Comments on: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency and Diet for Dogs http://www.swisslickswissies.com/index.php/archives/exocrine-pancreatic-insufficiency-and-diet-for-dogs The fabulous Swissies of Downers Grove Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:13:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: SwissyHugger http://www.swisslickswissies.com/index.php/archives/exocrine-pancreatic-insufficiency-and-diet-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-8485 SwissyHugger Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:34:44 +0000 http://www.swisslickswissies.com/?p=547#comment-8485 Raw or home cooked would also work. If you have the ability to buy and store it in bulk, it can be extremely inexpensive. Contact dana@dogfoodguru.com and she can likely guide you. Raw or home cooked would also work. If you have the ability to buy and store it in bulk, it can be extremely inexpensive. Contact dana@dogfoodguru.com and she can likely guide you.

]]> By: Lanie Russell http://www.swisslickswissies.com/index.php/archives/exocrine-pancreatic-insufficiency-and-diet-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-8476 Lanie Russell Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:48:27 +0000 http://www.swisslickswissies.com/?p=547#comment-8476 Thank you. I know all about the enzymes and use a generic called pancreatin, which I can obtain for much less than the brand names. I am more interested in finding a quality food that won't break my meager budget. For EPI, food needs to be low fat (14% or less,) low fiber (less than 4%) and be totally grain-free. Unfortunately, these specialty high-end foods tend to be quite pricey. Thank you for your response. Thank you. I know all about the enzymes and use a generic called pancreatin, which I can obtain for much less than the brand names. I am more interested in finding a quality food that won’t break my meager budget. For EPI, food needs to be low fat (14% or less,) low fiber (less than 4%) and be totally grain-free. Unfortunately, these specialty high-end foods tend to be quite pricey.

Thank you for your response.

]]> By: SwissyHugger http://www.swisslickswissies.com/index.php/archives/exocrine-pancreatic-insufficiency-and-diet-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-8475 SwissyHugger Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:44:10 +0000 http://www.swisslickswissies.com/?p=547#comment-8475 Hi Lanie. I'm not sure if Dana (aka the Dog Food Guru) is still checking this. I would suggest that you speak with her or another canine nutritionist to get some help. Post back soon if you aren't able to get a response. I would also suggest that you look into a digestive enzyme, such as one by NaturMix. http://www.naturmix.com/pages/products/universal_enzyme_formula.html Hi Lanie. I’m not sure if Dana (aka the Dog Food Guru) is still checking this. I would suggest that you speak with her or another canine nutritionist to get some help. Post back soon if you aren’t able to get a response. I would also suggest that you look into a digestive enzyme, such as one by NaturMix. http://www.naturmix.com/pages/products/universal_enzyme_formula.html

]]> By: Lanie Russell http://www.swisslickswissies.com/index.php/archives/exocrine-pancreatic-insufficiency-and-diet-for-dogs/comment-page-1#comment-8474 Lanie Russell Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:15:46 +0000 http://www.swisslickswissies.com/?p=547#comment-8474 I have been searching for more information and I found this site. I have a 3-year-old GSMD/Border Collie mix who was diagnosed a year ago with EPI. He is doing "just okay." His weight is good, but poops are not very firm. I am struggling on a low budget to find a good quality kibble that is affordable. Can you help me with this? I have researched so many of them, and it does get complicated. I got him stable last year on DVP Natural Balance, but the cost is simply more than I can handle on Social Security. Any ideas or suggestions would be welcome. Thanks! I have been searching for more information and I found this site. I have a 3-year-old GSMD/Border Collie mix who was diagnosed a year ago with EPI. He is doing “just okay.” His weight is good, but poops are not very firm. I am struggling on a low budget to find a good quality kibble that is affordable. Can you help me with this? I have researched so many of them, and it does get complicated. I got him stable last year on DVP Natural Balance, but the cost is simply more than I can handle on Social Security. Any ideas or suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks!

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