by jilbert57
27 Apr 2025, 09:07
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Using Pantenex in enteric coated gel caps?
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Wendemar » 26 Apr 2025, 17:19
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Hello, Is anyone using Pantenex in enteric coated gel caps? And what success are you having?
Joy has suddenly grown an aversion to the smell of it on her food after 1 1/2 years. She will eat food without the enzyme. I have...
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I have not tried Pantenex inside the enteric coated capsules. But have with enzyme Diane. Normally use Creon, but did decide to trial the powdered to see how it compares. It worked great...pretty seamless transition between...
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Last post by Chance
26 Apr 2025, 23:10
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James Wellbeloved dry food
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RaymondBarton » 07 Apr 2025, 23:51
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Hi all, Has anyone any experience with James Wellbeloved dry dog food? Our pup is currently on Royal Canin Golden Retriever, and she's doing/looking great and has really healthy poop, but shocking gas. After speaking to our...
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oh wow..... thanks Patsy.
When i have time..... i am going to include Skinner & Millies dog food (that you mentioned ) for possible choices in the UK
thank you!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Apr 2025, 12:48
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New to Epi- Crockett
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rebeccal » 27 Jan 2025, 19:18
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Crockett is a 2 yr and 8 month black labrador Retriever, current weight 63.5lbs. He was diagnosed with hypertrophic osteodystrophy and hip dysplasia at 6 months of age. He has been in and out of the vet almost monthly for...
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Noooooo! That is so very heart breaking! Really sad :(
If Crockett did have that aggressive cancer, I wonder if that is what caused much of your issues, including EPI. You certainly did absolutely everything possible...
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Last post by Chance
25 Apr 2025, 19:56
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Raw Food
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GingerBella » 19 Apr 2025, 23:43
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Good Evening and Happy Easter.
I switched my boy to raw food diet- I an slowly transitioning him from kibble to raw! So far he is doing great 👍. However I would like to know if 85/15 raw ground turkey would be okay to...
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you are very welcome.
I use mine not only to grind food for the dog... but i have used it also for so many other foods to grind for us too!
Good Luck!
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Last post by Olesia711
25 Apr 2025, 14:39
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New, sorting it out, curious about CBD oil
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ed7385 » 25 Sep 2018, 12:37
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Howdy all,
I'm an active foster for dogs with varying issues, but this one might have topped all previous dogs in the amount of research required department.
The story- Roxanne was pulled from a local shelter severely...
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thanks for sharing that with us Alex
There are many techniques with how-to use the enzymes and it is ALWAYS god to hear from others and what works for them :)
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Last post by Olesia711
25 Apr 2025, 10:52
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What can I feed my dog with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?
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jilbert57 » 15 Apr 2025, 08:38
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I am sorry you are having problems with your pup.
Have you been supplementing with B12 oral or shots to maintain a proper level? Low B12 can cause inappetance and other symptoms.
Are you hearing belly rumblings or acid...
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Pollock is a very good alternative to Tilapea as they are both white fish.
thanks for the suggestion.
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Last post by Olesia711
24 Apr 2025, 11:55
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Happy Easter !!!!!!!!!!
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Olesia711 » 19 Apr 2025, 08:45
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Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter
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oh WOW!!! Rylee is a real cutie :).... hopefully someone showed up to feed Rylee (hint-hint Andrea???!!)
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Last post by Olesia711
22 Apr 2025, 11:56
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New to EPI questions from the UK!
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scoozle » 28 Jan 2025, 15:41
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I’m so glad I found this forum! Hello from a cold and wet Wiltshire UK :D
Our Sproodle (Springer x Poodle) Oscar got diagnosed with EPI or at least something very similar 5 days ago and we started him on his new meds...
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Ahhhhh... stinky fart, regurg, tummy aches.... oh yeah... this REALLY sounds like out-of-control SID/SIBO/Dysbiosis.....
And it is rather interesting to see different bad SID cases.... some dogs act as if nothing is wrong...
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Last post by Olesia711
20 Apr 2025, 08:13
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Zuko's EPI Diagnosis
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zuko419 » 14 Apr 2025, 19:42
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Hi, everyone--
I have been watching this site and perusing these forums for about a week now, wondering if my dog, Zuko, has EPI. He has officially been diagnosed as of today, April 14, 2025. I am grateful we have an...
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Hi HOllynn,
So glad to hear that Zuko had a much better day today... effectively managing EPI is all about finding the right balance of the recommended protocol..... and because of this we have learned many little tricks to...
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Last post by Olesia711
19 Apr 2025, 20:29
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New to EPI-guidance for Cooper
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Cooper@NC » 18 Jan 2025, 08:09
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First, thanks so much for this website and your vast knowledge. EPI4Dogs has been a turning point for us as we navigate a new diagnosis of EPI. Cooper's first symptoms began in mid September 2024. He was diagnose with EPI at...
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look at A-Typical Cushings also..... as the typical Cushing symptoms are not common........
