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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What a difference a year has made (Mina update)
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DocX » 12 Mar 2023, 09:29
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It's been about a year and a month since my GSD Mina, now almost 3, was diagnosed with EPI. She has gained almost almost 20 pounds since her diagnosis and finally become a dog who likes to eat most of the time. I can't...
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Thanks for Mina's update...and thank you for the very kind words!!!! and YES!... your vet is 110% correct.... some dogs just need to do Tylan antibiotic... no matter how hard we try not to do antibiotics, sometimes when all...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Mar 2023, 23:46
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New to Epi and very stressed
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Candicexq8 » 02 Mar 2023, 11:50
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Hello
I have a 8 years old diabetic dog who has epi- it started in January - spent over 1200$ with the vet in one month to run 2 full blood panels , 2 fecal tests , multiple blood sugar tests- changed food - gave...
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HI Candace,
First let me apologize for not responding yesterday..... also, thanks for letting me know that you are not getting notifications.... i stopped getting them too.... *sigh*.... something is going on cause ever...
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Mar 2023, 19:42
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Questions about Saving Jack
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Heather » 06 Mar 2023, 09:22
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Hello. Thank you to whoever reads this, and thank you to all who posted as I have learned a lot. Nov. 2021 I got an email from PETA and was asked to knock on a door re an animal cruelty complaint from a neighbor of the...
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WOW! Thank YOU for taking in these animals and for giving them love, security and a caring home.
I agree with Jill, yes, do the TLI test for EPI, along with a B12 test. And as Jill also mentioned food fast for 12 hours...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Mar 2023, 19:20
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Raw pancreas
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jean546 » 06 Mar 2023, 09:17
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Hi Everyone,
Hope everyone's doggie's are doing well!! I wanted to try to put Rudy on Raw pancreas, he does not like the taste of enzymes or wet food. I have been putting green tripe on his food and that has helped with...
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thanks Jane for posting that... 1 to 4 ounces of raw pancreas = 1 tsp of powdered enzymes
and thanks Jill for clarifying that enzymes need to be given with every meal :)
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Mar 2023, 19:09
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Please help! Sudden symptom regression
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MomToLenni » 06 Mar 2023, 05:20
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Hi all! I’ve lurked around this forum for a while now but never posted before.
First, let me say a huge and warm THANK YOU to all the loving and generous minds that run this page. My beautiful dog Lenni (2.5 years old, half...
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Hi ALice,
I am just now catching up on some posts and i agree 100% with Jill and your vet's assessment and recommendation.... it sounds like this could possibly be stress due to a new born in the house that is triggering...
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Mar 2023, 19:07
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My dog limp after dinner
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alex » 26 Jun 2021, 22:48
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Hi!
I have a new question.😂
My dog limps after every meal. I thought it was a joint problem. I use a variety of joint products, chondroitin, glucosamine, green-lipped mussels, fish oil (ds/da,sashas blend,4cyte,antinol,whc...
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i don't know about limping after dinner but i do know that there have been dogs here on the forum that the vet and pet owner assumed had EPI without being EPI confirmed with a TLI test.... and the dog developed a limp... in...
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Mar 2023, 11:55
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Help! Enzymes delivery delay
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REGIFLOR » 09 Feb 2023, 19:18
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Hi everyone,
I have been anxiously awaiting my Enzymes Diane order, which was delayed due to weather and now I received a message from UPS, indicating Reciever refused delivery ....eventhough I was waiting by the door for...
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Yes, we STRONGLY advise placing orders WAYYYyyyy in advance... at least a month or more before you will need the enzymes.
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Mar 2023, 11:53
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reaction to enzymes ?
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ndimitru » 27 Feb 2023, 23:07
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Huggin has been marching along fine since we got him on the right track. about a week ago he got this sore on his muzzle... going to the vet tomorrow but wondered if anyone has seen a topical reaction to enzymes in food?...
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That's why I put Montgomery's enzymes into capsules. He had a huge ulcer on his tongue, and I don't think it was the only one (he didn't want us to look).
