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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Bonnie
- Member
- Posts: 12
- Location: Fairport, NY
- Country: United States
- State: New York
- Pet name: Hannah
- My name: Bonnie Austin
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by Bonnie » 23 Oct 2018, 16:12
I haven't been on-line for probably a year and am still learning to navigate the new site, but wanted to share that we (Hannah and I) decided that the B12 injections weren't the best for her. She began to know when I was going to give her the injection once a month and would scream, thus traumatizing both of us
I decided to try the Wonderlabs B12 and am so glad I did!!! The 2 pills are dumped on her food now every AM. Her stool even looks better!! This Site continues to help us navigate our journey with Hannah. As you can see (from my signature) it has been a complicated one. But our Hannah is so worth it
Hannah - DOB: 8/15/12 ~ our sweet shelter rescue- November 2012 Current Weight: 81 lbs.
EPI (11/16/12) Perianal Fistulas now stable (1/21/17) Skin Problems 6/4/18: chronic atopic dermatitis, superficial bacterial pyoderma, malassezia dermatitis, hip dysplasia,
Enzyme Diane & Medications: Cyclosporine, Fluconazole, Metronidazole, Rimadyl, Gabapentin, Pet Factor B12 capsule, MovoFlex
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Barb
- Staff
- Posts: 918
- Country: United States
- State: New Jersey
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by Barb » 23 Oct 2018, 16:58
So glad to hear from you and glad to know that Hannah is doing well. It sounds like you found the perfect combination for keeping her B12 at a good level. We have found Wonderlabs to be very effective for Kolby, too.
And all of us are always learning new things.....our pups keep us on our toes.
Hannah is very lucky to have you!
Barb
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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 » 24 Oct 2018, 13:54
Hi Bonnie. So glad you're navigating the website - there's definitely a lot of information to sort through but honestly I think it's a lot better than it was on our old website.
I'm so glad you tried the WonderLab pills and they are working for your Hannah. When Doc was first diagnosed the vet at that time did not think he needed B12 supplementing (his was 406) - I went ahead and ordered the WonderLab pills after reading the research here - I must say I cringed at the thought of having to do shots as I'm not good with needles and my boy turns into CUJO around other dogs so weekly visits to the vet were not an option.
WonderLabs is such a great company. They have worked with us for several years and have done so much to support Epi4Dogs.
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 » 25 Oct 2018, 06:44
welcome to our new, and improved site, and I am pleased you have come back to us
it takes a bit of getting used to
but new folk will be pleased to read your post
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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Stacie & Dizzy
- Staff
- Posts: 50
- Country: United States
- State: Arkansas
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by Stacie & Dizzy » 26 Oct 2018, 15:31
Yes I love Wonderlabs b12 also. There is no way I could give my girl a shot. It takes both my husband and I to put drops in her eyes twice a day. This new website is so nice. Easy to find what you need.
My name is Stacie and my girl's name is Dizzy. German Shepherd, Age 10-diagnosed 12/24/2011 at 55 pounds, current weight is 93 pounds.
Feeding Taste of the Wild 4 cups a day with Enzyme Diane 1tsp per cup. Wonderlabs b12 once daily.
Dizzy has Pannus, given Cyclosporine drops in each eye twice daily. Pepcid once daily. Apoquel for allergies once daily.
