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.
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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New Diagnosis - GSD Puppy
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Ehellriegel » 01 Feb 2020, 14:53
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Hello all!
We just received our puppy’s diagnosis of EPI this morning from our vet. We have an 11 month old female German Shepherd named Fi who is the most sweet girl in the world. I wanted to ask a few questions to get our...
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If you try this make sure the food you incubate the enzymes in is room temperature, not cold.
You can also try putting the dose of enzymes in
empty gel capsules and administer pre meal. This worked for Mickey but he was...
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16 Mar 2020, 10:06
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new diagnosis
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denise107 » 15 Mar 2020, 23:44
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My 2-year-old German shepherd (Holly)diagnosed on Thursday 03/12/2020. We started giving her pancreaPowder plus . How long before we see results? Her pooping is less but still the same consistency, and she is again eating...
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Thank you for the answers. You need to dose the enzymes according to how much food you are feeding as per previous post. Also when you are done with the Pancreplus, a lot of people get their enzymes from enzymediane.com....
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Last post by jilbert57
16 Mar 2020, 09:37
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new diagnosis
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denise107 » 15 Mar 2020, 23:31
My dog holly 2 just got diagnosed with epi. we started on the pancreapowder plus medicine Thursday 3/12/2020. How long does it take to work? Her poop is less but still looks the same.
Thanks, Denise
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15 Mar 2020, 23:31
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COVID 19 CORONAVIRUS
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Jean » 14 Mar 2020, 04:19
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Hello all
just a few words to say that during this outbreak, you might want to make sure you have sufficient supplies of enzymes, b12, and Tylan, and anything else you might need for your 4 legged friends to maybe ta couple...
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Thank you, Jean. A very good reminder.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
15 Mar 2020, 16:32
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Opal the corgi - vomiting and bloody runny stool
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Bri S » 14 Mar 2020, 11:39
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Hello!
I have updated my signature to the meds that opal takes daily, and has done so well with in the past! For seemingly no reason about two months ago she started having squishy stools with blood again. In the past a...
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If you can't get if figured out you may want to run this diarrhea panel.
Many years ago Nikki came down with bloody diarrhea which had nothing to do with her EPI, it was Cryptosporidium.
You're welcome...I hope you get...
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Last post by Michaela
15 Mar 2020, 09:24
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Please help, frenchie recently diagnosed with epi
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Dani » 13 Mar 2020, 12:42
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Hello, I'm new to this community, thank you so much for all the helpful advice I found here! My 4 year old french bulldog recently got diagnosed with epi (test result 1,6).
I noticed a lack of energy for three days and then...
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Dear Dani,
Hello and welcome to you and Riley. I am sorry that Riley is not feeling well. You are in good hands with Olesia, and as always, she has given excellent advice. I just want to support a couple of things she...
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Last post by Barb
13 Mar 2020, 21:58
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Ruger. New to epi.
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by DLC » 08 Mar 2020, 15:19
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Ruger is our sweet 72 pound (down from 98 pound) German Shepherd. He was diagnosed 8 weeks ago and put on PancreVed enzymes along with Tylosin and 6 weeks of weekly B12 injections. He now receives a B12 injection every other...
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Ruger is home from the hospital. Still no diagnosis, but he is eating, hydrated, and stools are normal. Vet is treating symptoms while waiting for all the meds, especially steroids, to clear his system in order to do more...
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Last post by DLC
13 Mar 2020, 15:22
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seeing improvements
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carrie_m » 18 Feb 2020, 13:06
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Josie gained 2lbs at her last appointment yay. Her next appointment is March 12th we can no longer count her ribs from 5 feet away ;) She is pooping 5 or 6 times a day the size is smaller but they are 2's and 3's. She eats 1...
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You are very welcome and keep the good Princess Josephine reports coming !!!!!!
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Mar 2020, 14:57
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12 year old pug with new diagnosis of EPI and B12 deficiency
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PugMomma » 10 Mar 2020, 15:08
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I am really struggling with the layout of the forum. My 12 year old pug is a newly diagnosed EPI dog. She is also a very picky eater. As much as as she loves food, she will not let you hide any meds or supplements in her...
