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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Announcements
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Mister Admin » 13 Dec 2018, 16:20
To make the forum easier to read all announcements with now appear in their own ' Announcements ' section.
Please visit Announcements to read important information.
While you are there, click the 'spanner' menu item to...
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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2024 EPI calendar
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Olesia711 » 25 May 2023, 16:36
START TAKING PICTURES OF YOUR EPI PETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you are interested in your EPI companion (dog or cat) being a participant in the 2024 EPI Calendar(s)…. Email your pics to: Pics4EPI@gmail.com . This year we are...
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Last post by Olesia711
25 May 2023, 16:36
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NOTIFICATION OF POSTS ON THIS SITE
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Jean » 09 May 2023, 07:53
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when you start a thread on here, before you hit submit towards left hand side, you will see a downward row of boxes
the fourth box notify me when a reply is posted any replies will come to you via the email account which...
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thanks Jean for this post... GREAT reminder!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
09 May 2023, 10:27
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R.I.P. Nikki
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Michaela » 24 May 2023, 10:01
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We had to take Nikki to Urgent Care yesterday and she didn't get to come home, I'm devastated 😭💔
Just wanted to thank everyone for all the help over the years, we couldn't have managed her EPI without this group. In the end...
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Oh that's so very sad!! That's so devastating to hear. There is nothing worse than saying goodbye. Nothing worse.
My deepest condolences to you and your family!
RIP Nikki! <3
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Last post by Chance
28 May 2023, 02:07
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Bad Breath
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PipersMom » 11 Sep 2022, 12:21
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Hi, Piper has been doing great but recently we had to go to an internist because she was getting lots of vurps. He changed her diet from The Farmers Dog Beef Recipe to me cooking her food for her. It is also a lot lower in...
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so glad to hear that Piper is doing much better now.....with the increased enzymes and no more rice. The verps might take a bit longer to straighten out.
ONce the poos are nice for an extended period of time.....maybe 3...
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Last post by Olesia711
27 May 2023, 15:59
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EPI and Kidney issues?
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eliza_pie » 22 May 2023, 16:41
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New EPI Dog Mom Question: Is there a connection between EPI and Kidney issues? My girl is only 3 almost 4 years old and is having problems with wetting herself while sleeping even after she goes outside. She is a spayed...
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How absolutely gorgeous, my girl had everything know to man, and lived a producted life, and what a lovely name, is it from somewhere ?
My middle Shepherd had an issue on holiday as he couldnt stop peeing and it was an...
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Last post by Jean
26 May 2023, 04:14
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Possible EPI, Vet Waiting to Test due to Steroids?
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MamaOfGomo » 17 Apr 2023, 13:03
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Hey all,
Skip to the underlined part if you just want to hear the question. I just thought I'd give background.
I have a 9 year old Pittie Mix named Kagome who has been losing weight, breaking potty training, having...
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you have to do what you have to do
just keep a record of everything
Good luck
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Last post by Jean
24 May 2023, 11:05
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Disrupted Feeding Schedule
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Montgomery » 05 May 2023, 21:33
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My roommate has been in the hospital, and Montgomery's feeding schedule has been majorly disrupted. I work full-time, and though my boss adjusted my shifts so that it would be easier on the cats, he's still way off. I can't...
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We're back to normal now, so I don't have to be up until four. Normal is seven until four. I've had a three day weekend so I've been spoiled, up at ten to seven. It feels like I've slept until noon. Yes, she fills in while...
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Last post by Montgomery
22 May 2023, 09:02
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Help- new and can't stop the diaherea
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EgansMom » 18 Apr 2020, 21:01
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My German Shepherd guy is 10yrs old. I have always had trouble keeping weight on him. He has always had seasonal allergies that affect his eyes and ears but the last couple of years he has had terrible itchy skin with...
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we got pig pancreas from a slaughter house but maybe your local butcher might be able to source it for you
without sufficient enzyme things will not improve, i have never fed bones or bone meal, what about scrambled egg...
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Last post by Jean
20 May 2023, 14:30
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How to Stop the Vurping
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secretlybees » 19 May 2023, 11:27
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My EPI pup, Katara, has been stable for the last few years but this month we're had a big spike in vurping and now vomiting too.
Ive made no changes to enzyme or slipper elm amounts, her poops are still good, qnd she's not...
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can I ask is the vurping and vomiting in the morning, and is it actual vomit or white stuff
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Last post by Jean
20 May 2023, 04:11
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Help getting EPI/diabetes dog to eat
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portersmom » 23 Apr 2020, 14:12
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Our 6.5 year-old border collie/formosa mix Porter was diagnosed with EPI and diabetes mellitus last month after being hospitalized with severe pancreatitis and IMHA. He's been home for a month and still has a feeding tube...
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The one thing that works for Montgomery is nutritional yeast. He can't tolerate high fat, either. It smells and tastes like cheese. He seems to prefer Bob's Red Mill. Maybe it will work for your pup.
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Last post by Montgomery
19 May 2023, 22:41
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Cost of porcine enzymes
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michaelwilkshire » 27 Jan 2023, 11:10
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I wonder how many pets with EPI are dying or being put down because their owners can no longer afford the escalating costs of their life saving supplement? I get Zeus' enzymes from Enzyme Diane and have for may years. My...
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The precise number of pets with EPI who might be euthanized or die for economical reasons cannot be calculated. But for some pet owners, the expense of EPI treatment can be a serious financial hardship. Finding cheap...
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Last post by One40One
19 May 2023, 09:43
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Very scared for my dog with pancreatitis
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Bobbysmum » 10 May 2023, 20:56
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Hi all
Apologies if this is not the right place but I'm desperate for some help for my Jack Russell, Bobby. I adopted him 3 years ago and he's a rescue so we've guessed his age about 7. He is a very happy boy but last week,...
