Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
Our Journey with RodrigoIn the fall of 2019, after nearly 10 years of digestive issues, Rodrigo was diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. His system didn't naturally produce digestive enzymes, and if left untreated, he would starve to death. Thankfully, there is an easy solution to this condition. I provided the enzymes his pancreas wasn't producing.
Along with your veterinarian, you'll probably want a support group (linked below). Rodrigo lived well to 13-1/2 years old.
Natural Supplements that Cure Diarrhea and Loose Stool
predigests food so that an EPI dog can absorb nutrients
hydrate with water and oil, mix into food
empty capsules into a bowl, add warm water, and turn into a paste
triple the dosage and add to meals
mix a couple of tbsp of puree into meals (or serve alone)
3 Things About Feeding Pancreas to Raw Fed Dogs
Warning! This post contains images of raw meat (not whole animals). It is a blog about raw feeding, I know; this warning is for folks who are grossed out by these types of images. I recently got my hot little hands on some beef pancreas! Score!!! When it...