For those that may be interested - don't be scared of by the EPI!!
It is not as big of a deal as it is made out to be, once diagnosis and proper diet are in place. My girl akira has been living with EPI for almost 4 years. You can order the enzymes online and akira's cost about $140 every 5 - 6 months. From the vet expect to pay about $100 for ONE MONTH of meds.
She eats a normal dry kibble that is soaked with warm water and the powder for 20 minutes.
You do not have to "have bloodwork run all the time" - I have no idea what that person is referring to.
With very little extra care, this dog will go on to live a happy healthy life.
I wish he was closer but unless she is willing to ship him there's just no way we can make a drive that far.
We would take him in a heartbeat.