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Last post by Montgomery
04 Mar 2023, 16:34
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Scheduled Forum Maintenance Part II - Tuesday Feb 28 - COMPLETED
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Mister Admin » 26 Feb 2023, 05:03
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NOTICE: some additional scheduled routine maintenance and updates will take place this TUESDAY. This will mean the forum will be offline for between approximately 1-3 hours from the times below. Please refrain from trying to...
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test completed. Working agin'...
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Last post by Mister McBoots
03 Mar 2023, 19:41
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Hello and another EPI story from Germany
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hellomyfanwy » 07 Feb 2023, 02:36
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Hello there,
I’m another newbie who is looking for help in regards to my almost two-year old mini aussie Floyd. We’re from Germany and it’s been quite a while since my last conversation in English. So please excuse any...
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Ahh, there are studies out there that a good percentage of pups that had Parvo often go on to develop EPI.... :(
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Mar 2023, 22:23
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Last post by natalie321
28 Feb 2023, 22:56
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Test results for review
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ellagirl@04 » 15 Feb 2023, 14:17
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Hello,
I'm attaching test results for review! Hopefully I attached the files correctly and please review!
My girl tested negative for EPI, however, had all the signs and symptoms for 6weeks! Her TLI came back at 7.2 as...
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you can give coconut oil.... although buy the good stuff.... i used to use Jarrow's extra virgin organic coconut oil
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Just start off slow, add like 1/2 tsp to the meals... and watch the poos for a few days... if...
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Last post by Olesia711
24 Feb 2023, 22:48
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New to Forum
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Ohbah » 20 Feb 2023, 08:58
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Hello, to all members. My sister and are new to this forum. Our puppy, D'ogee is now 5 1/2 month old Weimaraner.
This disease is so very hard to handle, as many of you already know. We adopted D'ogee when he was 4 months...
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Hello, Julia. A warm welcome to you and D'ogee. I am so sorry that he is having difficulties at such a young age. If you can answer some of the questions Olesia and Jill asked that will help us to help you and your pup. Did...
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Last post by Barb
22 Feb 2023, 16:34
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test for EPI was normal-continuing symptoms
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Razzledays » 15 Feb 2023, 11:24
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My now 8 yo Female GSD Harley and I have weathered COVID together and she has become a great dog.
But now she is sick and i need your thoughts and experience. She has suddenly over a few months lost a lot of weight...
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glad that Hunny has improved while on the enzymes.... but please do re-do the TLI test for EPI sometime in the future... maybe 3 or 6 months from now to see if she has segued towards EPI or is she has developed full blown...
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Last post by Olesia711
20 Feb 2023, 23:03
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Slippery Elm bark use
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ellagirl@04 » 13 Feb 2023, 14:48
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Hello everyone,
Can you please share with me your experience with using slippery elm bark and what brand would you reccomend?
I'm currenly considering slippery elm bark by wonderlabs just to have in case I need it for my...
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Did the acid reflux start before or after enzymes? I assume you have attempted to tweak enzyme dose, so you aren't giving too much? Often the first symptom of too much enzymes is acid reflux. Or if it was a problem before...
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Last post by Chance
20 Feb 2023, 21:35
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Enzymes
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hendersons » 07 Feb 2023, 11:34
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Hi all, been a while since i posted.. Zak is now almost 10yr old. He hasnt been doing too bad, but today he just couldnt hold it.. we are wondering on enzyme amount. He has been getting Chemneys and it says max one gram per...
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If the stools are still a little soft, talk to Jean, since she is working with you, and ask her if:
1. if slightly increasing the enzymes would be a next step to try?
2. or should trying a little diet adjustment should be...
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Last post by Olesia711
18 Feb 2023, 11:55
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Reagan - New to EPI
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soaringcl » 23 Jan 2023, 17:15
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Our 2yr old female GSD is showing sigs of EPI.
Weight Loss 20lbs. 84.5lbs in June 2022 to 63.1lbs in Jan. 2023
Cow Puck stools frequently, yellow or clay color several times a day and night
Ravishing eating
We are...
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I heartily agree with the journal! It saved our sanity.
