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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Worried
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Miley’s Mom » 22 Dec 2023, 12:28
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Hi!
I want to first think everyone. For weeks, I have been using the website and the forum as a wealth of information as we navigate our new diagnosis!
Today I am having a really tough day, and I was hoping to get some...
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I do love it when people report back saying their pup is responding to treatment. I remember the feeling defeated by trying everything and watching Eddie wither away.
My advice here is all anecdotal and only applies to...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
22 Dec 2023, 17:26
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FORGOTTEN ENZYMES
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daizyduh911 » 14 Dec 2023, 22:49
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Has anyone forgotten to give ezymes at one meal time?
Because of work I had to carry doggos pancreatic enzymes every day back and forth. I did great at it the first week the second week I forgot them only ONE DAY 12/5 which...
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I am glad Kai is doing better. It's the best when everything starts to click with EPI treatment.
As Olesia mentioned fish oil or coconut oil is, in my opinion, better than corn. You can also try flaxseed or sunflower oil. I...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
21 Dec 2023, 12:11
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Possible EPI diagnose? Please Help
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lylzzf3841 » 12 Dec 2023, 16:22
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Hi all, I'm Uto and new to the forum. I have a beautiful male Germen Shepherd who will be 8 year old in February. I wanted to apologize in advance for this lengthy post.
About 3 months ago he had a really bad diarrhea...
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Yes and no. While the Schebo test can help rule out EPI, the cTLI is more accurate. However, that was three months ago. They just may not have had the markers for the test at that time.
I see. Yeah I somehow also got the...
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Last post by lylzzf3841
20 Dec 2023, 01:11
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Yogurt Treats?
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Cmsphx » 19 Nov 2023, 16:57
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Prior to her EPI diagnosis, my dog enjoyed frozen yogurt treats mixed with fruit. I freeze them in small ice cube trays. Are these treats something that she can never have again? Is there a way I can make these safe for my...
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Greetings, Christine, Once your puppy has stabilized (i.e., when all parts of Epi are under control, meaning he has regular, good poops for at least a month or two), you may want to try giving him a little treat immediately...
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Last post by wilkinsonwilfrid
18 Dec 2023, 04:02
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Pantenex EPI Enzymes - Vancouver Island, Canada
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[email protected] » 29 Nov 2023, 22:34
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Good evening everyone,
I lost my beloved, long-term companion Drake last week. He came to me with EPI when he was about 2 years old. The past 10 years with him were used to their full potential. We are on Vancouver Island,...
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Everyone, I am incredibly grateful for your comments. What a comforting feeling! Fortunately, a buyer in Prince George purchased the enzymes.
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Last post by hueljannie
17 Dec 2023, 23:11
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Sneezing after meals
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mkay » 15 Dec 2023, 20:35
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Hi all, I'm a bit of a newbie but this forum has been monumentally helpful for the treatment of my furry friend. Epi4dogs is an amazing information-rich site and I'm eternally grateful for all that you do here.
Pepper is a...
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Yeah, the leflunomide is the go-to for immune-suppressants for dogs. Along with mycophenalate and cyclosporine.
The bowl actually says Maggie baggie, which is what we call her I just didn't show the other side. They all...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
17 Dec 2023, 17:10
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EPI Powder
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Cbarrett » 16 Dec 2023, 12:47
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Hello, my name is Carolyn, and I am brand new to this forum. I am so thankful that I found it and hopefully gain some insight to treat my little furry four legged friend.
My dog Regina had pneumonia in early September and...
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Hi Carolyn and and thanks for writing in about Regina.
So sorry to hear that she had pneumonia and then she was diagnosed with EPI.
The vomiting after drinking water can be nothing or it can be a concern.... so i have a few...
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Dec 2023, 13:57
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Vet advice
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Eddiespaghetti » 14 Dec 2023, 13:24
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Helo everyone,
I took Eddie to the vet for a routine checkup. Everything is good. All his normal blood work came back within range.
The vet recommended to increase his enzymes to 2 teaspoons per meal. We did increase his...
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Whenever anyone needs to resort to using Tylan to get SID/SIBO (dysbiosis) under better management. It is best to start with a full dose as recommended. ANd then, we on the forum found that instead of stopping the Tylan...
