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Re: New member: Daisy's story

Posted: 04 Jan 2020, 14:21
by Tuckaboo Pam
Good for you, Faye. I, too, have been spreading the word. Funny thing happened---a friend who has Shiloh Shepherds told me she had heard of a group and an enzyme connection that would beat anything else I could find anywhere. She contacted her Shiloh group, asked the names, ----and they were EPI4Dogs & Enzyme Diane! Both of my vets wrote down the names for other clients; let's face it, it is always nice to have somebody to talk to. This is a little off subject, but one thing I do wonder is, why does Texas A&M have to charge $440.00 for the EPI test?-Pam

Re: New member: Daisy's story

Posted: 04 Jan 2020, 14:31
by Tuckaboo Pam
Faye, your package was delivered this morning.---P

Re: New member: Daisy's story

Posted: 07 Jan 2020, 14:41
by faye grimm
I did get the package Pam. Thank you so very much my dear. I have not been online much to thank you sooner.

So I brought Daisy in Monday (the 6th) for a blood draw to test for SID - folate and cobalum.
Results should be in Friday. We'll see lol

The good news is Daisy now weights 33.4 lbs. That is a 4 pound gain from when I started the enzymes last month.
And she is getting her "too much for me to keep up with" personality back. :D

We are still at 4 meals a day but with a couple of smaller servings for now essentially weaning her down to 3 meals a day.
She does not seem to want more though she wouldn't say no. lol

I will let you know as soon as I have test results.

Re: New member: Daisy's story

Posted: 07 Jan 2020, 18:08
by jilbert57
Wow Faye-
Nice job with the weight gain on Daisey.
Keep it up.

Jill

Re: New member: Daisy's story

Posted: 07 Jan 2020, 21:14
by Madelon
CONGRATULATIONS on the weight gain! It's so relieving to see their spunky personalities start to come back as they are healing from the inside out. And THANK YOU so much for helping spread awareness and education of EPI. This organization/website was founded to help educate the public, veterinarians and pet owners about EPI and how to properly manage it and it's people like you that help bring awareness and save lives :)

Re: New member: Daisy's story

Posted: 08 Jan 2020, 14:54
by faye grimm
Not sure where I saw this .. maybe a new member post?
There was a dog kibble named (I think it had a 2 word title) so I looked it up and went to the site.
It sounded pretty good and a 30# bag was selling for around $70 .. I wish I could find that again or remember.

If anyone has a clue what I am referring to please let me know.
Thank you.

Another question: Has anyone used Aloe Vera as an additive to their dog's food?
I understand it can be very soothing to the intestinal tract. Yes, I am adding a little slippery elm 2x a day.
Don't worry, I'm only asking, not doing anything.
"Aloe Vera Could Help Treat Digestive Problems" http://www.superfoods-scientific-resear ... blems.html

Re: New member: Daisy's story

Posted: 08 Jan 2020, 21:07
by jilbert57
Was it the Sport Dog elite?

Jill

Re: New member: Daisy's story

Posted: 08 Jan 2020, 22:13
by faye grimm
I think that was it.
thank you Jill. :)

Re: New member: Daisy's story

Posted: 09 Jan 2020, 07:57
by Jean
What good news on the weight gain
F
My vet did a dance when Kara gained weight

Keep your journal and let us know the results

We never repeated b12 or cTLI tests, we knew when Kara was struggling, her persona changed, so we just gave her the b12 capsules and an injectiin once a month for life

Tyan was also for life, we gave such a tiny amount twice daily it almost wasnt worth it , but needs must

Jx

Re: New member: Daisy's story

Posted: 09 Jan 2020, 21:07
by Madelon
Hi Faye. I don't know anything about aloe vera but I would suggest not adding anything at this time. As long as you continue to head in the right direction with weight gain and good poops I would wait to add anything else until you've been stable for a few months. Then you can try adding things but we suggest adding things at 1/2 the dose - don't start off with full strength.

I will mention that I have had good results adding L-glutamine (I use Monica Segal's as it is pure l-glutamine and nothing else) while weaning off of Tylan. But I cannot stress enough that we are not veterinarians and you should check with your vet before adding anything.