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.
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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Is it just me? Or...
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Kohlesmomma » 23 Feb 2020, 14:17
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Is it just me or does it seem to anyone else that more and more dogs are being found to have this condition? Seems mis diagnosed more than not as ibs, ibd, or food intolerance. Thank the Lord for this forum!!! I believe alot...
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Unfortunately vets were not taught very much about EPI in vet school because it's not a common condition like Giardia. Although we have dedicated ourselves to spreading awareness and education, there still is not much taught...
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Last post by Madelon
23 Feb 2020, 18:18
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Adding Slippery elm worked wonders!!
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Kohlesmomma » 17 Feb 2020, 17:29
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I wanted to come on here and thank everyone that helped me when I first joined this forum. Man was I struggling!!, and crying, and cussing, and just a mess watching my Kohle be so sick. But mainly with the help of this...
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Hi Mary - I replied to your questions on your topic thread ;)
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Last post by Madelon
23 Feb 2020, 11:07
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Newbie with GS pup
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Nicole_70777 » 22 Feb 2020, 03:03
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My name is Nicole and I have 7 month old GS pup named Roxy. A little over a month ago I noticed her fur was looking very dull and she started shedding ALOT. Then the diarrhea began and I thought she was looking a little thin...
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HI and welcome to our EPI family. Sorry for the delay in responding.
It's so hard when our babies are sick and all we want to do is fix them and aren't sure what to do or where to start. Which is why we are here - hopefully...
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Last post by Madelon
23 Feb 2020, 09:51
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Acid reflux at night?
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by sian » 28 Jan 2020, 14:35
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Hi All,
I'm trying to work out how to help my dog feel better after he was diagnosed with pancreatitis 3 weeks ago. Looking back, he's been ill for about 6 months. He is a Labrador/huntaway cross breed. He's on a low fat...
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Hi Sian and welcome to you and Howl.
Mickey got pancreatitis in 2012 after surgery. It turned chronic for his last couple years. What food are you feeding? Do you have him on a pain medication?
Since he is not a good eater,...
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Last post by cathiss45
20 Feb 2020, 07:09
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New Member introduction and questions
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Boonesgrama » 12 Feb 2020, 19:11
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Hello and thank you for accepting me into this forum. I am grandma to an 11 month old Bernese Mountain Dog named Boone who is having a hard time. We have been to the vet many many times in the last few months with no...
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Thank you Jean, Pam and Jill!
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Last post by Boonesgrama
19 Feb 2020, 00:01
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New to EPI4Dogs Need Help!!!
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Bellamom » 15 Feb 2020, 09:35
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Hi there , so my fur baby Izzy was diagnosed with EPI last fall and slowly we have been trying to get her back to normal. In the last 2 months she has been diagnosed with diabetes as well.
I am really struggling to get the...
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Thank you so much I will do that for sure.
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Last post by Bellamom
18 Feb 2020, 20:24
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Suggestions please! ! ! !
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Hoosier » 15 Feb 2020, 16:21
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We lost both of our dogs last year. One in July and our girl Shelby in November. Shelby was not EPI but had to be treated the same as if she had it. I really did not want anymore pets ever. Losing both of my babies in less...
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Thank you Jean for suggesting the Cushings test!!!
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Last post by Madelon
17 Feb 2020, 22:07
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Sibo
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Yogibear » 17 Jan 2020, 17:17
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According to yogi's lab results his cobalamin fasting result was 273 which I am now giving him 2 b12 wonderlabs tabs daily. His folate fasting result was 14.2 he is not on any antibiotics. I know his folate is in range but I...
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It’s used for humans too.My ninety year old f-in-law used a similar mucilage every day for his diverticulitis. It helps protect and soothe the gut. No side effects to my knowledge.
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Last post by Patsy
17 Feb 2020, 15:05
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EPI and Cholesterol
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Oswulf » 11 Feb 2020, 07:29
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Is there any known association between EPI and high cholesterol levels?
Rye, a Thai street dog, has been stable for a number of years now with Enzyme DIane. She weights 19 kg (up from 13 kg at her worse, before diagnosis)...
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I don't know anything about the high cholesterol but OMG that's the cutest puppy!!!!
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Last post by Madelon
16 Feb 2020, 19:48
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Light hearted poo thought!
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Patsy » 13 Feb 2020, 07:07
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This morning as I dragged my little terrier away from a pile of dog poo, I remembered how Marti and many other epi dogs started as compulsive poop eaters. I thought she just had a depraved appetite. Then I thought, dogs eat...
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Baaahaaahaaa - too funny Patsy!!!
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Last post by Madelon
16 Feb 2020, 19:46
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Schebo Test
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Tuckaboo Pam » 14 Feb 2020, 19:21
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So, I've received the Schebo test, Tucker is three full days off his liver pills, and here is our current situation----Diane's Enzymes, 3t/day, Wonderlabs B12 1/day, Tylan 1/5 t/day, Sport Dog Food Elite 3 cups/day....
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Jill/Jean/Madelon---Thank you so much for the help & the kind words, as always. Tucker is currently doing GREAT, and so we will continue this routine until that changes. Our fingers will be crossed that we are able to...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
16 Feb 2020, 17:46
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Last post by jilbert57
16 Feb 2020, 09:27
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THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING NEW PEOPLE
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Jean » 14 Feb 2020, 09:43
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Just a few lines to thank everyone for helping the new folk on the forum, it so inspiring to see experiences shared and empathy given
we have all been there , no sleep, sore eyes from crying etc.
Jean
Forum Director
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Thank you Jean for posting this and I too would like to thank everyone! Never before have I seen a group of complete strangers be willing to help and comfort each other. I remember when my Doc was first diagnosed how...