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Dec 2023, 12:27
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Slippery Elm
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Emma.cyan » 15 Dec 2023, 16:23
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Hi all,
My sweet baby was just diagnosed with EPI a few days ago (TLI 1.5). I’m feeding her 3 times a day with Pancreved Enzyme and a Vitamin B12 pill prescribed by the vet. Her stool has formed up, she’s going far less...
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let us know how it goes :)
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Dec 2023, 12:06
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Soft runny stool, too much enzymes,?
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by ed33935 » 28 Oct 2018, 21:43
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Tonight Lizzie started a soft runny stool. I’ve been feeding her liquid food with enzymes mixed in. Today she wanted some dry food and I gave her enzymes in capsules with the food as I have a few times in the past. What I’m...
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Yes..too much enzymes can result in runny poops. Are you keeping a journal? Sometimes it's best to not rock the boat until they have been stable for at least 3 months. Hope this helps, I have not reviewed your other posts....
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Last post by apologizebutt
15 Dec 2023, 02:23
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6x Enzyme Diane to Pantenex
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wsantschi » 14 Feb 2023, 18:12
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So, I purchased a jar of the Pantenex enzymes quite some time ago. I want to see if they are as effective as Diane's product. Lucy has been very stable and normally I wouldn't mess around. However, the Pantenex was not cheap...
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We switched from Viokase to PanTenex a few years ago and I just stayed with 1 tsp per meal...no issues. connections game
I will learn from you.
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Last post by ideadefend
15 Dec 2023, 02:04
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Cinda - GSD - EPI, SIBO, IBS or Tylan for Life?
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MrHT » 12 Dec 2023, 05:32
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Hello. I am Pawel, from Poland. I have two long-haired German Shepherds, a male and a female. Currently, they are two years old. Since they were puppies, they have had food-related issues. They suffered from a Giardia...
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hi Pawal, yes, the bacterium in this probiotic are all excellent strains for dogs.... i am glad to see it includes bulgaricus that seems to really help dogs with SID/SIBO (dysbiosis) along with the varied strains of...
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Last post by Olesia711
14 Dec 2023, 10:55
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2023 EPI Research Announcement
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Olesia711 » 08 Sep 2023, 17:07
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After 7 long years of the largest and most detailed EPI Microbiotic and Metabolomic Research study we finally have results of this study.
However... due to the complexity of the study, myself and Dr. Barko worked on...
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Thank you for reading it.....you are very welcome!
Welcome to the community!
I agree with you, the information was helpful
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Last post by DonnaS
14 Dec 2023, 05:02
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My Boy Tucker
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Tuckaboo Pam » 12 Nov 2023, 16:17
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Today we let our good boy go. His episodes had started to come more frequently and severely, so we felt we had to do it for him. This weekend we managed to keep him comfortable with aspirin, valium, water, and Hershey's...
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I'm a pretty sappy, nostalgic kind of person, so from time to time I like to come back to the forum and say hello. I hope everyone is doing well.
I had a close call this morning. A little girl named Cinnamon, pictured on...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
12 Dec 2023, 14:44
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Upper respiratory infection
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Emma » 11 Dec 2023, 18:25
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It has probably been at least a year since I have logged in with a question which means this forum is most definitely a life savior for those who have pets with EPI. Now to my question. Emma came down with a cough this...
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That virus is spreading quickly. The first chart I read, showed it in only a few states up north, and within a few days it was here in FL. Lots of travel.
Good to know there is a treatment. My dogs only see each other, and...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
12 Dec 2023, 14:30
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EPI & Diabetes?
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Bowers » 11 Dec 2023, 21:05
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Hello!
Gryphon has had several stable months after his EPI diagnose and for this I say thank you to this group!! His poops are near perfect daily!
Alas, I find I am a little lost now. This weekend, my kiddo mentioned to...
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Hello,
Of course dogs with EPI can develop diabetes, any and all dogs can. The syrup smell can be a sign of diabetes, but what is more common is increased drinking. If they aren't drinking a lot more water than is might not...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
12 Dec 2023, 12:57
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mini fits
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MelC » 01 Dec 2023, 06:22
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Hi my dog has had EPI for a few years and is generally doing ok. However this year we have noticed that she is sometimes less keen to go on walk and starts to shiver. on two occasions she has had mini sort of fits, but...
