Question about slippery elm brands

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ArsenicAndAshes
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Question about slippery elm brands

Post by ArsenicAndAshes » 19 Mar 2024, 00:40

Hi, my boy Kayne (5 year old GSD/Aussie/Whippet mix) was just recently diagnosed with EPI after months of struggling to find an accurate diagnosis. We started him on Epizyme and B12 (the wonderlabs one) and within 24 hours his stools were back to normal. It's been about two weeks and I've noticed he's started to gag or throw up watery, yellowish bile a few hours after a meal. He gets fed 3 times a day. I saw others recommending slippery elm to help with the vomiting and I want to get some but I'm not sure if there are better brands than others, if it has to be dog specific or if it doesn't matter as long as slippery elm is the only ingredient, and if the mg amount matters. I looked at the wonderlabs brand and my only concern is that it will take anywhere from 3 to 8 days to get here and I'm wanting some relief for my boy sooner than that. Are there other brands that work as well or are recommended? Preferably that I could either pick up in person or order off Amazon with prime shipping? I've looked at so many brands trying to make the right choice and I'm just not sure what to do. Thanks everyone!
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Re: Question about slippery elm brands

Post by Patsy » 19 Mar 2024, 06:05

Specific advice is on the menu (top right) on the home page. Tons of reading!

https://epi4dogs.com/slippery-elm/
Regarding brands , people use Wonderlabs in the US, but in the UK we have various ones, without any issues. Not dog specific. It’s the same as mucilage meds for people, eg Fibogel.
Springer spaniel Marti had Epi, PLE , MMM just to confuse me. She lived till 12yrs, chubby and happy despite eight years of epi.
Capsule enzymes suited her best. B12 supplements made her into a new dog!
After a cocker with PLN kidney disease, I now have two healthy rescues, a lively, suicidal , small ginger terrier, adopted with pneumonia, and gum disease needing nearly all his teeth out, and a fluffy grey toy poodle/terrier from Greece.
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ArsenicAndAshes
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Re: Question about slippery elm brands

Post by ArsenicAndAshes » 19 Mar 2024, 06:32

Thanks for the response! I looked the page over before posting which is where I saw that they recommend wonderlabs. It's helpful but definitely a lot of info to take in. I'm US based so I'm probably going to go with them I just wish it would get here before Monday. Anyways, thanks again!
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Re: Question about slippery elm brands

Post by jilbert57 » 19 Mar 2024, 09:35

Hi Jesse, go on Amazon.com and there is the NOW brand slippery elm. Also I have used Herbsmith SE . Both are next day delivery. I see Wonderlabs there too but that is delivery day March 26.

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My name is Jill and we live on the Hood Canal in Washington State. We currently have 2 Jack russells, TJ is 8 and Sadie is 2.

Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014

Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
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Re: Question about slippery elm brands

Post by Olesia711 » 19 Mar 2024, 11:40

Hi Jesse,

If you live near a health food store... and if they carry loose powders, you often can get slippery elm powder that way. As i am sure by now, you have probably figured out, you don't need much.

If ordering from Amazon as it will get to you quicker...... i highly recommend the NOW slippery elm powder product.
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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ArsenicAndAshes
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Re: Question about slippery elm brands

Post by ArsenicAndAshes » 19 Mar 2024, 14:33

Thank you both so much! This is super helpful!
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Re: Question about slippery elm brands

Post by Tuckaboo Pam » 20 Mar 2024, 17:18

In my area, it is stocked at Whole Foods & it can be delivered tomorrow morning. Maybe look for a health food store where you live, --- Pam
Tucker was a shepherd mix--- TLI 1.3, Folate 9.7, Cobalamin 666, Lipase 38. Diane's Enzymes 4 t/day, B12 1 capsule/day, and Tylan 1/16 teaspoon/day. Taste of the Wild High Prairie, 4 c/day. 60 to 85 pounds! Tucker succumbed to hemangiosarcoma Nov. 2023. I will always, always miss my sweet big boy.

Now there's Nina. 5 year old GSD. TLI 1.0 B12 323. We are still tweaking her routine, and getting lots of help from the forum. She is klutzy and goofy, and we love her dearly, too.
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Re: Question about slippery elm brands

Post by ArsenicAndAshes » 20 Mar 2024, 21:00

Thank you!
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Re: Question about slippery elm brands

Post by Michaela » 22 Mar 2024, 15:14

I've used Oregon's Wild Harvest SE in the past with great success. https://oregonswildharvest.com/products ... 115a&_ss=r

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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Re: Question about slippery elm brands

Post by ArsenicAndAshes » 22 Mar 2024, 20:48

Oh perfect I'll look into that. Thanks!
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