Hi
I am going to do the test for Epi tomorrow morning. I am giving Creon at the moment. Vet told me not to give Creon for 24 hours otherwise the test will not be accurate. Is this right? I just fed him this morning with Creon.
Advice before testing for epi
- Jean
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Re: Advice before testing for epi
According to TAMU oral enzym,es do not affect the cTLI test
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/gilab/service/assays/tli
scroll down too special considerations, maybe print off, and share with your vet
these people are the big guns as far as cTLI is concerned
but you must fast for 12 hours
Good luck and let us know the outcome
Jean
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/gilab/service/assays/tli
scroll down too special considerations, maybe print off, and share with your vet
these people are the big guns as far as cTLI is concerned
but you must fast for 12 hours
Good luck and let us know the outcome
Jean
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
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
Re: Advice before testing for epi
Hi Jean
Thanks for your prompt reply. Can't wait to take the test. I so desperately need a diagnosis so I can deal with wathever is wrong. It's the not knowing that gets to you.
The vet said the results should take about a week.
Thanks for your prompt reply. Can't wait to take the test. I so desperately need a diagnosis so I can deal with wathever is wrong. It's the not knowing that gets to you.
The vet said the results should take about a week.
Re: Advice before testing for epi
Yes, the worst is not knowing. Once you have a diagnosis, you can proceed. If your pup has EPI, you can treat and manage it. There are many knowledgeable and generous people here to help you.
Please let us know the results. Hang in there.
Barb
Please let us know the results. Hang in there.
Barb
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Re: Advice before testing for epi
Hi. Yes the waiting is the worst. As Jean said, be sure your dog is fasted for at least 12 hrs before the test and be sure they test B12 and Folate as well. While no one wants EPI, compared to some of the other dog conditions/diseases it's not so bad - totally affordable and manageable and we will be here to help guide you along the way.
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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Re: Advice before testing for epi
It is perfectly fine to give pancreatic enzymes with meals before the EPI "TLI" blood test... just be sure to withhold food for 12 hrs prior to the test.....
Glad you are having it done.
Be sure to let us know what the results are.
Good Luck!
Glad you are having it done.
Be sure to let us know what the results are.
Good Luck!
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.........
Re: Advice before testing for epi
Thankyou you were a great help!
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Re: Advice before testing for epi
Please keep us updated! And if you need us to reach out to others in Italy to maybe help you out.
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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