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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KarenH
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- Country: Canada
- Pet name: Philip
- My name: Karen
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by KarenH » 08 Jun 2022, 15:52
Interested in thoughts on re-testing TLI.
Results at diagnosis on 11/8/21 as follows:
TLI 2.2 ng/mL (ref 5.0-35)
B12 328 pmol/L (ref 209-617)
Folate 43 nmol/L (ref 7-39)
My boy has responded very well to treatment and is back at a normal weight. He is due for vaccinations and regular bloodwork soon.
I guess I am wondering if there is a chance the EPI was temporary… probably wishful thinking
Thanks,
Karen
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Olesia711
- Founder & Research Director
- Posts: 2569
- Location: North Carolina
- Country: United States
- State: North Carolina
- Pet name: Izzy
- My name: olesia
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by Olesia711 » 08 Jun 2022, 16:34
Hi Karen,
Yea..... wishful thinking.................unless your dog is a very young puppy..... .... there is no need to retest once you get a positive EPI diagnosis...
Maybe someday if/when we understand more of why it happens maybe we will figure also figure out how to possibly regenerate things or stop the atrophy! Now wouldn't that be wonderful!!!!
SO happy though to hear that your dog is doing great
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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KarenH
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- Posts: 7
- Country: Canada
- Pet name: Philip
- My name: Karen
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by KarenH » 08 Jun 2022, 20:22
Thank you for the reply, Olesia. I hope you are feeling well.
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Olesia711
- Founder & Research Director
- Posts: 2569
- Location: North Carolina
- Country: United States
- State: North Carolina
- Pet name: Izzy
- My name: olesia
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by Olesia711 » 08 Jun 2022, 23:39
You are very welcome Karen and thank you for the feel better wishes.... i am improving every day
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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Barb
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- State: New Jersey
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by Barb » 09 Jun 2022, 14:06
Hi, Karen,
So glad to hear that your pup is responding well to treatment. We all hope for the day when we can figure out what causes EPI and how we can prevent it.
Keep the good news coming.
Barb
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