[ SHOWGSD-L ] Skinny GSD-EPI
- From: MissMic9@xxxxxxx
- To: GrnRam415@xxxxxxx, Terraf@xxxxxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:03:55 EST
To all.
Laura is right on!!! Since there is still no "genetic marker" for this
disease, many are passing it on and do not even know it until it is too late.
IMO
it is more prevalent in certain blood lines The 2007 Red Book has a good
article on EPI. If you are even thinking about breeding you need to be aware
of
this disease. It is devastating for all concerned. Since the animals can not
digest their food, they literally starve to death unless they are supplemented
with the right enzymes and/ or a change of food. It is also costly and time
consuming for the owners and alters every ones quality of life. Many breeders
are (again IMO) sticking their heads in the sand on this subject because it
has not affected them yet. Hopefully it never will. The more we educate
everyone on this subject and share the information, the better off the breed
will
be. I will get off my soap box now.
Best to all,
Joan Turner
Missmic
In a message dated 1/3/2009 12:38:30 PM Eastern Standard Time,
grnram415@xxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> Have a TLI done for Exocrine Pancreatic Insuffiency.? While EPI usually
> presents either before 1 year of age or at approximately 3 years of age, the
> lack
> of weight gain could be an early symptom.? I don't know the particulars on
> Purina, but EPI dogs cannot digest fats or grains??Kibble is also difficult
> as
> a lack of digestive enzymes cannot break down the kibble before it passes
> thru the digestive tract.? Cooked oatmeal, millet and brown rice can help as
> fillers but don't provide much nutritional value.? Raw foods are the best as
> they break down much more quickly and the dog gets the maximun nutritional
> value.? Just some thoughts.??I wish I had know about EPI before I almost lost
> my
> bitch when she was bred before I knew she had it.
> Laura???
>
>
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