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So sorry you pup doesn't stay excited about eating ... my older dog did that and it was a B12 issue... good that your vet checked that, it appears to be low and i too 2nd what Madelon suggested regarding trying the...
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Mar 2020, 20:08
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Viokase
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by Heike2014 » 28 Feb 2020, 20:41
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Hello eveyone,
Im curious to know the use of Viokase as compared to pank-aid powder. My vet in the area can only order me Viokase in pill form. I am presently giving my GSD 1tsp twice a day with meal. How to I use in pill...
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Yes, you are correct. You have to use more of it.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
06 Mar 2020, 19:34
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PANK AID IN CANADA
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Jean » 07 Feb 2020, 12:52
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hello all
several of you have said that this enzyme is out of stock or on back order
So, today I phoned Vetoquinol in Canada who produce it
It seems that the rules in Canada have changed, and that they can no longer use...
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Yes it is very upsetting for sure. Poor Montgomery😪
I would stay with what works, and just tell the vet that works best. You know your pet for sure. You are with him 24/7.
Glad things are awesome again.
Jill
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06 Mar 2020, 19:32
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Has anyone noticed ?
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Kohlesmomma » 26 Feb 2020, 19:27
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I am just wondering if anyone else has noticed their dogs teeth are cleaner since being on enzyme therapy? Kohle is 4 and was getting tarter build-up before he was on enzymes. Now his teeth are completely tarter free. So...
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Now you mention it, yes Karas teeth were beautiful, but then all my three sheperds were
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Last post by Jean
02 Mar 2020, 04:38
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Tribute to Kolby 4-14-09 to 1-6-20
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Olesia711 » 28 Feb 2020, 09:18
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Kolby: 04/14/09 to 01/06/20 (posted for Barbara) Kolby-adult.jpg kolby-baby.jpg
On January 6, 2020, we had to say goodbye to our beloved Kolby. We were in such shock, unprepared for the sudden onset, direction, and...
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Oh Barb I am in absolute tears! Your Kolby reminds me of my Doc. What a beautiful tribute to such a beautiful dog. They are SO SO SO much more than just dogs or pets - they truly are our children and these EPI dogs...
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Last post by Madelon
29 Feb 2020, 18:54
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To incubate or not???
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Kohlesmomma » 28 Feb 2020, 18:21
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Hey everyone hope all is having a great Friday and everyone's epi kids are doing well- I was just wondering, and this may be a stupid question...Do we incubate supplements in with the food?
Seems to me the enzymes might...
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Hi - there is no such thing as a stupid question! I don't know about B12 interfering with the acid reducer but as far as supplements go I give mine right before feeding and have never had an issue.
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Last post by Madelon
29 Feb 2020, 18:28
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Tribute to Kolby
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Barb » 27 Feb 2020, 10:08
Kolby: 04/14/09 to 01/06/20
On January 6, 2020, we had to say goodbye to our beloved Kolby. We were in such shock, unprepared for the sudden onset, direction, and speed of his illness, that for more than a few weeks, I have...
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Last post by Barb
27 Feb 2020, 10:08
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New to EPI and need some guidance
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Mandy » 08 Feb 2020, 07:56
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Hello,.
I am new to all of this and am desperate for some guidance. I've only gotten the diagnosis about 2 weeks ago and finally got him started on the enzymes about a week ago. (THANK YOU enzymediane.com, they really are...
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Thanks Madelon,
Ive started the switch and so far so good. I did try to increase his enzymes to just a pinch under 1 tsp. It did not work well. Ill try again maybe a week or so out.
Pam,
Thank you, i dont know why i didnt...
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Last post by Mandy
26 Feb 2020, 21:15
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EnzymeDiane Pancreatin 6x - New Batch is Stronger
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Madelon » 26 Feb 2020, 13:31
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I wanted to let everyone know if you order Pancreatin 6x from EnzymeDiane, the new batch is a bit stronger and she has added a label letting you know that you might need to reduce the enzymes a tad. We recommend sticking...