Barb
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11 Feb 2023, 14:55
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Creon Advice
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Moxmomma » 07 Feb 2023, 22:47
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My vet and I have been working to find what works best for my Moxie. She is a Basset Cross weighing 20.3 kg. She first got sick Aug 2022 and was diagnosed with EPI in Dec. I am in Canada and we are now trying Creon 25,000....
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6 Creon 25 will be extremely way too much!!! That would be about the amount you might give a bear!! (I have a Lab. He's bigger than your dog, and likely eats more. 2 Creon 25,000 was too much for him, and caused horrible...
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Last post by Chance
09 Feb 2023, 23:56
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Advice for borderline EPI?
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slawson1996 » 07 Feb 2023, 00:06
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Hi there,
New to this forum and the world of EPI. As I've been on this journey with my 11-year-old (er, 12-year-old, tomorrow!) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, I've found reading this forum super helpful. So, I figured I'd...
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Yes B12 is Cobalamin. at 449 it is low normal... This is not sufficient for a dog with chronic gastrointestinal issues.... like SEPI which is what Bodi is. Talk to your vet about either giving B12 shots or just giving B12...
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Feb 2023, 14:05
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Raw beef pancreas to donate
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ellagirl@04 » 07 Feb 2023, 12:11
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Attention to all that feed raw pancreas and are located in Nevada or close by!
I have 12lbs of raw beef pancreas from greentripe.com that I'm willing to donate and it is still good for another 2 3/4 months!
We were not...
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Hi Olesia,
I just sent a message to the FB page so hopefully I will hear back!
It's under last name Leonard.
TY
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07 Feb 2023, 16:36
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New to Forum
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mamabear7 » 17 Jan 2023, 11:17
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I am loving all the resources that the forum has provided. We have a just over 1 year old female boxer named Ruby who our vet believes has a pancreas issue. We live in a small town and our vet is a large and small animal vet...
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glad the poos are back to normal.... and if she is an EPI dog... yes, any blip can result in sloppy stools for a day or multiple days.
Please be VERY careful assuming this is EPI at a TLI value of 21. Are you sure that labs...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Feb 2023, 14:49
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wet or dry food?
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virtualist » 21 Feb 2019, 15:31
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This is Sara, Sophie's mom! A question for all of you. Does anyone feed only wet food to their EPI dog? Or does anyone feed only dry food? If one feeds only wet food, is that ok not to have anything crunchy for their teeth?...
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Unless you're feeding a true dental diet, kibble has no effect on dental health. The idea that it does is a very old and stubborn myth. If you're concerned about your pup's teeth, there are a lot of things you can do....
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Last post by Montgomery
06 Feb 2023, 17:54
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UTI! Ughhhhhh
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maya193 » 05 Feb 2023, 11:49
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Howdy all! So Maya has a UTI, vet prescribed antibiotics which she started. Is there any way to give her GI system additional support? She is on daily probiotic regimen, etc.....but the mushy poo's have started. Would adding...
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Thank you all for the information. So very helpful!!! :)
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06 Feb 2023, 13:13
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Lucy - Another Newbie
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LucysMom » 04 Feb 2023, 10:42
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My poor Lucy (Lucy Bella, as I call her).... A wonderful loving, gentle, and energetic dog - we always said that she would have made a great mom if we hadn't opted to spay her. She is an F1 Goldendoodle of a Golden mom and a...
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oh WOW..... you did/do homemade too?! It sure is a LOT of work..... been there done that.
I finally settled on a combo of mostly home-made with some kibble.... that worked out best for me personally. How and what you feed...
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Feb 2023, 11:53
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New To EPI-Not quite EPI with my girl
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ellagirl@04 » 03 Feb 2023, 17:47
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Hello everyone!
My girl Ella is a 22 months young Blue Heeler w/sassy attitude most of the time! In the beginning of the month of December 2022, we started to notice some changes in her stool which became more in volume and...
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Thank you @ Montgomery!
May I ask what other enzyme options, if any have you tried?
He started out on Viokase, which helped a little, but because he is an obligate carnivore, the dose he would need to be anywhere near...
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03 Feb 2023, 22:44
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