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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Last post by Mister Admin
13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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Happy New Year
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Ruby » 31 Dec 2020, 18:16
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Happy New Year to all of you from around the world that have EPI dogs. They are special and so are you. Bow wow.
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Happy New Year, Everyone! I hope you and your pups enjoy good health, love and laughter during this New Year. We can't always control what kind of health we will have, but we can share light and love and our sense of humor...
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Last post by Barb
01 Jan 2021, 16:33
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Jean » 31 Dec 2020, 12:42
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From all of us at EPI4DOGS we wish you, and yours a very Happy New Year
I know it might be difficult to celebrate, over here in the UK its almost impossible, there are no pubs or restaurants open, so its all at home
But...
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Happy Poo Year! Hoping 2021 brings all of our EPI pets great poops :)
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Last post by Madelon
01 Jan 2021, 09:49
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1 Month with Phantom
Replies: 17
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TaylorN » 26 Dec 2020, 20:05
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Hi all,
Wanted to share a Phantom update. For those that are unfamiliar - I adopted Phantom on 11/24 at 42 lbs. He is some kind of GSD mix (DNA testing this weekend!) and we are estimating that he should be around 70 lbs. I...
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Dont beat yourself up over the sandwich
Kara stole and ate a whole tub of cheese biscuits
the next morning the poop flew out of her, up the walls , all over the floor , carpet everywhere
Derek tod me to take her for a...
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Last post by Jean
01 Jan 2021, 05:57
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New Diagnosis
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MelC » 16 Nov 2020, 13:38
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Hello my dog Meg has been diagnosed recently with EPI and is being treated with lypex and antibiotics in case of infection. The vet says her B12 levels are ok. We are feeding her kibble and raw pancreas.
she lost over 4...
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Hi
firstly, I am here at the end of the phone if you want to talk, you have my number
Oxytetracycline is the preferred antibiotic over here, but its difficult as you have to give on an empty stomach ,1 hour before food. or...
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Last post by Jean
31 Dec 2020, 12:33
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Donated Panzym Enzymes-So Essex England available
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Olesia711 » 28 Dec 2020, 16:22
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Hi everyone, i am posting this for one of our members, Jacqui, who is graciously donating some remaining enzymes to someone who could use them and would like to pick them up in South Essex England. Her sweet EPI dog Mel...
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Good Morning from Liverpool
We all understand losing our best friend, and I send love and hugs
I will talk to Suj from Chemeyes, she may well know someone,
And she lives in that neck of the woods
I will write personally...
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Last post by Jean
30 Dec 2020, 04:50
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wet belching
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morgansh » 29 Dec 2020, 12:30
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Hi everyone. This forum has helped me so much so thanks!
My labrador, Eleanor, is doing well. She is back at her normal weight, her bowel movements are great, she has lots of energy.
The only issue we have is she has wet...
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After lessening the pumpkin..... if that helps a little but not enough.... then try reducing the SLippery elm by 1/8 tsp.... she may be getting too much prebiotic fiber.... although this may not be the problem... it might be...
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Last post by Olesia711
29 Dec 2020, 14:44
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Stinky dogs?
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WestieMuggs » 13 Nov 2020, 15:07
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Does anyone find that their EPI dog on enzymes smells a bit more rank than normal? Even though he/she gets a regular bath?
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Just for clarification.... I just typed baking..... i should have typed Baking Soda (here in the USA)... i suspect that Jean means baking soda too.... not baking powder..
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Dec 2020, 23:33
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GSD recently diagnosed with EPI - vomiting/ whining
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nooka.GSD » 27 Dec 2020, 13:15
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Hi Everyone!
I am new here but just want to send my many thanks to all the people in this group. Your knowledge has literally been a life saver for my 2 year old German Shepherd, Nooka.
She has been diagnosed with EPI 3-4...
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Hi Rachel ... so sorry to hear that Nooka is have vomiting issues a few hours after eating... that does sound like a bile issue.... but with these EPI dogs.... sometimes what we think is real bile acid is really SID (small...
