Had what is probably a silly question - anyone have any suggestions for traveling with enzymes? Johnny and I went on a trip last week, I messed up and packed the bag of enzymes (thankfully it was almost empty but still… it was a good few spoonfuls) loose and it spilled all over my suitcase
I guess I could put some in capsules or a baggie? I didn’t this time because they were very suspicious of the enzymes while we were going through security last time, but eventually cleared them since none of their tests were positive. I just had them in the EnzymeDiane bag both times.
Otherwise, Johnny did great! It was his second time flying and he did so well! I usually get sick when traveling due to anxiety and panic attacks but having him there, I was totally fine. He was happy to work even with some flight cancellations and delays making the whole thing a lot longer than planned!
We hiked out to see the biggest waterfall in Oregon, and got to teach a veterinary student who was on our flight all about EPI!
New here - meet Johnny!
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Re: New here - meet Johnny!
Oh WOW!!! Johnny looks like a seasoned world traveler!!!! YOu've done such great work with him, not only with EPI but with training him as a service dog.
Okay... IMHO... whenever i traveled, i switched Izzy from powdered enzymes to CREON capsules. it just made life SOOOoooo much easier.... just open a capsule and sprinkle on to of the food and serve immediately... or give a capsule whole tucked in something 3 to 5 minute prior to eating the meal. I only did this while traveling because using the powder overall gave much better results, was consistent and much cheaper than CREON enteric coated capsules..... but CREON was worth it to use while traveling..............
Okay... IMHO... whenever i traveled, i switched Izzy from powdered enzymes to CREON capsules. it just made life SOOOoooo much easier.... just open a capsule and sprinkle on to of the food and serve immediately... or give a capsule whole tucked in something 3 to 5 minute prior to eating the meal. I only did this while traveling because using the powder overall gave much better results, was consistent and much cheaper than CREON enteric coated capsules..... but CREON was worth it to use while traveling..............
Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........
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It’s been a bit so just popping in with an update on Johnny! Life has put me through the wringer these past few months but he’s been right there with me through ER visits, work meetings, and everything in between.
He’s doing really well on a combination of kibble and home cooked food (lots of chicken hearts yum!), enzymes and probiotics. He’s been having tons of fun at agility and puplates classes - he can even stand on one of those big bouncy, wobbly balance/yoga balls all on his own now!
Learning to manage Johnny’s EPI and seeing him thrive has been a big motivator to me in trying to better understand and manage my own disabilities. Thank you guys for playing a part in that!
He’s doing really well on a combination of kibble and home cooked food (lots of chicken hearts yum!), enzymes and probiotics. He’s been having tons of fun at agility and puplates classes - he can even stand on one of those big bouncy, wobbly balance/yoga balls all on his own now!
Learning to manage Johnny’s EPI and seeing him thrive has been a big motivator to me in trying to better understand and manage my own disabilities. Thank you guys for playing a part in that!
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Re: New here - meet Johnny!
HI MacKensie, thanks for the great update. You certainly have been an amazing inspiration with how you trained Johnny to be your service dog and how well he does!
If you can ever capture a pic of him standing on a Yoga ball, please please, PLEASE post here... that has got to be a sight to behold.
Sorry you have a some rough times recently, but glad to know that Johnny has been there for you.
These are great pictures.... please be sure to submit some pics of Johnny for the 2024 EPi calendars. Send the pics to
Pics4epi@gmail.com
If you can ever capture a pic of him standing on a Yoga ball, please please, PLEASE post here... that has got to be a sight to behold.
Sorry you have a some rough times recently, but glad to know that Johnny has been there for you.
These are great pictures.... please be sure to submit some pics of Johnny for the 2024 EPi calendars. Send the pics to
Pics4epi@gmail.com
Olesia, was owned by Izzy, a 35lb Spanish Water Dog (SWD), Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.. Izzy passed away on February 13, 2020 at 15 years old. She lived with EPI for 13+1/2 years. It was because of Izzy that Epi4Dogs was started... she was the inspiration. May her legacy of helping others with EPI continue for as long as needed.........
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