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Last post by Madelon
15 Feb 2020, 23:49
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GSD Thor lives where its difficult to diagnose EPI and relies on your help
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Niusvil » 03 Feb 2020, 09:14
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Hello everyone, my name is Anna and it's my first post :) I have been researching EPI resources for a month now, and this forum seems the best of all of them. I saw that people here are very helpful and hope you will help me...
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Hi Anna - sorry I have not been on lately I've been traveling. Okay, first things first, my boy was tested for EPI at 3mos old due to pale yellow cow pie poop (classic EPI/SID) his TLI was 16 - well within the normal range -...
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Last post by Madelon
15 Feb 2020, 22:46
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Struggling with persistent SID
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Kohlesmomma » 09 Feb 2020, 09:54
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Hello, everyone. I am new to this forum. My dog Kohle a rescued GSD as a puppy from a shelter here in SC. He is just 4 and is confirmed epi.
He is on his 5th B12 injection, Tylan daily, with Slippery elm thrown in, and eats...
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Awesome Pam, Thank you for that recommendation on the food. I don't know .why I haven't made up my mind yet. I thought I had picked a good one before I saw the food list here on the site, and others thought that I should...
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Last post by Kohlesmomma
11 Feb 2020, 18:10
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Noises
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Yogibear » 10 Feb 2020, 23:14
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Just wondering if the noises my dog makes are normal. Sometimes they sound like they are coming from his stomach but a lot of times if sounds like they are coming from his throat. It sounds like a gurgling noise. Will this...
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Yes the noises you are hearing are likely from SID. Sometimes it can take a few weeks before the Tylan really kicks in - it's a mild antibiotic so it can take longer to work but it's much better on their system.
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Last post by Madelon
11 Feb 2020, 14:31
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Poop
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Tuckaboo Pam » 28 Dec 2019, 17:52
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Tucker, my EPI dog, and Sasha, my hound mix, each poo 5 or 6 times a day. They have good poos, their weight is good, they are happy & energetic, but I must be doing something wrong! Tucker eats Blue Buffalo, with all his...
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Jill, I don't think there's anything wrong with his liver, but the vet said the pills couldn't hurt him. His poo is great, but I've proven to myself it's because of the food.---Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
09 Feb 2020, 15:55
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Bloat and Preventative Gastropexy
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Ehellriegel » 03 Feb 2020, 14:34
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Good afternoon!
As a dog-mom with a recently-diagnosed EPI pup, bloat is certainly on my mind. Having a high-risk breed (German Shepherd) who now has an even higher risk because of her EPI has me wondering if preventative...
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Hi Madelon,
I don't know about having a tack done with knee surgery. I think that might be a little complicated since it would be two different surgeons.
As far as symptoms -- not all dogs have the classic symptoms. When...
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Last post by Paige's Guardian
09 Feb 2020, 05:37
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Out of enzymes in Canada
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Tag » 27 Jan 2020, 17:42
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Hi
I looked at another post with a similar concern. Our enzyme supplier is backordered with no date to return. My vet clinic failed to let me know until I called to check if I could pick up.
Unfortunately enzyme diane...
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Ahhh... then please do crush the tablets and add 1 more tablet to the mix per meal....mix in the food and let sit/incubate for 20 minutes ... make sure if dry kibble you add a little water or broth or canned food or...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Feb 2020, 23:24
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Earthborn Dog Food Question
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Ruby » 29 Jan 2020, 00:57
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Has anyone had this problem with Earthborn Dog food yet?? I bought a new large bag of Earthborn Dog Food (Great Plains Feast) recently. The kibble is suppose to be a light brown (tan) color.. It wasn't it was almost black in...
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If you are here in the US, you might try ordering from Chewy. They are really great at giving you a credit if you have any issues with the dog food. You are not required to send it back.
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Last post by Paige's Guardian
07 Feb 2020, 06:09
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New Diagnosis - Chihuahua
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vero2020 » 04 Feb 2020, 10:46
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Hello, I work for a clinic that adopted a 10 month old 2 lb chihuahua that is being treated for EPI, he has not had the test TLI blood test due to the pets size and weight, the clinic has been giving him B12 injections every...
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Hi and welcome to our EPI family. Thank you so much for caring for this tiny pup. You're in good hands with Susan so I won't muddy the waters and just wanted to welcome you.
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Last post by Madelon
06 Feb 2020, 14:01
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Raw Pancreas question
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Bahdabing » 24 Jan 2020, 15:29
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Hi,
I'm new to the forum and to the world of a pup with EPI. I have a 15 month old German Shepherd named Heidi. I've wanted to get a dog for the past 20 years or so (grew up with dogs, just haven't owned one during my adult...
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Glad to hear!
Jill
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03 Feb 2020, 20:01
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New member
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teleftheriou » 03 Feb 2020, 14:09
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Hi to all,
We are new to the group even though not new to the condition. I have a 15-year-old yellow lab and we have been straggling with gastrointestinal disorders for a long time now. Initially, the condition was ruled out...
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This may help too:
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Last post by Patsy
03 Feb 2020, 18:44
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Saying goodbye to Eva.....
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Olesia711 » 01 Feb 2020, 15:14
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I am sharing Eva's tribute here because Eva was an extra special little gal.... She had many, MANY health issues that were a juggle for her mom Sandra to manage.... and then little Eva was diagnosed with EPI. Once they got...
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huge hugs from across the pond
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Last post by Jean
02 Feb 2020, 11:13
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Emergency enzymes
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by shepherdmom31 » 27 Jan 2020, 11:42
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Hi guys Im in a bit of a bind and need your advice. I’ve been ordering enzymes for my dog from the vet which come in the next day. This time I decided to try ordering from Enzyme Diane. I made the mistake of ordering on a...
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Thanks Jill for helping with the emergency enzymes
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01 Feb 2020, 23:25
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