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Omg I can't even imagine how you feel...
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Last post by One40One
19 May 2023, 09:33
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Mental health n logistics
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Nainbud » 23 Jan 2021, 11:29
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* LONG POST ALERT*
hi everyone. I hope you all and your fur babies are doing well.
This post isn't about my dog's health as much as about the logistics in maintaining a balance with my normal life while taking full care of...
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Hi Mike, maybe you would like to introduce Busya to us in a new post? We would like to know about Epi test results, B12 and Folate, what diet you are feeding and enzymes.
Is Busya on any medications? Please start your own...
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Last post by jilbert57
16 May 2023, 12:25
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Tylosin Help
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PipersMom » 09 May 2023, 19:47
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My Piper is 48lb and I give her 1/8tsp 2x a day for her SIBO. However looking at the chart I see there is a new dosing recommendation.
I am really bad at figuring this stuff out so how much would I give her twice a day?...
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my girl was allergic to chicken and its derivitaves too
thgis might help
its called a smidgen, but it worked for us for 7 years
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Last post by Jean
12 May 2023, 07:16
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Epi, pancreatitis or something else?
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TheDude » 12 Jan 2023, 19:21
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I happened to find this forum while googling. I've been struggling with my now just recently turned 13 female Dachshund.
She has been diagnosed with pancreatitis when she was young. Always had her in a low fat diet without...
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I've had a few people bring it up, but you're told how difficult the preparation is, and I can't subject her to that right now. I have my doubts that she could be put under anesthesia at this time. Even in just three years,...
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Last post by Jean
12 May 2023, 05:42
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Seeking information (a bit desperately!)
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thereseiam » 07 May 2023, 08:59
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Hi all, I will apologize in advance as I'm afraid this is going to end up to be book length. I will try to keep it to just the facts.
I have an eight year old male German Shepherd, who has a lifetime history of severe...
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I have been a member of Epi4dogs since 2012 and have seen puppies to old dogs diagnosed. It seems to be all over the map. I hope you can get a diagnosis and be on the way to good health.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
10 May 2023, 12:02
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Last post by Olesia711
10 May 2023, 09:50
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Sport Dog Elite
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Corgeze » 30 Apr 2023, 16:33
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I have been feeding Sport Dog Elite for several years with great success. The company is having issues with getting the products in and not sure when a shipment will be coming in. I need to order more food so what is another...
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hi Melanie,
It is SOOoooo frustrating when they discontinue or are out-of-stock with a food that works............. too bad, cuz that Castor & Pollux appears to be a good food IMHO ...
SOooo.... try HALO ELEVATE red meat &...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 May 2023, 15:19
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Our New EPI Journey
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slrocky » 15 Apr 2023, 18:18
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Aloha,
My little buddy Ryder and I have just entered the world of EPI. Ryder is a 10 year old maltipoo that weighed 14.8 lbs and is now down to 13.1 lbs and was diagnosed with EPI on 04/03/2023.
This started back in...
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thanks Stacie for your kind words :) just very glad that that Ryder is doing good now !
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Last post by Olesia711
03 May 2023, 22:59
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Chronic Yeast Infections in Ears
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Nickademus » 29 Apr 2023, 10:41
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My 3 yr old standard sheepadoodle Tucker has had EPI for 2 years now. It’s under control very well and we don’t have any issues there. However, for about the last year, he’s been getting these chronic yeast infections in his...
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Thanks Cassidy for the ear cleansing info... and i appreciate the abstract on cleaning with hypochlorous acid. too... and of course it is always good to know of a less expensive product... I do appreciate Zymox products......
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Last post by Olesia711
03 May 2023, 12:41
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Overwhelmed
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Jordy » 28 Apr 2023, 12:28
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My name is Jordy. I got a German shepherd puppy Ciará from an international student last week after she had had her for 1 week. Long awful story. Pup baby is 3 months old.
During the trial it was evident she was sick. Very...
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Good evening from the UK
my girl was 14 months at diagnosis, we have had very young puppies on this forum
but just incase you havent had her EPI tested, you need to have a clear food fasting for 12 hours before; and ask...
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Last post by Jean
02 May 2023, 11:57
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Last post by Olesia711
01 May 2023, 23:30
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Dog food brands
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Corgeze » 01 May 2023, 17:32
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What dog food brands are people having success with? With not being able to get the Sport Dog food I have been researching and not sure what to try. I looked at the list of foods on this site but would like to hear what...
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my new favorite is: Castor & Pollux Pristine PetCo carries it and you can have them deliver
i like the ingredients:
Pollux1.jpg
and i like that it is only 3.5% fiber:
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Last post by Olesia711
01 May 2023, 23:29
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Food Intolerances
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GlassWolf » 22 Apr 2023, 20:28
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Has anyone had experience with their dog continuously growing intolerant of different foods?
I can only speculate at this point because it's been such a mess of trying to figure out and balance this with the ridiculous...
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Hi Matthew,
Yes we do suggest beef enzymes when there is a true pork allergy, even though it is not strong enough, but hope that if given enough it will help....it's like you do the best you can with what you have to work...
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Last post by Olesia711
01 May 2023, 08:32
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Clarification on Feedings
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Gracie » 26 Apr 2023, 10:46
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Hello,
We saw a specialist for the EPI this week. The specialist didn’t like that he only gained a 1/2 lb over 4 weeks so she said to add more food plus wet food and enzyme powder and refrigerate his breakfast overnight and...
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Hello, Gracie,
You are in good hands with Olesia and Jill. I just wanted to re-emphasize that the beginning stage of dealing with EPI is the most difficult. You are trying to get everything balanced while you are so...
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27 Apr 2023, 15:28
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