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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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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Samples Needed!!!!
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Olesia711 » 07 Feb 2024, 12:30
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We are very pleased to announce that Epi4Dogs will be working with the University of Georgia geneticists, Dr. Leigh Anne Clark and Thais Fontenelle Carvalho Leme. They are looking in a new direction for the possible genetic...
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Last post by Olesia711
02 Mar 2025, 08:21
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Switching from canned food to raw
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Atagrl66 » 27 Feb 2025, 20:14
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Previously I wrote a long message only to have it deleted. So this message will most likely be shorter. So frustrating.
I have 10yr old yorkie, schnauzer, mini pin mix who weight 12.5lbs
Approx 4 years ago she was...
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Thank you! She’s been doing great since we finally figured out last summer she had IBD. I wasn’t aware that EPI dogs eat much more than normal dogs. Hence why I thought maybe her amount and number of feedings were because of...
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Last post by Atagrl66
16 Mar 2025, 22:47
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Enteric coated gel caps help pls - UK
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KLKEAR » 14 Mar 2025, 02:48
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Good Morning from the UK. My name is Kate and my newly diagnosed EPI dog is Taylor, she’s a beautiful nearly 2 year old Eastern European Shepherd with a bit of Mally and is currently a wee but thin!
We were diagnosed last...
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Hi Kate! welcome to the forum from another UK EPI dog mum!
I wasn't quite sure what you wanted to do initially, are you talking about buying enzyme powder and putting it in capsules yourself?
We were using Lypex for the...
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Last post by scoozle
16 Mar 2025, 12:27
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Need help for my 2 year old GSD
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Anwesha2312 » 11 Mar 2025, 16:23
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Hello everyone,
To begin with, I want to thank each and every member of this group who created this page with such plethora of information about conditions which are often neglected by vets. So grateful.
Coming to my...
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With Creon, I give the pills, then feed the dog as you would a normal dog. No mixing and no incubation. You can also try opening capsules and dump pellets on the food, and feed immediately. Either option works equally well...
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Last post by Chance
15 Mar 2025, 01:32
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Help my puppy
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erapyburnis » 28 Oct 2024, 12:59
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Recently, my 12-month-old puppy's levels were found to be borderline diagnostic for endocrine pancreatic insufficiency, or EPI. In order to determine whether adding enzymes to her food will assist, my veterinarian advises us...
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honestly, this is worth discussing with your vet because I imagine most of us here dont know enough about what conditions the med is stable under (time, heat, how moisture affects it, etc). It is a digestive enzyme, so it...
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Last post by johngoff
14 Mar 2025, 00:37
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cTLI Test for Foster Dog Dillon in NC
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Dillons_friend » 24 Feb 2025, 21:27
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Hello everyone!
Let me start by thanking the Epi4Dogs Foundation, without which we would be totally lost!
Dillon, a 2-year-old black lab mix, came into my (Vivian) life on a recent Saturday when I saw his foster mom...
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The nutritionist I work with since TJs spleen removal told me it was a thiamin deficiency. She said buy a bottle of PURE brand B complex and split 1. capsule a day between TJ and Sadie sprinkled in 1 meal a day. Sadie was...
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Last post by jilbert57
13 Mar 2025, 17:00
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Need help how to feed our EPI dog.
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Emma@MTK » 03 Jan 2024, 23:31
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Hello EPI forum,
We have a 14 month blue heeler, Emma.
She has had EPI since she was 10 months and her weight has gone down from 43 lbs to 30 lbs.
We have been giving her enzymes since mid Nov 2023 but so far she only...
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If you notice sudden fearfullness, unwilling to eat please start B12 immediately. If the B12 dips low things go south in a hurry.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
13 Mar 2025, 09:26
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Introducing June, our English Springer Spaniel + EPI, itching, and/or allergies?
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JunieTunes88 » 13 Sep 2024, 18:59
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Hello everyone! First of all, I have to give a huge “Thank you!” to this forum and the folks running the site. While this is our first post here, I’ve been visiting Epi4Dogs regularly since our girl was diagnosed in Spring...
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This is AWESOME new and thank you for letting us know.
I hope others will read this and consider doing if their dog has that stinkiness going on... or if they are having trouble accessing enyzmes.
