May 03, 2011
Our dog was recently diagnosed with pancreatic enzyme deficiency. I am wondering if you have any suggestions to keep her healthy?
Full Question:
Dear Ed,I have a four year old female German Shepherd that has been diagnosed With pancreatic enzyme deficiency. She is fixed, and we are not breeders. She is from all German lines and we have notified the breeder of the problem. Her TLI results was 1.5 with the range being from 5 to 35. She is very active, Has not had a weight loss problem and her hair coat is immaculate. She weights About 57 lbs. Our vet prescribed Pancre Ved Powder made by VEDCO to add To her food at every meal. She is fed twice per day on a regular routine. Any suggestions would be appreciated. My dogs travel with me to work and Back each day and are a very integral part of my life.
Thanks,
Gary
Cindy's Answer:
Many dogs with EPI live a normal life as long as they get their meds in the food at every meal.
I would make sure you monitor her stools, weight and feed her the best quality food possible. In our opinion, raw is the best way to go but especially for a dog that needs pancreatic enzymes. Digesting processed food is harder on the body, raw is the natural diet of carnivores and will tax the organs less.
We have an extensive section on the website on feeding dogs.
I would make sure you monitor her stools, weight and feed her the best quality food possible. In our opinion, raw is the best way to go but especially for a dog that needs pancreatic enzymes. Digesting processed food is harder on the body, raw is the natural diet of carnivores and will tax the organs less.
We have an extensive section on the website on feeding dogs.
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