For owners with dogs that have EPI

Josiebear · 04-20-2010, 10:28 AM

Won't know the results until tomorrow, i am starting to think she may have it because her poop is improving some.

I have been given the prozymes to add in her food. The other day i was using some dog treats for training and her poop got really soft and mushy.

So my question is what do use for training treats? anyone ever tried using real meat instead like hot dogs?.

Rerun · 04-20-2010, 10:41 AM

My EPI dog doesn't have problems with snacks and treats, but I'm sure that varies dog to dog...

GunnersMom · 04-20-2010, 11:37 AM

Gunner doesn't usually have a problem with treats or snacks either, as long as I don't overdo it. Hot dogs, I have to be careful with. He can have a couple little pieces, but any more than that and the poop is not so great.

I've had good luck with freeze-dried liver. He seems to tolerate a fair amount of that without any problems. And he goes crazy for it, so I like to use that in training.
For the lower value 'just because' treats, I stick with the Old Mother Hubbard "Just Vegg'n" because they're low-fat. From what I understand, low fat is supposed to be better for EPI dogs, but I use them mainly because I don't want the extra calories.

mkewish · 04-23-2010, 10:25 AM

I use boiled hamburger. Jake goes crazy over it. I cut ground beef (sirloin) into cube and boil it for at atleast 20 minutes, then rinse off the fat.

GSD MOM · 04-23-2010, 10:29 AM

We use liver treats with Nellie and as long as we don't over do it, she is fine.

AshleyCreg · 01-25-2012, 12:23 PM

My 2yr old Jack does fine with EPI-Pro6x enzymes but its way too expensive. Does anyone know other cheaper solutions????

I'm close to giving up on him cause we had tried something else that was cheaper and it isnt working.
If i cant afford him we are going to have to put him down.

Rerun · 01-25-2012, 12:59 PM

Enzyme Diane - ENZYME DIANE

Many of us order from her, and have been doing so for years. Very reliable, trustworthy, reasonably priced source.

EJQ · 01-25-2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rerun

Enzyme Diane - ENZYME DIANE

Many of us order from her, and have been doing so for years. Very reliable, trustworthy, reasonably priced source.

My two and a half year old girl was just recently diagnosed with EPI - many of our board members suggested that I try Diane. The enzyme seems to be working quite well and it is a fraction of the cost compared to what the vet was charging me. I spoke to Diane several times via e-mail - she was very helpful.

As far as your question regarding treats is concerned, I use low fat turkey or chicken hot dogs.

ken k · 01-25-2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rerun

Enzyme Diane - ENZYME DIANE

Many of us order from her, and have been doing so for years. Very reliable, trustworthy, reasonably priced source.

+1, I switched recently everything is fine

04-20-2010, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Josiebear Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 458	For owners with dogs that have EPI Won't know the results until tomorrow, i am starting to think she may have it because her poop is improving some. I have been given the prozymes to add in her food. The other day i was using some dog treats for training and her poop got really soft and mushy. So my question is what do use for training treats? anyone ever tried using real meat instead like hot dogs?.

04-20-2010, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
GunnersMom Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,249	Gunner doesn't usually have a problem with treats or snacks either, as long as I don't overdo it. Hot dogs, I have to be careful with. He can have a couple little pieces, but any more than that and the poop is not so great. I've had good luck with freeze-dried liver. He seems to tolerate a fair amount of that without any problems. And he goes crazy for it, so I like to use that in training. For the lower value 'just because' treats, I stick with the Old Mother Hubbard "Just Vegg'n" because they're low-fat. From what I understand, low fat is supposed to be better for EPI dogs, but I use them mainly because I don't want the extra calories. __________________ Deni Owned by: Gunner - GSD - 7 years Riley - Golden Retriever - 2 1/2 years Jake - (aka Demon kitty) Gray & white tabby

04-23-2010, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
mkewish Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MI Posts: 219	I use boiled hamburger. Jake goes crazy over it. I cut ground beef (sirloin) into cube and boil it for at atleast 20 minutes, then rinse off the fat. __________________ "There's something comforting about being in a house where dog hair litters the sofa and bedspreads." Jake GSD - 4/23/08 Maggie May GSD - TBD Beemer resuce kitty - 2001 Porsche Himalayan - 6/2003

04-23-2010, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
GSD MOM Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 958	We use liver treats with Nellie and as long as we don't over do it, she is fine. __________________ -Jamie- No matter how bad my day has been.... coming home to them makes it all better. My Kids: Nellie -3 yr old GSD & Ace -2 yr old GSD

01-25-2012, 12:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
AshleyCreg New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Epi dog My 2yr old Jack does fine with EPI-Pro6x enzymes but its way too expensive. Does anyone know other cheaper solutions???? I'm close to giving up on him cause we had tried something else that was cheaper and it isnt working. If i cant afford him we are going to have to put him down.

04-20-2010, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	My EPI dog doesn't have problems with snacks and treats, but I'm sure that varies dog to dog...

01-25-2012, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	Enzyme Diane - ENZYME DIANE Many of us order from her, and have been doing so for years. Very reliable, trustworthy, reasonably priced source.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
German Shepherd Advertisement