Managing EPI need Bay Area vet

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Jes

Re: Managing EPI need Bay Area vet

Post by Jes » 25 May 2019, 10:36

hi
I think the receptionist didn't relay that specific question to the doctor. I will ask if we have had Tli testing and what Rusty's B12 levels are. I did give Rusty one capsule and will get testing if needed (doesn't sound like one pill will produce a false positive would it? Also doesn't seem like there is risk since B12 is water soluble except Rusty would appreciate not having me put yet another pill down his throat I am sure haha)
thanks
Jes

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Re: Managing EPI need Bay Area vet

Post by jilbert57 » 25 May 2019, 12:23

The Tli test is run(12 hour fasting required) to determine if the dog has EPI or not.

I don't believe a B12 pill would skew a test.

I would call and have the vet .pdf the results of all of Rusty's panels and clarify if the Tli has been done, as well as B12 and folate.
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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