In need of advice

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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Patsy
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Re: In need of advice

Post by Patsy » 08 May 2022, 17:13

Hello from Yorkshire
Like my friend Jean, my dog developed epi when this website was a baby. We muddled through and learnt more and more, and I’m amazed at the new research. However , most vets have never seen a case and haven’t the acquired knowledge that this forum has shared. It’s the little tips that can be so helpful. One little pointer for now , is that Uk and EU enzymes are different from N.America. Our powdered enzymes must not be pre-soaked in food, just cunningly disguised. Also the dosage can be different, apart from the metric system vs. Cup measures!
Pooch and Mutts sounds a good choice, likewise the Wainwright’s.
Even without tests, most dogs need B12 and initial antibiotics. UK vets require you to sign a disclaimer for Tylan (agricultural use only) so can use oxytetracycline.
B12is either an injection course, or buying your own tablets, eg from Chemeyes. It must contain Intrinsic Factor.
Marti would start stomach rumbles and stinky wind when when she got SIBO. She also had other autoimmune conditions, maybe because she was diagnosed very late, when very vulnerable. Despite this, she lived a long life and got chubby,
As any questions, someone in the world will know.
Springer spaniel Marti had Epi, PLE , MMM just to confuse me. She lived till 12yrs, chubby and happy despite eight years of epi.
Capsule enzymes suited her best. B12 supplements made her into a new dog!
After a cocker with PLN kidney disease, I now have two healthy rescues, a lively, suicidal , small ginger terrier, adopted with pneumonia, and gum disease needing nearly all his teeth out, and a fluffy grey toy poodle/terrier from Greece.

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