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Dec 2020, 23:20
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PLEASE HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY THIS YEAR
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Jean » 25 Dec 2020, 06:25
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This has been a year out of anything we could have imagined, never mind lived through
From all of us at EPI4DOGS we wish you, and yours a happy , safe holiday, and remember, we are here with any problems you might have , or...
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you sure can say that again Madelon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2021 will hopefully be better than 2020!
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Last post by Olesia711
27 Dec 2020, 12:21
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Slow Feeder with EPI Enzymes
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TaylorN » 22 Dec 2020, 19:38
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Hello all,
My boy Phantom eats 2 cups in the blink of an eye. I have noticed lately that he will burp and pass some gas following meals, and it is NOT pleasant. I did plan to have him use a slow feeder, and I did buy one...
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when Kara was desperate for food we used a very big bowl like a food mixing bowl, and put two tennis balls in so that she had to move them around, whilst eating, slowing her down
the other thought is feeding by hand
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Last post by Jean
27 Dec 2020, 11:42
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Christmas Count down.... and family pics...
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Olesia711 » 20 Dec 2020, 12:17
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Hi Everyone,
Just want you all to know that Epi4Dogs is wishing everyone.....two-legged and 4 legged members .......a very Merry (and healthy!!!!) Christmas this year!.....
and so the countdown begins:
SO..... if you'd...
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Awwww I loved seeing all of these EPI dogs so happy and healthy!
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Last post by Madelon
27 Dec 2020, 11:31
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Last post by Jean
25 Dec 2020, 06:20
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New to EPI: Phantom
Replies: 42
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TaylorN » 08 Dec 2020, 15:19
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Hi all, I work at an animal shelter and recently adopted an EPI dog that went months without enzymes under a previous owner. He is a black GSD mix and was 53lbs (already emaciated) upon entering the shelter. Within two...
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If I havent said it before I will say it now
Its your dog and your money
Jeanx
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Last post by Jean
24 Dec 2020, 12:24
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Thankful for this forum
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Steve » 23 Dec 2020, 13:02
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Just wanted to say thank you to all who shared their knowledge on this forum. I haven't posted much because usually when I had a question it was already a topic here that I could read and learn from. I lost my dog Duffy to...
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Steve, I'm so sorry for your loss of Duffy. No matter how long they are with us it's just never long enough but while they are here the love and joy they bring to our live is priceless. It's so kind of you to think of others...
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Last post by Madelon
24 Dec 2020, 11:09
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NOTIFICATIONS OF REPLIES TO POSTS ON THE FORUM
Replies: 9
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Jean » 13 Dec 2020, 05:54
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Good Morning from the UK, another miserable day in Liverpool
Can we all please check our posts for replies, there seems to be a little spanner in the works
We can blame Covid, but........it would appear that some posts are...
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Thank you Craig for always coming to our rescue!
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Last post by Madelon
24 Dec 2020, 11:06
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Tylan, slippery elm, and enzymes! The puzzle pieces..?
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Melissa » 20 Dec 2020, 10:02
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Hi everyone. My dog, Koda, has been doing so well since finding you all here on this board. Koda is a pyr/shep mix, almost 12 years old with a variety of health issues....he did test neg on the schebo test, but with your...
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These dogs are way smarter than us. I'm lucky - I think my boy just knows mommy can only handle so much - he eats the Tylan powder right on top of his food but I do try to put the slippery elm powder mixture right on top of...
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Last post by Madelon
22 Dec 2020, 19:26
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JUST A REMINDER AT CHRISTMES
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Jean » 20 Dec 2020, 13:35
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Chocolate is potentially a killer
Please dont put them on your tree as decorations, or in stockings or..........
and have a read of this
And have a safe and peaceful Christmas from all of us here
Jeanx
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Excellent reminders, thank you Jean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
20 Dec 2020, 16:00
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New to Forum: Dolce
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Yorkiemom2013 » 10 Dec 2020, 01:58
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Hi,
My 7 yr old 4.5lb yorkie has been having issues . She’s always been a picky eater.. some days she just has no appetite. She vomits foam or bile and also has mushy poop with mucous and red blood. I had thought it might...
