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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Beatrice
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- Posts: 56
- Country: Canada
- Pet name: Sushi
- My name: Beatrice
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by Beatrice » 02 Apr 2024, 18:36
Hi experts,
Sushi is going for a heartworm test and vaccines. The new vet has not given heart worm to Sushi and wants to do a test.
Anyhow, I thought I would get a B12 test too.
Question-does doggie need to be fasted for B12?
I was thinking to do a TLI but decided not. I read the new guidelines and TLI 3.1 is EPI diagnosis. I don't think Sushi's TLI has gotten worse or better. If it did, it wouldn't make any difference anyways.
Thanks for your answer to my question.
TLI 3.1
1 Pet Factor B12, 1 small scoop of aventi GI complete pre/probiotic, 1/4 teaspoon slippery elm
Enzyme Diane 8X in HPMC delayed release capsule (1 full capsule + 1/2 capsule for each meal)
Nutrience Grain-Free Subzero Prairie Red (up to 2 cups if no other meat given)
AM 1/2 cup of kibble, plain yogourt with 1/2 banana or sweet potato
Noon 1/2 cup of cooked meat + boiled egg
3:30pm 1/2 cup cooked meat + boiled egg
6pm 3/4 cup of cooked meat
9pm 1/2 cup of kibble
apple, peanut butter snacks with enzyme capsule
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Eddiespaghetti
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- Posts: 493
- Country: United States
- State: California
- Pet name: Eddie
- My name: Jeremy
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by Eddiespaghetti » 02 Apr 2024, 18:44
Dogs do not need to be fasted for B12 tests. However, it's best to not give them B12 5-7 days before the test. This will give a more accurate result on what their B12 levels are.
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Olesia711
- Founder & Research Director
- Posts: 4805
- Location: North Carolina
- Country: United States
- State: North Carolina
- Pet name: Izzy
- My name: olesia
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by Olesia711 » 02 Apr 2024, 22:37
correct... dogs do not need to be fasted for the B12 test....
However...
if giving B12 pills.... pills need to be stopped 1 week prior to the B12 test
if giving B12 shots.... shots need to be stopped 1 month prior to the B12 test
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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