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GatorBytes · 01-03-2013, 08:10 AM

What blood work has been done? has a B12/Folate test been done (think called a TLI)....this would be looking for EPI....check out site epi4dogs (google) to find similar...sometimes the test will be normal as folate can mask a b12 defciency.

what do you feed?

If you are going to give b/12 make sure it is methylcobalamin, not the cyano version (synthetic)...and should be w/folate...

Also, provided tests show deficiency, if b12 isn't being utilized, this may be do to a lack of intrinsic factor w/o it b12 is not utilized....metagenics makes a b12 suppl. w/intrinsic factor....it's that or injections.

you can also look into SeaCure...this is used in cases of wasting...
Another product is called SeaVite which is combo of seacure and colostrum - look up here, the benefits of both...
Proper Nutrition: SeaVive® - Comprehensive Immune Support

Seacure for Pets 100g powder by Proper Nutrition

Hope this helps

01-03-2013, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
GatorBytes Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 2,150	What blood work has been done? has a B12/Folate test been done (think called a TLI)....this would be looking for EPI....check out site epi4dogs (google) to find similar...sometimes the test will be normal as folate can mask a b12 defciency. what do you feed? If you are going to give b/12 make sure it is methylcobalamin, not the cyano version (synthetic)...and should be w/folate... Also, provided tests show deficiency, if b12 isn't being utilized, this may be do to a lack of intrinsic factor w/o it b12 is not utilized....metagenics makes a b12 suppl. w/intrinsic factor....it's that or injections. you can also look into SeaCure...this is used in cases of wasting... Another product is called SeaVite which is combo of seacure and colostrum - look up here, the benefits of both... Proper Nutrition: SeaVive® - Comprehensive Immune Support Seacure for Pets 100g powder by Proper Nutrition Hope this helps __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Unknown