Again,...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Mar 2025, 20:40
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New to Epi- Crockett
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rebeccal » 27 Jan 2025, 19:18
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Crockett is a 2 yr and 8 month black labrador Retriever, current weight 63.5lbs. He was diagnosed with hypertrophic osteodystrophy and hip dysplasia at 6 months of age. He has been in and out of the vet almost monthly for...
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Thank you for mentioning and posting a picture of Crockett's binder..... I too have a binder on my dog, Cody and had one for my previous dogs, Izzy, Lulu and Rico!..... funny how some of us have been also doing this but...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Mar 2025, 20:16
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New to EPI - my journey with Rooney
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kd6 » 11 Mar 2025, 01:15
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Hi everyone! I wanted to just post here to show some gratitude for this amazing website and resource. My dog Rooney (10, German Shepherd mix) was starting to noticeably lose weight at the end of January, and in early Feb,...
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Hi Michael. Welcome. Rooney is one adorable little rescue pup.
Everyone has covered everything, and I just want to add that EPI dogs need a B12 score of 600 or over, which is a bit more than other dogs, so being within the...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
12 Mar 2025, 14:27
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How to feed probiotics?
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johngoff » 10 Mar 2025, 22:04
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Hi,
My dog was recently diagnosed with EPI, and the enzymes seem to be helping. I'm wondering about the pre- and probiotics—should we use them as a topper on the food, or should we mix them in with the enzymes? Specifically,...
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Probiotics I get are in capsules. Sometimes I give the pill whole, but often I just open the capsule and dump it on the food. I figure it's good for the mouth too, although likely not in contact there long enough with how...
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Last post by johngoff
11 Mar 2025, 21:47
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New to EPI questions from the UK!
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scoozle » 28 Jan 2025, 15:41
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I’m so glad I found this forum! Hello from a cold and wet Wiltshire UK :D
Our Sproodle (Springer x Poodle) Oscar got diagnosed with EPI or at least something very similar 5 days ago and we started him on his new meds...
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Hi Susie.... it sounds like your vet feels and understands the situation..... but may not be willing to push it with the government.
Best thing you can do is have a full disclosure-type conversation with your vet.
If the...
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Mar 2025, 17:05
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New to EPI;; Any Help/Advice Welcomed
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Teajenna » 05 Mar 2025, 11:18
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Hi all!
my soon to be 3-year-old sheepadoodle Quinn was just diagnosed with EPI last week. Her Tl1 was less than 1, b12 is in the high 700's, some mildly elevated ALT and Alk P liver enzymes etc. Poor girl has had on and...
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I can't really help much with Pantenex dosing. I did try that when Chance was diagnosed, and had many phone conversations with Joe at Pantenex. But in the end, I never could get him stable with it. His poops were always...
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Last post by Chance
08 Mar 2025, 01:48
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back to not eating
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corrynhayes » 03 Mar 2025, 19:46
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sigh. hello again everyone! so goose has been on tylan twice a day for about a month now. his appetite has been great, poops alright (has shape but falls apart easily, second poop like soft serve). but today he is back to...
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my guess is that he most likely just doesn't want to eat the kibble.....kinda like what would you prefer steak/chicken or cheerios everyday for every meal :lol:
HOWEVER... still keep an eye on him.... if he start avoiding...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Mar 2025, 14:35
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What to feed him? 😭
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Theologis Betty » 06 Mar 2025, 13:58
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good evening
i am a new member
i have a belgian malinois who was diagnosed with EPI 4 months ago
he is two years old and very energetic
he has eaten at past barf and cooked also
but now my vet insists only kibble
I give...
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thanks Andrea for mentioning to lower fat content (temporarily) if SID is out of control.... that is an important factor!
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Mar 2025, 19:17
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New to EPI - totally overwhelmed
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smilejinks595 » 25 Jan 2025, 11:11
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Hi All,
Firstly, thank you so much for this group, website, forum and information. I think we are very lucky to have a compassionate Internist Specialist Vet who helped us get here, but so much of all this is trial and...
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Oh that's so very heart breaking! Really sad! So sorry to hear about Rory! He was still quite a youngster, which makes it soooo much harder.
Guilt is part of grief. But you can't feel guilty for trying to make him as...
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Last post by Chance
06 Mar 2025, 16:39
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New EPI Diagnosis - Feeling Overwhelmed...
