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Re: German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight

Posted: 05 Jul 2022, 06:05
by cozminmihai
TrixEPIMama wrote: 04 Jul 2022, 22:51 Mihai, I can only imagine how heartbreaking Kaia's death has to be for you. She was so loved and left the world (and this community of dedicated helpers) so quickly. You and she are constantly in my heart, and I'm sure in the hearts of others.
Thank you so much!

Re: German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight

Posted: 05 Jul 2022, 06:06
by cozminmihai
jilbert57 wrote: 04 Jul 2022, 10:04 I am so sorry to hear this. God speed Kaia.

Jill
Thank you so much, Jill!

Re: German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight

Posted: 05 Jul 2022, 06:08
by cozminmihai
Olesia711 wrote: 03 Jul 2022, 19:09 i am so so SO sorry to hear this...... Mihai, your heart must be broken..... if/when you feel like writing about what happened, please know that we are all here for you...................
Thank you so much, Olesia.

I hope to be able to help other people in the future should I notice similar issues with their dogs.

You've been very helpful and I will be forever grateful.

Re: German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight

Posted: 05 Jul 2022, 10:30
by Barb
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kaia. She touched hearts even during her very short time here. Thank you, Jean for following up with updates. We will keep Kaia and those who loved her in our hearts.

Barb

Re: German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight

Posted: 05 Jul 2022, 13:47
by cozminmihai
Barb wrote: 05 Jul 2022, 10:30 I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kaia. She touched hearts even during her very short time here. Thank you, Jean for following up with updates. We will keep Kaia and those who loved her in our hearts.

Barb
Thank you so much, Barb!

Re: German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight

Posted: 05 Jul 2022, 15:53
by Olesia711
Mihai,

i am so sorry this happened- -you certainly tried your best to help Kaia.......please know that our hearts go out to you.

We at Epi4Dogs try very hard to educate the public and the veterinarian community especially if they are not familiar with EPI (as some are not since them may not have seen many cases) ..........Lypex or ANY EPI pancreatic replacement enzymes needs to be given with every meal and the right amount needs to be given.
I am guessing if only Kaia was given enough Lypex with every meal.... this could have been avoided..... but unfortunately it sounds like the vet was not familiar with how to properly treat an EPI dog. Also.... too often, some pancreatic replacement enzymes companies give incorrect instructions on the packaging for EPI treatment.

All this to say, if you can or would like to, please feel free to print one of our brochures https://epi4dogs.com/brochures-dogs-and-cats/ and forward it to the vet or print as many as you'd like and just hand them out whenever a needed occasion arises... it might save a future dog whose vet isn't up-to-date on EPI treatment.

Re: German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight

Posted: 06 Jul 2022, 04:14
by cozminmihai
Olesia711 wrote: 05 Jul 2022, 15:53 Mihai,

i am so sorry this happened- -you certainly tried your best to help Kaia.......please know that our hearts go out to you.

We at Epi4Dogs try very hard to educate the public and the veterinarian community especially if they are not familiar with EPI (as some are not since them may not have seen many cases) ..........Lypex or ANY EPI pancreatic replacement enzymes needs to be given with every meal and the right amount needs to be given.
I am guessing if only Kaia was given enough Lypex with every meal.... this could have been avoided..... but unfortunately it sounds like the vet was not familiar with how to properly treat an EPI dog. Also.... too often, some pancreatic replacement enzymes companies give incorrect instructions on the packaging for EPI treatment.

All this to say, if you can or would like to, please feel free to print one of our brochures https://epi4dogs.com/brochures-dogs-and-cats/ and forward it to the vet or print as many as you'd like and just hand them out whenever a needed occasion arises... it might save a future dog whose vet isn't up-to-date on EPI treatment.
Hi Olesia,

I agree with you 100%, Kaia was not diagnosed correctly for a few months and when it was, they prescribed 2 Lypex per day(One with each meal). This was clearly insufficient and Kaia was deteriorating weekly.

As she was not in my custody at the time, I did not know all this until late and I provided all information and research to the owner at the time, but it was perhaps too late.

I did print the pdf brochure you sent me and will drop it into the vet today or tomorrow to ensure they will not repeat the same mistake. I will also send it by email to them.

Thank you so much for everything you've done for me and Kaia.

Also big thank you to Jeane in UK and Laura Fox in Ireland who offered their knowledge and enzymes.

You guys are wonderful people, thank you!

Re: German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight

Posted: 06 Jul 2022, 08:52
by Jean
However I helped , you are welcome,, I do this because of my commitment to EPI, having had 1 dog and 1 cat with it, and to EPI4DOGS who are my extended family and have been for 12 years some of them very close personal friends, and will be for life, I class Olesia as a very close friend, over many many years, and I wish there could have been a different conclusion, which we discussed, but you can say anything in hindsite

Jeanxxxx

Re: German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight

Posted: 06 Jul 2022, 09:52
by Michaela
This is heartbreaking news, I am so very sorry 💔💔💔 When I saw your post on the GSD board, I was hopeful we could get her stable, she was a beautiful girl 😥

R.I.P. Kaia
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Re: German Shepherd - Soft poos, more than 6 per day and losing weight

Posted: 06 Jul 2022, 10:23
by Olesia711
Michaela.... oh my, that picture and saying summed it all up........ thank you for posting!