EPI and anesthesia
EPI and anesthesia
Does EPI effect anesthesia— the doctor said his blood proteins and everything came back normal for CBC and CMP. But I’m a worry wort...
Chester is a 6 year old Manchester terrier adoptee (adopted at 5 with EPI) on porcine enzyme powder, B-12, Pepsid, Spirulina, Zinc and Salmon oil. He enjoys chasing squeaky things in Washington state and being an assistant to his foster siblings and Mobility Service dog trainees. Boy is this fellow tolerant of his insecure buddies!
- Jean
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- Pet name: Kara, lost 10th May 2019
- My name: Jean
Re: EPI and anesthesia
hello and welcome from UK
anesthetics are always a worry
What surgery is it ?
EPI once its stable is as any other dog
we had a few anesthetics with Kara and no issues
tell us more about your little one
Jean
anesthetics are always a worry
What surgery is it ?
EPI once its stable is as any other dog
we had a few anesthetics with Kara and no issues
tell us more about your little one
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: EPI and anesthesia
Hello,
First and foremost, thank you for answering!
I have had Chester a year! I adopted him from the shelter with EPI, he was there for an awfully long time/and discounted to only $50 (most dogs are $350 especially trained ones like him, he knows all leash and obedience commands), I had recently lost my dog after he had been fighting diabetes for 7 years at the age of 15 to aspiration pneumonia.
When I got Chester, he was on prozeyme only (very gassy and yellow poo, I knew something was wrong because I had a dog who had chronic pancreatitis prior). He’s a 6 year old Manchester terrier weighing 20 pounds (was 17 pounds when I got him).
His food is a mix of Victor high Pro plus and Blue Buffalo Life Protection currently. Although when one bag gets half empty we add Halo for small dogs (the formula with the taurine in it—I think the Game animal one or the Taste of wild Kind). We do give him fresh veggies, yogurt, chicken, brown rice and yogurt. Whatever’s in season.
He has a history of SIBO and B-12 deficiency. He was surrendered after snapping at the old owners toddler who was crawling on him (he has never snapped at any children near me, but he doesn’t like puppies or cats...)
He has a fractured molar and needs a dental (I brush his teeth but am unsure the previous owners had). He is going to get a root canal and crown.
His main enzyme is from enzyme Diane and gets 1 tbsp per 1 cup (but gets 1 heaping 1/2 c about twice day. He’s had EPI since he was 3 so 3 years.
Supplements and medicine include:
- Wonderlabs Vitamin B-12
- pepsid ever 12 hours or he has reflux (we thought it was a food allergy and tried elimination diet even tried just byson for awhile but no luck).
- Hawaiian Spirulina (for his Vitamin E and C)
- NUSENTIA Probiotic Miracle Dog
- Pet tabs plus Multi vitamin
- wild caught salmon oil
- slippery elm if needed
First and foremost, thank you for answering!
I have had Chester a year! I adopted him from the shelter with EPI, he was there for an awfully long time/and discounted to only $50 (most dogs are $350 especially trained ones like him, he knows all leash and obedience commands), I had recently lost my dog after he had been fighting diabetes for 7 years at the age of 15 to aspiration pneumonia.
When I got Chester, he was on prozeyme only (very gassy and yellow poo, I knew something was wrong because I had a dog who had chronic pancreatitis prior). He’s a 6 year old Manchester terrier weighing 20 pounds (was 17 pounds when I got him).
His food is a mix of Victor high Pro plus and Blue Buffalo Life Protection currently. Although when one bag gets half empty we add Halo for small dogs (the formula with the taurine in it—I think the Game animal one or the Taste of wild Kind). We do give him fresh veggies, yogurt, chicken, brown rice and yogurt. Whatever’s in season.
He has a history of SIBO and B-12 deficiency. He was surrendered after snapping at the old owners toddler who was crawling on him (he has never snapped at any children near me, but he doesn’t like puppies or cats...)
He has a fractured molar and needs a dental (I brush his teeth but am unsure the previous owners had). He is going to get a root canal and crown.
His main enzyme is from enzyme Diane and gets 1 tbsp per 1 cup (but gets 1 heaping 1/2 c about twice day. He’s had EPI since he was 3 so 3 years.
Supplements and medicine include:
- Wonderlabs Vitamin B-12
- pepsid ever 12 hours or he has reflux (we thought it was a food allergy and tried elimination diet even tried just byson for awhile but no luck).
- Hawaiian Spirulina (for his Vitamin E and C)
- NUSENTIA Probiotic Miracle Dog
- Pet tabs plus Multi vitamin
- wild caught salmon oil
- slippery elm if needed
Chester is a 6 year old Manchester terrier adoptee (adopted at 5 with EPI) on porcine enzyme powder, B-12, Pepsid, Spirulina, Zinc and Salmon oil. He enjoys chasing squeaky things in Washington state and being an assistant to his foster siblings and Mobility Service dog trainees. Boy is this fellow tolerant of his insecure buddies!
Re: EPI and anesthesia
One thing I see, do you mean 1 tablespoon enzyme or 1 teaspoon?
Starting amount should be 1 level teaspoon enzyme per 1 level cup kibble.
So in your case 1/2 teaspoon enzyme per 1/2 level cup kibble.
Jill
Starting amount should be 1 level teaspoon enzyme per 1 level cup kibble.
So in your case 1/2 teaspoon enzyme per 1/2 level cup kibble.
Jill
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.
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.
Re: EPI and anesthesia
Yes, sorry about that. One teaspoon per a cup. He get one half teaspoon per a heaping cup instead on a level cup (: tablespoon would be an awful lot of enzyme.
Chester is a 6 year old Manchester terrier adoptee (adopted at 5 with EPI) on porcine enzyme powder, B-12, Pepsid, Spirulina, Zinc and Salmon oil. He enjoys chasing squeaky things in Washington state and being an assistant to his foster siblings and Mobility Service dog trainees. Boy is this fellow tolerant of his insecure buddies!
Re: EPI and anesthesia
Just checkin
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.
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.
- Jean
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- Posts: 1707
- Location: South Liverpool
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Pet name: Kara, lost 10th May 2019
- My name: Jean
Re: EPI and anesthesia
you are more than welcome
acid reflux
the tablet I used for Kara was Ranitidine 30 mins before food, otherwise she frothed white stuff
let us know
jean
acid reflux
the tablet I used for Kara was Ranitidine 30 mins before food, otherwise she frothed white stuff
let us know
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
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Re: EPI and anesthesia
Hi and welcome to our EPI family. If your vet did a full blood panel and they have someone monitoring blood pressure and anesthesia during the procedure then your dog should be fine. You might have a day or two or even three (they are all different) of off poops as the anesthesia and pain meds leave the body. My boy was neutered after his EPI diagnosis (I waited until he was stable) and his poop was off for a few days but then corrected itself.
We are all EPI parents here so we are with you - helicopter moms and dads
We are all EPI parents here so we are with you - helicopter moms and dads
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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