Advice for puppy with epi

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victoriavr7
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Re: Advice for puppy with epi

Post by victoriavr7 » 11 Jan 2023, 15:37

Thank you all for your help.
Yes that is the correct food. I'll have a look to see what other options there are for him, it's difficult because he can't tolerate turkey, white fish, and salmon and I would prefer not to give him white potatoe. Any suggestions for uk grain free options would be helpful?

Yes those are the enzymes he's on. For the enzyme preperation: first, we weigh the amount of enzyme sprinkles from the capsule, currently 0.37g. Then, we sprinkle the enzymes on on top of his kibble and feed straight away. We do not incubate them or add water, or leave them to sit. He is on 140g of kibble per meal, this was upped from 130g and was working perfectly for weight gain until the recent relapse.

Information about the issues with the proenzorb and any alternative good uk options if needed would be great.
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Victoria

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Re: Advice for puppy with epi

Post by Jean » 11 Jan 2023, 16:04

Please give me a ring tomorrow I am in Liverpool and know this enzyme

0151 726 1468

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My name is Jean we live in Liverpool in Uk

I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of

My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day

Lowest weight 39 pounds

We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules

Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM


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Re: Advice for puppy with epi

Post by victoriavr7 » 11 Jan 2023, 16:12

Great, thank you so much. I'll ring after 12pm tomorrow if that's alright?

Victoria

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Re: Advice for puppy with epi

Post by Jean » 11 Jan 2023, 16:20

absolutely fine look forward to it
My name is Jean we live in Liverpool in Uk

I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of

My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day

Lowest weight 39 pounds

We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules

Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM


Jeanx

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Re: Advice for puppy with epi

Post by Olesia711 » 11 Jan 2023, 16:22

hi Victoria,

SO glad you will be talking to Jean tomorrow.... she is very familiar with this enzyme.... and is the best person to advise you in case the problem is with the enzymes............
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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Re: Advice for puppy with epi

Post by victoriavr7 » 12 Jan 2023, 13:30

Thank you so much for your help today Jean.
Having done some research i think i have found an alternative dry food with lower fibre and no peas. I've attached photos below. Just to double check would this be suitable?

Victoria
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Re: Advice for puppy with epi

Post by Jean » 12 Jan 2023, 13:57

Lovely to talk with you

and thsi looks much better without peas

so as we said increase the enzyme amount , and see how that goes and then re add Tylan if necessary, the b12 needs to be given, maybe 2 per day at 500 ish its not too bad but needs keeping up there , as I said if there is SIBO going on, the bugs will destroy any b12 the dog has in reserve

you know where I am and I wil look up Panzym for you as it is a new ish provider

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My name is Jean we live in Liverpool in Uk

I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of

My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day

Lowest weight 39 pounds

We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules

Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM


Jeanx

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