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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Olesia711
- Founder & Research Director
- Posts: 3930
- Location: North Carolina
- Country: United States
- State: North Carolina
- Pet name: Izzy
- My name: olesia
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by Olesia711 » 18 Dec 2018, 12:09
Great Tank Update.....a "healthy dog" makes for a very nice Xmas gift.
One thing i would like to mention, just as something for you to consider......Lamb is not the best protein for a dog.... and EPI dogs have trouble with vitamins over all (fat soluble... see recent research
https://epi4dogs.com/epi-research/)..... SO.... i would like to suggest:
1. staying on the food you are using because it is working
.. but
2. talk to your vet about adding a quality doggie vitamin (i personally use VetriScience Canine Plus)
3. and (if you are not already) adding a fish oil or EFAs supplement daily to Tank's regimen.
Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........
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Madelon
- Staff
- Posts: 1317
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Country: United States
- State: Tennessee
- Pet name: Doc
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by Madelon » 18 Dec 2018, 16:01
What a fabulous update!!! Congratulations and keep up the good work. I always laugh when the vets say our EPI pups need to go on a diet
Madelon, owned by DOC. DOC dx EPI 5/2015 = TLI < .4, B12 406; Folate >24. DOC taught me so much and together we battled and overcame EPI, food sensitivies, environmental allergies but we lost the cancer battle. DOC was dx with hemangiosarcoma 5/2022 and crossed the rainbow bridge July 24, 2022. He is and always will be the love of my life, my soulmate, my heart dog.
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Jean
- Forum Director
- Posts: 1707
- Location: South Liverpool
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Pet name: Kara, lost 10th May 2019
- My name: Jean
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by Jean » 19 Dec 2018, 05:44
regarding lamb
its the only dog food protein Kara can tollerate
Jean
My name is Jean we live in Liverpool in Uk
I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of
My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day
Lowest weight 39 pounds
We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules
Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM
Jeanx
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jilbert57
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- Posts: 2125
- Country: United States
- State: Washington
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by jilbert57 » 19 Dec 2018, 08:30
Wow after reading Tank's story you have really done a great job. Congratulations. Every dog is different for sure in what meats they do best on. My dogs are not EPI but love Acana. They do use peas and lentils and have a higher fiber content, but I feed the Acana Ranchlands which has 5 proteins before a pea is listed.☺
Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas!
My name is Jill and we live on the Hood Canal in Washington State. We currently have 2 Jack russells, TJ is 8 and Sadie is 2.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
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