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If it is an epeleptic fit, it is perfectly treatable, and they can live perfectly normal lives.
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Last post by Montgomery
12 Dec 2023, 05:31
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Increased allergies after EPI?
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cjjames » 05 Nov 2023, 14:29
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My girl has had EPI for past four years almost and she's been having increased allergies, lip pyoderma, and other problems since. I'm assuming this is all because of the issues of the stomach but could someone verify this?...
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there are lots of little tidbits and tricks to help manage allergies to sme degree... BUT..... sadly nothing really to truly get rid of the allergies.......... maybe someday they will figure it out.
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Dec 2023, 16:47
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WARNING: Respiratory Illness spreading in dogs
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Olesia711 » 22 Nov 2023, 18:35
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Mystery Dog Illness in the USA Potentially Fatal and Spreading
Updated (11/28/23) video:
Original video:
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Mystery Dog Illness in the USA Potentially Fatal and Spreading
Updated (11/28/23) video: geometry dash scratch
Original video:
My dog, who is full of unstoppable energy, suddenly calmed down, reacted weakly and...
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Last post by patmize
10 Dec 2023, 15:36
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EPI or something else?
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Carrotcat » 03 Dec 2023, 09:19
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Hi all,
First of all I'd like to note that I'm not a native English speaker, so if I've got anything wrong or something is confusing, please let me know.
My cat has been suffering with diarrhea for some time now. It...
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Hi Eva (Lara's care-giver),
We realize you were not giving advice on what to use...... but i am sure Jeremy was just clarifying.... sometimes people don't thoroughly read what is posted and may misinterpret some of the...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Dec 2023, 22:21
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Reference Ranges
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Mariew » 30 Oct 2023, 10:57
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Hi everyone, so happy I found this forum. My 3 month old retriever has been suffering from almost hourly liquid poop since coming home 6 weeks ago. We've done 2 rounds of dewormer (he had a heavy load of roundworms)with the...
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HI Marie... and what a GREAT update!!!!! Sorry that poor Frank was struggling with way too many worms (poor pup) BUT so so SO glad that that is what the problem is and that it is a fixable thing....
worm-burn... who would...
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Dec 2023, 19:52
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MCT Oil
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Eddiespaghetti » 29 Nov 2023, 13:21
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Hello everyone,
I am curious on how we all feel about MCT oil vs coconut oil? My Eddie boi has been doing pretty well, but he has seem to plateau'd. We have started to rotate fish oil and coconut oil to help give a little...
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my understanding is that that is correct... lauric acid isn’t usually included in MCT oil .
I found this chart that i thought was pretty good regarding the differences between Coconut OIl and MCT Oil.......
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Last post by Olesia711
29 Nov 2023, 15:52
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prebiotics and probiotics
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Cmsphx » 25 Nov 2023, 11:28
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Hi,
I'm still new to EPI as my Golden was diagnosed early this month.
How do I know if she need prebiotics or/and probiotics? If she needs them, what do I use?
I have read that some dogs are on Slippery Elm. How do I know...
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You are correct.... although EPI is becoming more and more common, some vets, still are not seeing many, if any, cases. And because EPI is not one of the top health conditions vets simply don't have the time to devote...
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Last post by Olesia711
29 Nov 2023, 15:47
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Raw beef pancreas is a miracle drug for dogs with EPI
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Engineur » 28 Nov 2023, 07:17
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Dear Friends,
Raw beef pancreas is a miracle drug for dogs with EPI, but according to the professor of the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest, it is impossible to get it from slaughterhouses. It's not easy, but in...
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Oh.... what i also wanted to let you know is that i have included the link
HAUSTIERKOFF – Raw Beef Pancreas
on our Enzyme List page :
thank you!
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Nov 2023, 13:32
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loss of enzyme effectivity by long incubation
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jkblack » 13 Nov 2023, 08:00
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Does anyone know if enzymes lose effectiveness if you incubate too long? I set my dogs food out and let it incubate over night (room temp). It has not seemed to cause problems for my dog but I am wondering if the enzyme...
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I had been told by Joe from Pantenex that enzymes begin to degrade immediately once incubation begins. They recommend incubation of no more than 20 to 30 minutes, especially if new to enzymes.
Having said that, I had...
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