Happy ThanksGiving!!!

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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Olesia711
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Happy ThanksGiving!!!

Post by Olesia711 » 25 Nov 2020, 16:35

Just wanted to stop by and wish everyone a very safe, healthy and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!
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Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........

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Michaela
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Pet name: Nikki
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Re: Happy ThanksGiving!!!

Post by Michaela » 26 Nov 2020, 10:23

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nikki & Michaela
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R.I.P. Nikki 11/21/2009 - 05/23/2023

Nikki was diagnosed with EPI in 2010
Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Low Fat canned
Slippery Elm syrup for stomach issues
1 tsp Pan-Tenex enzymes with each meal
Weekly B12 shots, pills didn't work for her
Tylan for life


"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever."

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Olesia711
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Re: Happy ThanksGiving!!!

Post by Olesia711 » 26 Nov 2020, 11:27

ahhh Nikki looks ready to enjoy her TG with a new toy!
Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........

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Willow&Jen
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Pet name: Willow
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Re: Happy ThanksGiving!!!

Post by Willow&Jen » 26 Nov 2020, 11:28

Happy thanksgiving! In such a trying year for so many we are thankful that the ‘worst’ that has happened to us this year has probably been Willow’s EPI. Knocking on wood, after two scary months Willow truly seems to be on the mend. So many people here have given us invaluable advice and tips... thank you!
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Willow is an Australian Shepherd born 11/2018 and diagnosed with EPI 10/9/2020. She weighs ~42 lb.

10/7/20 Non fasting test results: Cobalamin 593 ng/L, reference 251-908 ; Folate 15 μg/L ; reference 7.7-24.4; Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity 80 μg/L;
'TLI 1.1 μg/L ; reference 5.7-45.2 ;

11/18/20 Fasting test results: Cobalamin: 512 ng/L ; Folate 14.3 μg/L ; Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity: <30 μg/L ; TLI: <1.0 μg/L

9/16/21 Cobalamin only retest 673 ng/L

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Olesia711
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Re: Happy ThanksGiving!!!

Post by Olesia711 » 26 Nov 2020, 12:04

Oh what a lovely furry family!!!! Yeah 2020 was not a good year for so many :(
But glad to hear that Willow is on the mend.... EPI is usually not that difficult to manage... once you find the right "balance" of the recommended EPI protocol that best suits YOUR special, unique and wonderful EPI dog.

Happy Thanksgiving
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Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........

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Jean
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Pet name: Kara, lost 10th May 2019
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Re: Happy ThanksGiving!!!

Post by Jean » 26 Nov 2020, 12:22

Happy Thanksgiving from Liverpool

We dont celebrate, but please enjoy safely

Very different world to last year, but..........things are sent to try us, and they do

biggie is to keep an eye on our fur, and winged friends, they dont like fireworks


Jeanx
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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Olesia711
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Re: Happy ThanksGiving!!!

Post by Olesia711 » 26 Nov 2020, 12:37

.... thanks Jean..... yes, it has NOT been a very good very...... but wishing all a lovely day

Good reminder though....... be careful how much and what kinds of goodies our dogs "may" get into that is not good for them..... many dogs end up with pancreatitis attacks on holidays from eating what they shouldn't or from being fed too much of something that they shouldn't have...................
Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........

Ruby
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Re: Happy ThanksGiving!!!

Post by Ruby » 27 Nov 2020, 14:23

Happy Thanksgiving to all. May you feel blessed and that your pets be healthy and filled with love.

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Jean
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Re: Happy ThanksGiving!!!

Post by Jean » 29 Nov 2020, 06:52

To be honest I would rather have EPI in my life than some other conditions, My Kara was great most of the time, and she was diagnose at age 14 months, and we had her to age 10, we lost her to DM , and my Cat Cleo diagnosed at 12 years old in the 1980's and lived to age 20 , she was diagnosed way before c/f TLI test was founded by David William's Mid 1080's
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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