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Apr 2025, 19:14
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Long lasting EPI friendly chews
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Danica » 14 Nov 2023, 19:40
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Hello!
I recently adopted a 3 year old German shepherd with EPI dx. I’ve had her for about 3 months and she is in great health and we have a great routine with her meals and enzymes. But I was hoping to learn about any long...
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Thank you that’s good. you get ground bone for your dog. It’s important that he gets the bone in his system.I have researched that the bones are important part of the raw diet. he seems to be doing fine with chicken necks....
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Last post by hooley68
17 Apr 2025, 16:26
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Myla - New EPI Diagnosis
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Shehn » 14 Apr 2025, 21:43
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Myla (6-year-old GSD) was diagnosed with EPI April 11th, 2025
TLI <1.0
Cobalamin 153
Folate 45
On my previous vet appointment (February 2025), they wanted her to gain a couple pounds. Myla has always been a fussy eater on...
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ahhh... weight gain...... it varies from one dog to the next.....some start gaining weight in a few weeks, and only take a few months to gain back all the weight they lost.... but then there are others that can take a couple...
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Apr 2025, 13:43
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Has anyone ever adjusted enzyme doses to specific foods for dogs with EPI?
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DarylJohnson » 16 Apr 2025, 07:07
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Hi everyone,
I am taking care of a dog who was diagnosed with EPI 2 months ago and is now doing better with Pancreatin enzymes. However, I have noticed that he reacts differently depending on the food, even though I am still...
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I feed raw. When first starting out, I was feeding meat from one supplier that had a pretty high fat content. (Enzymes was and still is Creon capsules). I had a minimum enzyme dose worked out that eliminated acid reflux and...
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Last post by Chance
17 Apr 2025, 02:35
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How to get kitten to take Tylosin powder?
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WilfordGleichner » 14 Apr 2025, 04:10
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Species: Cat
Age: 8-9 months
Sex/Neuter status: Female, spayed
Breed: American shorthair
Body weight: 7.5lbs
History: Has had incredibly bad smelling diarrhea since we got her when she was about four months old. I made a...
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Hi, I buy empty capsules off Amazon and make my own pills with the tylan powder. Game changer! I also bought long tweezers and simply dip the capsule in to fill then pop the other half of capsule back on. I make up a weeks...
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Last post by JJinOhio
15 Apr 2025, 09:28
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Pancreatic Enzyme Powder
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Betzyfans » 07 Apr 2025, 11:08
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Hello everyone
Betzy is our amazing Staffie cross and about 13 years old. Shortly after we adopted her some 10 years ago she was diagnosed with acute Pancreatitis which we've kept under control with a low fat diet and...
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Betzy sounds like such a lovely girl—13 years old and still going strong despite pancreatitis is a real testament to your care! ❤️
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Last post by RavenGarner
15 Apr 2025, 04:33
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GSDs with and without Needed!!!!!!!!!!!
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Olesia711 » 28 Mar 2025, 09:36
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Hi everyone,
GSDs (German Shepherd Dog) needed with & without EPI!!
Epi4Dogs is working with the University of Georgia geneticists, Dr. Leigh Anne Clark and Thais Fontenelle. They are looking in a new direction for the...
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Pam... also a big thanks to you too for participating in this GSD EPI Genetic research :)
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Last post by Olesia711
14 Apr 2025, 18:20
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Shortage of Dogmeds uk
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by Lenus » 18 Oct 2021, 04:55
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Hi all, apologies for the long break since last post but thanks to the help and advice I received here, we've been good. Firstly, for anyone who has suffered loss or illness since I was last here, please accept our deepest...
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Ahh.... she is LOVELY!!!! but OMG it sure is very unsettling when you cannot get the proper meds for your dog.
Some other options to try is CHemeyes, LLC... they have pancreatic powder for EPI dogs.... or if you are having...
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14 Apr 2025, 11:27
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13 Apr 2025, 11:25
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New to EPI (Very rough month for Leo)
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TheHerd2009 » 04 Apr 2025, 09:46
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Hello All,
First I’d like to say I appreciate this forum and any feedback that can be provided. We have a 10 year old Boxer who has always been very healthy with walks daily and nutritious diet. About a month ago he...
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If slippery elm is working, you may not need Tylan right now. It won't hurt him any to give both, but we usually recommend Tylan if slippery elm doesn't work
I wasn't saying to use the injection, I was only answering the...
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12 Apr 2025, 16:38
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10 Year old ridgeback mix won’t eat, limited option diet
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Mnordicolo » 06 Apr 2025, 14:41
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Hello,
I am a new member after my ridgeback mix Lila was recently diagnosed with EPI. We have been through a lot this last year. Lila has some GI issues our regular vet hadn’t been able to figure out, she diagnosed her...
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Oh no! I am so very sorry to hear this! It's something you can just never prepare for; even when you pretty much feel it's coming. One always just hopes.
You certainly did absolutely all you could for her. She knew that....
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11 Apr 2025, 01:41
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