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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Non-EPI Related Pancreatitis Question
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Sparkle Tangerine » 06 Jun 2019, 14:47
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How long does the average bout of pancreatitis last? Have any of you ever had one go really long?
Minnie May is seventeen. She has likely had pancreatitis several times in the past, but when she was young it wasn't...
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Well, she's back to the clinic to-morrow morning for x-rays. Yesterday she seemed to want to eat but stopped at actually tasting the food so we gave her a mertazopine (sp?). She ate. She did quite well. Then she drank like a...
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Last post by Sparkle Tangerine
10 Jun 2019, 20:23
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Comparing Pancrezyme and Epizyme Powders
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GlyndaH » 09 Jun 2019, 20:43
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We started our 9.5 lb mini-dachshund Gemma on Pancrezyme powder in November 2018 and it worked great. Gemma gained back over 2,5 lbs very quickly. We also put her on a B-12 treatment. Our supply of Pancerzyme ran low in...
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hi
its good news that your vet worked with you on this, and that you have found that it works
14.5 years is great
Epizyme is one we have on our list of recommended enzymes
good job
Jean
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Last post by Jean
10 Jun 2019, 08:36
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Ace Update
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Bpcooper14 » 08 Aug 2018, 10:58
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Morning all, just a quick update on Ace.
We started Ace on his insulin Saturday once a day because I didn't get a chance to talk to the vet and ask some of the questions I had referring to the dosage. Everything seemed fine...
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WOW!!! Ace is looking fabulous- -what a gorgeous pup! So glad to hear that his EPI is most of the time under good control ..... but yeah... diabetes in conjunction with EPI can be quite challenging to keep in good control at...
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Jun 2019, 15:01
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Epi4Dogs FaceBook Online Auction - 2019
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Madelon » 04 Jun 2019, 22:34
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Our FaceBook auction will start tomorrow - ALL MONEY RAISED GOES 100% TOWARDS SPREADING EPI EDUCATION/AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING EPI RESEARCH.
Hope everyone has fun!
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Thank you, Madelon!
Barb
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Last post by Barb
08 Jun 2019, 13:16
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Can enzymes cause snout sores?
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AAAAHHHH » 13 May 2019, 01:44
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Hi everyone, my dog was diagnosed in the beginning of this year, and she had reacted very well to enzyme supplements. We mix the enzyme powders with meat and wait for 30 minutes for each meal. Lately I noticed she started...
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Yep, we've used a flat plate for years. But Kolby still rubs his nose on the couch.....even if I wipe it after he eats. Thanks for the tips, everyone.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
08 Jun 2019, 13:10
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Sassy says HI and Thank You!!!
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RichardB » 27 Mar 2019, 20:33
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Hi! My name's Sassy, and I'm a 15 month old GSD. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area with my brother Buddy, my Mommy and Daddy.
Thank You for all the info this site has given my Daddy Richard!!! Not only did we get the...
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looks like our enzymes are different,
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Last post by Jean
08 Jun 2019, 10:32
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Mei - doubtful EPI diagnosis (?)
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by Anja_G » 04 Jun 2019, 11:50
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Hi everyone! I’m so glad this forum exists, because I’m at the end of my wits, and I think my vet is, too. At this stage, I’m not even sure anymore if my dog, Mei, has EPI at all.
Let me tell you a little bit about Mei...
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you might want to ask for Tylan from the vet its really good
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Last post by Jean
06 Jun 2019, 04:28
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Fatty deposit removed - allergy?
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MegW » 30 May 2019, 14:05
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My Shilo just had a fatty deposit removed today because it was really bothering her with constant licking (groin area near vulva).
Her licking started around the time I had to find a new food because her old had major...
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to me anything near the vulva is likely to be hormonal
Kara had this, and it was
maybe ask the question
Jean
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Last post by Jean
04 Jun 2019, 13:41
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3 yr old Dalmatian, cant figure out whats wrong
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realamerican13 » 25 May 2019, 10:37
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Hi all, I have a 3 year old dalmatian named Lincoln. About 2 months ago he started having loose yellow mustard colored and sweet smelling stool as well as rapid unexplained weight loss. He had a urinalysis, blood test, and...