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Thank you. Good to know since I am getting my first order with Diane this week. I am just about out of the Biocase plus and wanted to give Diane's a try.
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26 Feb 2020, 19:30
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Which way do I go?
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thunder » 23 Feb 2020, 17:06
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I found out a month ago my German Shepherd Raider has epi. The tli test came back B12 was good. He didn’t need antibiotics. She put him on prozyme. I have been reading a lot on epi in the last month. So I put Raider on a...
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We always say the best vet is not necessarily one that is familiar with EPI but one that you trust and is willing to learn with you. Unfortunately EPI is not given much attention in veterinarian school because it is not as...
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Last post by Madelon
25 Feb 2020, 20:39
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Treats with enzymes
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Rickster7236 » 25 Feb 2020, 10:38
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Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how (or if it's even possible) to make dog treats with the enzymes in them? I understand the process of feeding my dog Jack with enzymes with his food but can't find...
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Hi and welcome to our EPI family. As Jean said, we don't recommend giving your EPI dog treats until they have been stable (good poops and weight gain) for a few months. Then you can try making treats with enzymes but watch...
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Last post by Madelon
25 Feb 2020, 19:19
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Walmart PetRx
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Michaela » 20 Feb 2020, 15:58
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We've been using Walmart for Nikki's meds for a few weeks now and just wanted to share.
Some of her meds are 1/2 price or even less vs getting them from her vet.
I just ordered some Tylan powder and with Auto-Ship it's...
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Thanks for clarifying - we have known for a while that Tylan requires a prescription from the vet so when the WalMart post came up it sounded as if you didn't have to have a prescription so I just wanted to clarify for...
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25 Feb 2020, 09:32
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Is it just me? Or...
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Kohlesmomma » 23 Feb 2020, 14:17
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Is it just me or does it seem to anyone else that more and more dogs are being found to have this condition? Seems mis diagnosed more than not as ibs, ibd, or food intolerance. Thank the Lord for this forum!!! I believe alot...
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Unfortunately vets were not taught very much about EPI in vet school because it's not a common condition like Giardia. Although we have dedicated ourselves to spreading awareness and education, there still is not much taught...
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Last post by Madelon
23 Feb 2020, 18:18
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Adding Slippery elm worked wonders!!
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Kohlesmomma » 17 Feb 2020, 17:29
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I wanted to come on here and thank everyone that helped me when I first joined this forum. Man was I struggling!!, and crying, and cussing, and just a mess watching my Kohle be so sick. But mainly with the help of this...
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Hi Mary - I replied to your questions on your topic thread ;)
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Last post by Madelon
23 Feb 2020, 11:07
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Newbie with GS pup
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Nicole_70777 » 22 Feb 2020, 03:03
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My name is Nicole and I have 7 month old GS pup named Roxy. A little over a month ago I noticed her fur was looking very dull and she started shedding ALOT. Then the diarrhea began and I thought she was looking a little thin...
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HI and welcome to our EPI family. Sorry for the delay in responding.
It's so hard when our babies are sick and all we want to do is fix them and aren't sure what to do or where to start. Which is why we are here - hopefully...
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Last post by Madelon
23 Feb 2020, 09:51
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Acid reflux at night?
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by sian » 28 Jan 2020, 14:35
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Hi All,
I'm trying to work out how to help my dog feel better after he was diagnosed with pancreatitis 3 weeks ago. Looking back, he's been ill for about 6 months. He is a Labrador/huntaway cross breed. He's on a low fat...
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Hi Sian and welcome to you and Howl.
Mickey got pancreatitis in 2012 after surgery. It turned chronic for his last couple years. What food are you feeding? Do you have him on a pain medication?
Since he is not a good eater,...
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20 Feb 2020, 07:09
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New Member introduction and questions
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Boonesgrama » 12 Feb 2020, 19:11
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Hello and thank you for accepting me into this forum. I am grandma to an 11 month old Bernese Mountain Dog named Boone who is having a hard time. We have been to the vet many many times in the last few months with no...
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Thank you Jean, Pam and Jill!
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19 Feb 2020, 00:01
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