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Hi Steph! I just wanted to pop in and see how Dolce is doing. Hoping things are going well.
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Last post by Madelon
19 Dec 2020, 09:42
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ISO Safe, Affordable Grain-Free Food
Replies: 11
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TaylorN » 12 Dec 2020, 15:03
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Hi all,
I am looking to switch Phantom from Purina Pro Plan to a grain-free diet. Sport Dog Elite Herding comes highly recommend, however the $80/30lb will break this college student’s bank! I am hoping to stay close to...
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You can offer a lot to Texas AM
Dr David Williams who was there for a while, developed the cTLI EPI test in the mid 80's at Liverpool University here in the UK my vet was his friend at the time
Dr. David Williams received...
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Last post by Jean
18 Dec 2020, 12:56
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Very reactive EPI pup
Replies: 6
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zoetaylor96 » 16 Dec 2020, 01:22
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Okay,
After a very long 5 months of up and downs, endless vet trips, thousands of dollars, multiple lbs lost, trying multiple different foods, desperately searching for reasonable priced medication, my puppy Archie has...
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thats a good point Barb, Kara would never poo on her lead
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Last post by Jean
17 Dec 2020, 11:47
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New To Group - Itching Question
Replies: 16
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rog121 » 07 Dec 2020, 07:57
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Hello,
I have a 23 month old German Shepherd that was diagnoseed with EPI in January 2020, at 1 year old. This was after a couple of months of just not knowing why she was losing hair and weight and her stool was so large...
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Hi Roger,
When you get the enzymes ... if you have any questions or concerns, not only can you ask us here on the forum, but you can also call and talk to Diane directly..... she is great to deal with :)
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Dec 2020, 22:47
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AMAZON SMILE AND EPI4DOGS
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Jean » 15 Dec 2020, 04:24
Hello all
Just a reminder, EPI4DOGS is a charity recognised by Amazon Smile, so during this buying on line season please can you remember to click Amazon Smile for a donation they make for our charity
Many Thanks to all...
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Last post by Jean
15 Dec 2020, 04:24
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Newly diagnosed EPI dog -1 y/o PWD
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Timber » 02 Mar 2020, 13:06
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Hello,
I have a 1 year old Portuguese Water Dog newly diagnosed with EPI. His family Vet put him on Hills ZD (1 & 3/4 cups ea meal 2x a day) for his diarrhea before he was diagnosed and his Internists has left him on ZD...
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Hey Cindy, and welcome! You can learn a lot by reading the signatures that are at the bottom of responses. Tucker does well on Sport Dog Elite/ Herding Dog Sweet Potato & Buffalo. The food is pricey, but you feed less & they...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
09 Dec 2020, 14:32
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B12 and SID Questions
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Dgrega3 » 07 Dec 2020, 23:12
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Hi Everyone,
My 2 year old Border Collie, Luna, was diagnosed with EPI in June 2020. It took us a while for her to get diagnosed (about 3 months to be exact) because our vet did not seem to be too familiar with EPI. My...
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Hi and welcome to our EPI family! Everyone has given great advice already so I just wanted to pop in and welcome you. I do highly recommend keeping a detailed journal of everything you give and the resulting poops - it will...
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Last post by Madelon
09 Dec 2020, 08:54
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2021 EPI4DOGS CALENDARS AVAILABLE
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Madelon » 16 Oct 2020, 18:40
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Thank you everyone for all the amazing photo submissions.... we laughed and we cried when putting these calendars together... so many emotions your pictures evoked! This year there are 20 calendars ......every single EPI...
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Hi everyone....... well it is getting close to the end of 2020..... so.... if anyone is interested in a 2021 EPI Dog calendar..... please go to
and check them out..... these calendars are the big annual fundraiser...
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08 Dec 2020, 19:50
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