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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Happy Birthday Dizzy
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Stacie & Dizzy » 01 Mar 2019, 15:03
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Dizzy turned 9 yesterday. She has had EPI for 7 years. I heated peanut butter to 80 degrees and put half teaspoon of enzymes in it. I let it cool and then put it on the bone treat. I've been doing this for years with no...
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Thanks y’all. Yes she loved that treat. She sure loves peanut butter.
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Last post by Stacie & Dizzy
12 Mar 2019, 15:39
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Looking to Re-home
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AliciaBoyd » 07 Mar 2019, 15:53
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Hi,
I need help finding a new home for our boy.
Lucky, is a 2 year old male. He was diagnosed with EPI before his 1st birthday. Currently, we use powder enzymes to treat his condition, which has been successful. He eats...
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My Great Dane has to have enzymes. I could not do it financially without Enzyme Diane. Not at all. So glad, since she is such a great dog. No behavior issues. Just amazing.
Hope that Lucky finds a great home. I saw the...
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Last post by Paige's Guardian
09 Mar 2019, 16:54
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Kenzie Not responding
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Floramac » 28 Feb 2019, 14:52
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After my last post 're confusing blood tests , it was highlighted to me that new studies show the folate test does not deem an SID flare/episode but we should go by symptoms. So we upped Kenzies Tylan to 1/4 tsp twice a day...
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It certainly is a smell you won't forget !
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Last post by jilbert57
06 Mar 2019, 23:41
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Saying Hi and Thank you
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by Romie » 02 Feb 2019, 15:50
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Hello everyone. My profile picture is Nebula. We got her from a breeder in June 2017. She had had 2 litters but was then diagnosed with EPI so she would have been alone at the breeder from that point on so we were lucky...
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Have you asked your vet for Tylan? We recommend Tylan for treating SID - 45 days and then slowly wean off. Here's a link to our website page regarding Tylan for you to share with your vet
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Last post by Madelon
06 Mar 2019, 20:48
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Enzyme Diane Ice Pack?
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kimmyb » 27 Feb 2019, 13:00
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HI all,
For those that order from Enzyme Diane- are the ice packs necessary? It says usually they are not needed but not sure if I should order with or not? I live in San Diego and temps are around 70 right now...
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You are very welcome :)
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Mar 2019, 22:31
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Your EPI dog on a textbook cover???
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Olesia711 » 26 Feb 2019, 07:49
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Epi4Dogs has been contacted by the co-author of an upcoming veterinary textbook. They are looking for high resolution “before and after” photos of dogs to use on the cover of a veterinarian textbook, for a “pre-publication”...
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Just wanted to thank all those who emailed me before and after pictures of their EPI dogs.
I have submitted the pics and now paws and fingers crossed that the publisher will hopefully select one from our group!
Again,...
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Mar 2019, 22:10
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New to EPI
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CarynMata » 29 Jan 2019, 08:28
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Hey all! I stumbled upon this amazing resource while researching EPI.
My dog Penny is just over 2 years old, is an “Oki mix,” which really translates to a Shiba mix, and was “diagnosed” with EPI in November 2018. I put...
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What a cutie. Good job on the weight gain!
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Last post by jilbert57
04 Mar 2019, 22:06
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my sheltie Sophie"s update
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virtualist » 01 Mar 2019, 15:59
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Sophie is doing very well in some ways. She weighed 30.5 lbs Oct. 1, 2018. Dec 19 2018 she weighed 26.6 lbs and Dec 30, 27 lbs. Jan 10, 2019 she weighed 29 lbs. Feb 2, she weighed 29.8 lbs. Feb 9, 30.6 lbs and Feb 28, she...
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Thank you so much. I'll let you know how she did!
Sara
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Last post by virtualist
04 Mar 2019, 15:26
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Test Results
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kimmyb » 27 Feb 2019, 14:30
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I'm sorry for the multiple posts :D But can someone explain what the TLI, Cobalamin and Folate reading should be? I see different answers here and there but just wanting to understand how my dogs readings compare to normal...
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Just wanted to welcome you - your pups are adorable.
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Last post by Madelon
01 Mar 2019, 20:32
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Coprophagia Relief
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kimmyb » 26 Feb 2019, 18:54
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HI all! We are BRAND NEW to EPI and I'm trying to be a sponge... this forum and website have been an absolute god send as we try to navigate through all the info. We have just begun prescription enzymes so not seen much...
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Such a disgusting topic, eh?!!!! But i think we have ALL been there at some point with our dogs.... My ate her's and was almost feral about it... jsut before she was properly diagnosed and once her body started receiving the...
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Last post by Olesia711
01 Mar 2019, 19:48
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Worried about Sophie, 2 yr.old Sheltie with EPI
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virtualist » 05 Feb 2019, 13:06
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I'm really worried about what I am doing with Sophie and her treatment. I feel as if I don't know what to do next to help her. A tiny bit of background: She has vomited on Jan. 21,23 ,and 26, Feb. 2,3 ,and 5.
Her eating...
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How many calories per cup does Sport have compared to your present food.,? You could just feed less of the Sport.
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Last post by jilbert57
28 Feb 2019, 21:51
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question about using capsules
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Btekrony » 25 Feb 2019, 19:54
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George is still not wanting to eat. I am ready to see if by putting the enzymes in the capsules he'll eat better. I am giving him Pantenex. Can I give him the capsules right before I feed him or do I need to give him them a...
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Creon is a prescription through your vet. Read the enzyme section on EPI4Dogs site, this in particular:
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Last post by jilbert57
26 Feb 2019, 21:15
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Surgery shortly after diagnosis and recommendations?
