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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Johnnycake
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- Posts: 51
- Country: United States
- State: Texas
- Pet name: Johnny
- My name: MacKenzie
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by Johnnycake » 27 Oct 2022, 13:23
Had what is probably a silly question - anyone have any suggestions for traveling with enzymes? Johnny and I went on a trip last week, I messed up and packed the bag of enzymes (thankfully it was almost empty but still… it was a good few spoonfuls) loose and it spilled all over my suitcase
I guess I could put some in capsules or a baggie? I didn’t this time because they were very suspicious of the enzymes while we were going through security last time, but eventually cleared them since none of their tests were positive. I just had them in the EnzymeDiane bag both times.
Otherwise, Johnny did great! It was his second time flying and he did so well! I usually get sick when traveling due to anxiety and panic attacks but having him there, I was totally fine. He was happy to work even with some flight cancellations and delays making the whole thing a lot longer than planned!
We hiked out to see the biggest waterfall in Oregon, and got to teach a veterinary student who was on our flight all about EPI!
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Olesia711
- Founder & Research Director
- Posts: 3933
- Location: North Carolina
- Country: United States
- State: North Carolina
- Pet name: Izzy
- My name: olesia
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by Olesia711 » 27 Oct 2022, 15:48
Oh WOW!!! Johnny looks like a seasoned world traveler!!!! YOu've done such great work with him, not only with EPI but with training him as a service dog.
Okay... IMHO... whenever i traveled, i switched Izzy from powdered enzymes to CREON capsules. it just made life SOOOoooo much easier.... just open a capsule and sprinkle on to of the food and serve immediately... or give a capsule whole tucked in something 3 to 5 minute prior to eating the meal. I only did this while traveling because using the powder overall gave much better results, was consistent and much cheaper than CREON enteric coated capsules..... but CREON was worth it to use while traveling..............
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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Johnnycake
- Member
- Posts: 51
- Country: United States
- State: Texas
- Pet name: Johnny
- My name: MacKenzie
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by Johnnycake » 11 Jun 2023, 22:30
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Olesia711
- Founder & Research Director
- Posts: 3933
- Location: North Carolina
- Country: United States
- State: North Carolina
- Pet name: Izzy
- My name: olesia
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by Olesia711 » 12 Jun 2023, 11:33
HI MacKensie, thanks for the great update. You certainly have been an amazing inspiration with how you trained Johnny to be your service dog and how well he does!
If you can ever capture a pic of him standing on a Yoga ball, please please, PLEASE post here... that has got to be a sight to behold.
Sorry you have a some rough times recently, but glad to know that Johnny has been there for you.
These are great pictures.... please be sure to submit some pics of Johnny for the 2024 EPi calendars. Send the pics to
[email protected]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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