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Sadie'sMom » 30 Sep 2019, 13:58
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Hi All:
First, I am thanking God right now that I found this website. I have read more information and learned more in the last 2 hours of reading than what I thought was possible. Thank you all, in advance, for whatever...
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Hi Susie & Doug:
We went through the same feelings with Sadie when we finally got her diagnosis. Sadie is a rescue dog and has the most unique personality of any dog we've ever owned. She is painfully shy, except around...
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Last post by Sadie'sMom
06 Mar 2025, 13:47
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Switching from PancrePlus Tablets to Enzyme Diane
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mamabear7 » 25 Feb 2025, 13:18
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Hello everyone! We are nearly 3 years into our EPI journey with our boxer, Ruby. She has been stable for a long time now and we are to the point that we are willing to try to make the switch to a cheaper enzyme. Currently...
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Your Ruby looks so cute. Hope you soon find the most suitable care method for Ruby.
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05 Mar 2025, 20:33
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What to feed him? 😭
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Theologis Betty » 05 Mar 2025, 02:05
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Hello to everyone
I have a two year old malinois who has EPI
I give him Hills science plan medium,a week now,but he is not take any weight and his poops are very soft
I was giving him hills gastrointestinal biome for three...
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Hi Betty,
I agree with Tarja's post about raw .... BUT........ you need to feed your EPI dog whatever works best for your dog's digestive system and works best for you.
Although HIlls Science diet is a decent food... for...
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Mar 2025, 11:45
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Tearful plea - i'm at my wit's end
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Feeding Pearl » 28 Feb 2025, 20:40
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I need some advice and some help. Here is our story:
We got Pearl as a 9week old puppy. French Bulldog. We had lost Maggie our English Bulldog, the year before and my spouse was needing a fur baby to fill that hole and felt...
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Hi Mel---
I'm just going to say YES to waiting and seeing how Pearl is doing once she's been on the tylan & enzymes for a little while. Those tests are expensive, and they may not even be needed.
One more thing about...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
03 Mar 2025, 17:22
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New dx for middle age dog
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mms » 22 Feb 2025, 15:20
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Hello all,
I am so appreciative of all the information on this site. I have found it to be very helpful! My pup (Shepard/Blue Heeler mix) is 5 1/2 years old and has received a new diagnosis this week (EPI and IBD). Our vet...
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Hi Megan,
WAHOO! a 2lb weight gain for Midna... that is great news!!!! So Midna really does have IBD.... it wasn't a false suspicion prior to getting an EPI diagnosis.. But with a hydrolyzed diet.... hopefully it stays...
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Mar 2025, 12:05
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Update so far so good
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pattis123 » 24 Feb 2025, 15:23
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Hi,
I came to this website and then the forum a few months ago when I was completely overwhelmed. The wealth of information and support I found here was a life saver. I've been reluctant to post because as silly as it seems...
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Hi,
I came to this website and then the forum a few months ago when I was completely overwhelmed. The wealth of information and support I found here was a life saver. I've been reluctant to post because as silly as it seems...
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Last post by sailorsegghead
03 Mar 2025, 01:47
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New High Calorie food that fits EPI criteria
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Olesia711 » 20 Feb 2025, 15:21
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Hi everyone,
i just started using and am very pleased with YUMWOOF !
air-dried dog food at almost 700 calories per cup with no peas and not high fat!
...... the version that i am using is:
Perfect Superfood Grain Free...
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so far the YumWoof food is agreeing with Cody :)
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01 Mar 2025, 11:32
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Falling out of remission: help troubleshooting?
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DocX » 23 Feb 2025, 10:54
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My GSD Mina (now age 5) was diagnosed with EPI about three years ago. It took me a few months to get her eating normally again after diagnosis, but since then she's been doing really well. She weighs about 90 lbs, eats 3.5...
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Lol!
Glad the Acana is helping.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
01 Mar 2025, 10:02
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New EPI Diagnosis
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Felixdoggo » 22 Feb 2025, 15:13
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Hi Eveyrone!
My dog Felix is a 6 year old Shorkie.
The last 8 months has been very difficult for us as he was originally diagnosed with IBD and we did food trials. With no improvement we had an ultrasound done which...
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Great Felix news!!!. SO glad to hear that 1 capsule appears to be working.
Please do keep us posted on Felix and remember if you have ANY questions.... just ask.... :)
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27 Feb 2025, 19:19
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