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Thank you Jill :)
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Last post by Madelon
30 May 2019, 21:35
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New member
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Sandie » 25 May 2019, 12:32
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Hello,
and before anything else, I would like to thank to all who are making this incredible work about this terrible disease.
I really don't know how to start, as I don't seem to have all the information everyone has ......
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I'm so glad to read the good update and that Sandie is doing so well. The acupuncture and massage has to be very helpful and must be very comforting for her. I'm also glad that your new vet is a good fit for you and Sandie....
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Last post by Barb
30 May 2019, 13:57
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Seeking info re Pomeranians or small dog regime
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kcblock1 » 06 Dec 2018, 09:20
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My Pomeranian Zack was diagnosed a week ago after sever months of yellow cow patty stools. Only recently did he start to lose weight. TLI LEVEL was 2.5 wth B12 and folate within normal range. Ex was for 2/3 tsp of...
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Your Zack is so cute!
Hoping empty gelatin capsules will help.
Wish he will be better.
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Last post by Elleder
29 May 2019, 21:29
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New member Peanut the Havanese
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Nkl811 » 25 May 2019, 16:13
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I am so thankful to have found this website and forum. Sorry this is so long!
Peanut my 7 year old 10lb Havanese (was originally 14 lbs) has had diarrhea for almost 6 weeks now. Background history-- She has struggled with a...
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Have you been able to get the test results? It would really help to know the TLI, B12 and Folate scores. Have you tried stopping the Royal Canin? As mentioned before it contains grains, which can interfere with the efficacy...
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Last post by Madelon
29 May 2019, 19:36
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Pup-date on Uma (and a question about calories)
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UmaAndNicole » 11 May 2019, 14:32
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Uma was adopted 12/15/18 and was 20 pounds less than the shelter told me she was. We figured out about a month later (after 30 days of diarrhea) that it was EPI, and she was down to 47 pounds. Now, we had a vet visit about a...
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She is GORGEOUS!! Thank you for taking in such a special dog. I don't know how to calculate what she'll need during the summer but I would just keep a close watch on her weight and poops.
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Last post by Madelon
25 May 2019, 23:38
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Managing EPI need Bay Area vet
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by Jes » 21 May 2019, 10:01
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Hello, our 14 year old dachshund Rusty has had EPI for several years. He has done very well with enzymes. He was diagnosed with cushings about 9 months ago and takes Vetoryl 10 mg twice a day. He also now has large lump on...
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The Tli test is run(12 hour fasting required) to determine if the dog has EPI or not.
I don't believe a B12 pill would skew a test.
I would call and have the vet .pdf the results of all of Rusty's panels and clarify if the...
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Last post by jilbert57
25 May 2019, 12:23
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Kara
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Jean » 14 May 2019, 12:59
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its with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that we lost her to Degenerative Myelopathy on 10th May
EPI was stable to the end
Love
Jean
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You have voiced what we all feel about this Forum and the help we have all received here.
Our hearts are with you. Take as long as you need.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
25 May 2019, 08:32
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Last post by Barb
25 May 2019, 08:23
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Molly's blood test are in confusing
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Mom of a Tibetan » 13 May 2019, 15:04
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I got Molly's blood tests back. Please share any feedback and or experiences you have with this!
I'm working with a new holistic vet who isn't that versed with EPI. She did consult with an internist on Molly's blood work....
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Hi Jill,
I think it was you who mentioned on my first post it didn't seem like Molly has EPI?!
As for the enzymes I have not heard of the plant enzymes you listed. I researched the two you listed and they may be an option!...
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Last post by Mom of a Tibetan
13 May 2019, 18:50
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Kenzie update
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Floramac » 29 Apr 2019, 03:34
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So we went on holiday, leaving Kenzie with her dear friends in Somerset. We left her on a feed of 50/50 with the old and the new food (Millie's Wolfheart countryside and pork based one. She did ok, not perfect but no runs....
