New EPI diagnosis
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Yes she is getting the probiotic and slip elm in the morning and the evening along with b12 both am/pm. She has never been on tylan or any antibiotic because she hasn’t needed it thus far. She has been great with solid dark poops, so don’t want to put antibiotics in her if it is not warranted. This just started with the reflux being more lately.
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Hi. Does anyone know anything about Origen dog food, six fish? Is this a good dog food/brand? Is fish better than meat for dogs? I am needing to switch Cali’s food to something more accessible. (Meaning I can buy from petco) she is currently eating ketona. I don’t know if this has anything to do with her recent reflux. But either way I need to transition her into something a little different. Being she has both the Epi and diabetes I want to pick the right food and stick to it. Any thoughts?
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Unless somebody knows the answer, I would suggest comparing the ingredients to those in Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream, which many of us have used successfully, and is also available at Petco. I tried, but couldn't share the ingredients myself. ---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.
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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Thank you Pam, I appreciate it.
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Origen is generally considered a good brand of dog food. IMHO it is better than Taste of the Wild, but not quite as good as Sport Dog Elite in terms of general quality. The Origen Six Fish does have a bit more fiber than the other two, though still only 4%.
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Ok, great info thank you! I don’t think the high fiber is actually bad, the food she is on now has a high fiber content and I just combat with enzymes. I like the idea of the low carbs though as I do think that helps with her diabetes. That is my worry with all these other foods.
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I should have explained myself a little better. I wasn't suggesting that you try the other two foods. I was just using them as examples because they are well known on this board. There is another food at Petco that I am considering trying with Clyde, but I didn't even mention it because it looks to have too many carbs and/or too high of a glycemic index for a dog with diabetes.
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I have a question for you..... i understand that you want to buy a food that is easily accessible to you (like from Petco or Petsmart)... but....have you ever ordered from Chewy.com..... they are AWESOME, carry a ton of foods much more suited to dogs with health issues vs. the box stores and... (just my personal experience) i have lived out in the sticks and in a town... and the longest Chewy every took to get food to me was 3 days.... usually i received anything i ordered within 2 days... and sometimes (which i can't figure out how) sometimes i would get stuff in 1 day!
Just saying cause you jight want to give Chewy a try... AND i have found that Chewy is often cheaper than some of the box stores.
Just saying cause you jight want to give Chewy a try... AND i have found that Chewy is often cheaper than some of the box stores.
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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Yes Olesia I LOVE chewy! Chewy is where I get almost 90% of supplies for Cali. Unfortunately chewy does not deliver to Alaska. And that is where we are living now. I am currently back in New York for a little while with family again and then onto Alaska. I’m just trying to figure things out now and kind of transition here if I can.
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How exciting!
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.
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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