Vet That's specializes in EPI

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PipersMom
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Vet That's specializes in EPI

Post by PipersMom » 22 Jan 2023, 20:18

Is there a list or somewhere I can go to see a list of veterinarians that specialize in EPI?

Well the several I have spoke to help a little I do not think I'm getting The help to the extent I should be at the moment. I cannot get My dog stool to firm up and regulated. And I'm getting very concerned and upset at the same time.

Thank you in advance
Shawn, from NJ. Piper is Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Bluetick Coonhound, Boxer, Border Collie, and Pit. Born 8/28/19.

EPI Diagnoised
: 4/7/21 (cTLI-1.8, B-12-<150, Folate->24). Started Enzymes 4/8/21. Piper's weight dropped to 45 but was a is a steady 50lbs. Lowest weight 42lbs. As of 4/5/21 B12 was 505. As of 12/14/22 was 830
Daily Meds: PancreVed Powder with each meal, B-12 1000mg every other day, Proin 25 mg BID, Gabapentin 150mg BID, Proviable-Forte Capsule, Priolosec 20mg and Incurin .5mg. If needed: Galiprant, Cerenia, Tylan
Current Food: Homemade food by me with a vet nutritionist recipe that has added vitamins and minerals.

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Olesia711
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Re: Vet That's specializes in EPI

Post by Olesia711 » 22 Jan 2023, 20:44

Hi Shawn, we do have a list here on the website with "recommended vets" ... HOWEVER.... quite honestly, a lot of the best "tweaking" to get thing just right comes mostly from the pet parent trying things one-at-a-time and keeping a record ... and trying the recommended things from this forum/other EPI parents, and the recommended Epi4Dogs protocol.

Here is the link (just copy and paste in your browser) to the recommended vets page: https://epi4dogs.com/recommended-vets/

In the meantime, can you share with me what you are currently doing and what you have tried??
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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Re: Vet That's specializes in EPI

Post by Olesia711 » 22 Jan 2023, 20:49

Piper... i just checked and you have 2 different threads from the past.... bad breath and newly diagnosed. if possible.... when posting...... use the "bad breath" thread as that has a lot of information in it with what you have tried with piper so we can see the trail of attempts.
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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Re: Vet That's specializes in EPI

Post by Michaela » 23 Jan 2023, 07:17

You're looking for an Internal Medicine Specialist. https://www.vetspecialists.com/find-a-specialist

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: Vet That's specializes in EPI

Post by Olesia711 » 23 Jan 2023, 11:24

Thanks Michaela for the link!
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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Re: Vet That's specializes in EPI

Post by PipersMom » 31 Jan 2023, 08:40

Olesia711 wrote: 22 Jan 2023, 20:49 Piper... i just checked and you have 2 different threads from the past.... bad breath and newly diagnosed. if possible.... when posting...... use the "bad breath" thread as that has a lot of information in it with what you have tried with piper so we can see the trail of attempts.
THank you I will go to that thread and update.

I have no idea why I did not get notification but off to post there.!''Thanks
Shawn, from NJ. Piper is Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Bluetick Coonhound, Boxer, Border Collie, and Pit. Born 8/28/19.

EPI Diagnoised
: 4/7/21 (cTLI-1.8, B-12-<150, Folate->24). Started Enzymes 4/8/21. Piper's weight dropped to 45 but was a is a steady 50lbs. Lowest weight 42lbs. As of 4/5/21 B12 was 505. As of 12/14/22 was 830
Daily Meds: PancreVed Powder with each meal, B-12 1000mg every other day, Proin 25 mg BID, Gabapentin 150mg BID, Proviable-Forte Capsule, Priolosec 20mg and Incurin .5mg. If needed: Galiprant, Cerenia, Tylan
Current Food: Homemade food by me with a vet nutritionist recipe that has added vitamins and minerals.

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