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If your dog is fine with pork.... i'd give it... but if you are dealing with IBD in addition to EPI..... sometimes the better option is to talk to your vet about trying hydrolyzed foods. WIth our EPI dogs, althou not with...
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Last post by Olesia711
13 May 2019, 17:00
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The Honest Kitchen--NEW, Whole Food Clusters
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Paige's Guardian » 22 Apr 2019, 09:37
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Great company with many varieties that do not have peas. However.....
New product: Whole food clusters. All 3 formulas have peas as the 3rd ingredient and Fiber is 5%.
This might not be a great choice for your EPI dog but...
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Most of THK mixes are over 4% fiber I believe. Sorry it's not working out.
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Last post by jilbert57
12 May 2019, 19:06
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Guess who is turning 15 tomorrow, Tue 4/23?!?!
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pommymommy » 22 Apr 2019, 21:47
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Hi fellow EPI-ers...I just wanted to drop in and say Romeo will be 15 tomorrow. I know for a fact he would not have made it this far without the care and guidance of you all. You were with us in the beginning and I am...
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I almost missed it, Happy Belated 15th birthday Romeo!!! Whoop Whoop, hope he had a great day!
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Last post by Riley's Mom
11 May 2019, 08:23
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Diagnosis confusion
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Sarge25 » 05 May 2019, 20:37
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Just had my 2 yr old female shepherd tested for EPI. For the past yr and a half her symptoms have been:
Dog waste ranging from cow patty to black coffee
Eating waste
Excessive hunger (I feed her 2 cups each twice daily)...
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Hi and welcome to our EPI family. I would definitely talk to your vet about SID/SIBO (small intestinal dysbiosis - formerly called small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) - it is very common in GSD. Here is a link to our page...
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Last post by Madelon
10 May 2019, 06:52
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Newly Diagnosed Corgi w/EPI - Suggestions?
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Bri S » 29 Nov 2018, 12:35
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Hello,
I have a blue merle corgi named Opal, who was diagnosed with EPI about 3 weeks ago. Opal just turned 1 year old on 09/05/18. Up until early October everything was normal with her until she started having runny /...
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Thanks for the recommendations and words of warning, everyone.
I certainly understand that a food rep is not someone with a doctorate and mainly a sales person who wants to push their product, but I do think that trying to...
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Last post by Bri S
06 May 2019, 12:14
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B12 Preparation for Boarding
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M&BCutter » 04 May 2019, 10:49
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This is Kona's pet-mom.
Kona was diagnosed a week ago and has been doing very well on Enzyme Diane. Shortly we will be kenneling her for a few days.
A question on preparation.
Right now, we feed her three times a day...
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Hi Megan,
You are right. The simpler the better for those caring for your pup. When I go away, I fix similar bags......and this is to keep it simple for hubby! Kolby takes a B12 pill whole so he just has to put it in the...
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Last post by Barb
05 May 2019, 15:47
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New to EPI - Help with Enzyme-Where to buy
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Kimborra » 28 Apr 2019, 17:50
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Greetings!
Out 1.5 year old, Scarlet Begonia, has what we think, EPI. We had her TLI done twice, the values didn't indicate EPI but after several weeks of the vets treating for other digestion issues, she was still losing a...
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With a TLI of 6.9 your dog is just outside the range we call sEPI - subclinical EPI (2.5-5) where we recommend treating as if EPI and then retesting later as Elisabeth said it takes time for the pancreas to atrophy. My boy...
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Last post by Madelon
02 May 2019, 22:24
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Getting newly diagnosed EPI under control- 11 m/o GSD mix
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Bowser's_Momma » 29 Apr 2019, 13:19
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Hi All!
I have a GSD mix who was recently diagnosed with EPI. His name is Bowser, he is 11 months old, and weighs about 65 pounds. We have struggled with diet/digestive issues basically his whole life. (we initially...
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Hi Bowser's mom - welcome to our EPI family.
What stands out to me is the low folate level - Bowser's is 4.5 and the reference range is 7.7-24.4. Low folate can indicate Small Proximal Disease/IBD (Inflammatory Bowel...
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02 May 2019, 22:17
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