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AvaLawrence2017 » 21 Feb 2019, 09:32
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I recently posted regarding my dog, Ava. She was recently diagnosed with EPI and last week we found out she went into heat (she is spayed). She has ovarian remnant syndrome where some remnants were left during her spaying...
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Just checking in and thinking about you. Has Ava had her surgery yet? If yes, how are things?
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Last post by Olesia711
25 Feb 2019, 19:33
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Ask vets to use a common sense approach first......
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Olesia711 » 22 Feb 2019, 14:23
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In the February 2019 Veterinary Medicine and Science publication.... there was an article “Evaluation of a structured individualized protocol as a potential cost-effective diagnostic and therapeutic approach to chronic...
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its all to do with money , and the sooner we get savvy the better,
My last two vets were and are amazing,,
and if you are insured, then add on even more tests, the eyes light up like a cash register
please dont get me...
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Last post by Jean
25 Feb 2019, 14:07
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Thinking about parasite preventions
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kaseydawn » 17 Feb 2019, 15:13
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:?: as a tech i make sure my girl gets her monthly preventions. I was thinking the other day, i put them in her food with the enzymes. Shes doing great but i worry / wonder if she’s breaking those down to absorb them? Ive...
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I give Heartworm med right before Kolby eats his enzymed meal and we have not had any problems. I agree that it's a great idea to separate these meds from the flea and tick meds if you are giving them.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
24 Feb 2019, 11:43
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Confusing blood test
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Floramac » 31 Jan 2019, 14:31
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As Kenzie was not improving, we decided to take her for a blood test. The results are very confusing and the vet has not been much help.
TLI is 5.5 (their reference range - 6.1 - 35.0 ug/L) and B12 has dropped to 545....
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Sorry I misread your post - I thought she had gained weight. My apologies.
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Last post by Madelon
23 Feb 2019, 21:37
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Collar tag wording
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Dee Phillips » 17 Feb 2019, 11:52
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I have a newly diagnosed EPI rescue stray Cavalier foster bitch who is doing well on the Enzyme. I want to get a second collar tag for her apart from the one with our name and address and phone number. What do other people...
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I have one that says EPI SURVIVOR and www.epi4dogs.com - hoping that they will look at the website and see the special requirements for an EPI dog.
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Last post by Madelon
22 Feb 2019, 22:27
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NEW EPI DIAGNOSIS AND DOG GOING INTO HEAT
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AvaLawrence2017 » 20 Feb 2019, 18:52
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Hi! I'm new to the forum. After a rough 3 months with no answers, my dog was finally diagnosed with EPI about 1-2 months ago and we started the enzyme treatment. She is doing great on it and her poop is picture perfect :) My...
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hi there, and welcome from UK
Because of the time zones you get different people answering
I have NEVER heard of Ovarian Remnant Syndrome, but it certainly does exist, and realistically it needs sorting out...
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Last post by Jean
22 Feb 2019, 04:51
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Olivers Update
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jilbert57 » 13 Feb 2019, 09:36
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I moved your post as it was in the inbox:
Hallo, it's a very long time.
My 11-years-old Italian greyhound has been suffering from various diseases since a long time. Virtually all his life.
Oliver had/has the following...
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That all sounds good. With Mickeys liver problems the vet said the protein should be good high quality protein hence the hardboiled eggs in his diet.
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Last post by jilbert57
16 Feb 2019, 19:43
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Need some advice
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Linda53 » 13 Feb 2019, 10:44
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I was hoping to get some advice from all of you. Our corgi was tested at the end of December and her TLI was 3 and B12 was 178. She has been on enzymes and Pet Factors B12 for about 5 weeks now. Her poops have been very...
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hi
I would agree with what Madelon has said, we still get monthly b12 injections she has 2 capsules per day of b12 from Chemeyes in UK
She cannot hold her b12 levels
just remember, its a 12 hour fasted blood test for...
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Last post by Jean
16 Feb 2019, 12:48
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Razzie 14 year old
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by diggininit » 29 Jan 2019, 20:03
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Thank you for accepting me into the forum. It was suggested that I join this forum by a member of an EPI Facebook group. He suggested I post my story to your group as maybe you can help, so I will get my notes together and...
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Hi there. Glad Olesia chimed in. I too was going to suggest Tylan for SID as that could definitely be going on as well as the Royal Canin Ultamino food. It's so hard and frustrating when you don't know for certain what is...
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Last post by Madelon
16 Feb 2019, 12:24
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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EVERYONE
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Jean » 14 Feb 2019, 06:55
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Enjoy, and give your VIP a huge hug
from all at EP4DOGS
Jean
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Happy belated Valentine's Day
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Last post by Madelon
16 Feb 2019, 12:11
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RECALL OF SOME HILLS DOGS FOOD
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Jean » 15 Feb 2019, 07:56
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Please read if you feed Hills
Jean
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Thanks Jean for posting this important information.
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Last post by Madelon
16 Feb 2019, 12:04
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EPI at 12 yrs old??? (post by McGee)
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Olesia711 » 15 Feb 2019, 10:23
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PI at 12 years?
I am re-posting this post here on the main forum, as it inadvertently was posted on the announcement page and no one was able to respond to help out............... :(
Post by McGee » Sun Feb 10, 2019...
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Hi and welcome to our EPI family. Glad you got the Schebo test. We do recommend following up with a fasted blood test as the Schebo test is only accurate at ruling OUT EPI. So, if it indicates EPI the only way to know for...
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Last post by Madelon
16 Feb 2019, 12:01
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Good vet!
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Patsy » 03 Feb 2019, 14:18
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I had the misfortune of accompanying someone with their dog to the local emergency weekend vet surgery .
At the end of our lengthy consultation, I mentioned epi and this website. He said he always refers his patients to...
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Thanks Patsy! Always good to know the forum is being used by vets.
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13 Feb 2019, 23:32
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