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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jminchala12
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- My name: Jessica
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by jminchala12 » 22 Dec 2023, 09:27
Hello!
Unfortunately, FedEx seems to have our package on the wrong vehicle and it is just moving further away from me rather than closer.
My 85lb GSD has been doing great on Viokase-V powder 1 1/4 tsp per meal 3x a day.
We are down to just enough for 1 more meal worth of powder which would be for his lunch and I would need to have something to mix with his dinner tonight.
Can someone recommend what I can buy at The Vitamin Shoppe in the meantime and how much to give based on his current dosage?
Thank you so much!
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jilbert57
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by jilbert57 » 22 Dec 2023, 09:34
Hi Jessica,
This link gives important information :
https://epi4dogs.com/emergency-enzymes/
Hope this helps.
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.
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jminchala12
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by jminchala12 » 22 Dec 2023, 11:42
Thank you! I have decided to go with Pancreatin from The Vitamin Shoppe because its the closest to me.
I am now just trying to figure out the proper dosage
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Olesia711
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by Olesia711 » 22 Dec 2023, 12:17
what does it say on the bottle .. regarding the (1) content ingredients and (2) strength?
Once we know know this we should be able to help you with the dosing!
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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debbybender
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by debbybender » 23 Dec 2023, 12:07
In a pinch, you can check if The Vitamin Shoppe has some digestive enzyme supplements. Look for ones with lipase, protease, and amylase - those are the key enzymes. Dosage might vary, but maybe start with a quarter or half of what he usually gets with the Viokase-V?
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