New to Epi...and very worried

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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Barb
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Re: New to Epi...and very worried

Post by Barb » 02 Sep 2020, 15:37

So glad you found our Forum and got some sound advice. Yes, we have all been where you are and know what you and your pup are going through. EPI is manageable and your pup can live a normal, healthy life with proper treatment, which as everyone has said involves the balancing of proper Enzymes, Food, B12, and antibiotics. You are now on the right path to getting your pup to good health.

Please ask any questions you have even if you think they might be simple. Try not to feel too overwhelmed, but at first you will. The beginning stage is the hardest. It will get easier.

Hang in there.

Barb
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Tuckaboo Pam
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Re: New to Epi...and very worried

Post by Tuckaboo Pam » 10 Sep 2020, 18:37

Zoe, how are things going?
Tucker was a shepherd/lab mix--- TLI 1.3, Folate 9.7, Cobalamin 666, Lipase 38. Took Diane's Enzymes 4 teaspoons/day, Wonderlabs B12 one capsule per day, and Tylan 1/16 teaspoon/ morning (to hold SID at bay). Taste of the Wild High Prairie, 1 1/2 cups/day, with a total of 4 cups of Fresh Pet. Stopped eating everything in sight, and went from 60 to 85 pounds! Tucker was my boyfriend, and my husband was OK with that. Tucker succumbed to hemangiosarcoma, but we cherished every day we had with that wonderful, beautiful boy. I will always, always miss my sweet big boy.
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Jean
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Pet name: Kara, lost 10th May 2019
My name: Jean

Re: New to Epi...and very worried

Post by Jean » 11 Sep 2020, 12:29

let us know when you can
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


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Madelon
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Pet name: Doc

Re: New to Epi...and very worried

Post by Madelon » 13 Sep 2020, 13:56

Just wanted to pop in and see how things are going.
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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Barb
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Re: New to Epi...and very worried

Post by Barb » 13 Sep 2020, 14:19

Yes, let us know how things are going when you can.

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