EPI and feeding

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.
Eddiespaghetti
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Country: United States
State: California
Pet name: Eddie
My name: Jeremy

Re: EPI and feeding

Post by Eddiespaghetti » 27 Jan 2024, 16:22

Yes, if he doesn't eat then no need for enzymes.
On a side note; if he isn't eating, it is probably because of SIDs (Short Intestinal Dysbiosis)

Blktbss07
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Country: United States
State: Florida
Pet name: Rocky
My name: John

Re: EPI and feeding

Post by Blktbss07 » 27 Jan 2024, 16:45

I just got reading on that, I'm picking up some Slippery Elm now.

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jilbert57
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Country: United States
State: Washington

Re: EPI and feeding

Post by jilbert57 » 28 Jan 2024, 09:04

Was the B12 level checked?
Low B12 can contribute to inappetance.

It would help us if you could introduce your dog and give us a run down of information:

What food you feed and amount at each meal

How you prepare and incubate enzymes on food

What you are using for B12 supplement

What Antibiotic, pro/prebiotic you are feeding for SIDS

How is the poop? Any vomiting?

All this information would be great for us to have so we can help look at the big picture.

Thanks

Jill
My name is Jill and we live on the Hood Canal in Washington State. We currently have 2 Jack russells, TJ is 8 and Sadie is 2.

Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014

Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.

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