Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) in Dogs

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[@EffectiveDefense]

My dog came down with this disease in about 2007. I visited several vets and none could discover the root issue. She was withering away in front of me, as the doctor here describes. I studied on the internet what had to be more than 100 hours and came upon a site that offered study articles, and one article described my dog's exact symptoms. I paid, I think, $1.62 for the article, which solved the mystery. I was lucky enough to have a mutual friend that knew someone that owned a slaughterhouse, and for eight years my angel survived on "fresh" pancreas. When I first gave the pancreas to her, it was like dropping an old dry sponge into water. I could practically see her swell back up with life. I procured it approximately 40-pounds at a time, processed and froze it. I administered it to her twice per day, with food. When she was 14-years-old, that last slaughterhouse in town shut down. I tried to switch her to powdered enzymes, but her old body wouldn't take to them. I couldn't bear to put her down, and it was a short wait. I'm glad I didn't. She walked into the room where I was working, tripped, fell on the carpet and just plain died literally at my feet. It was an experience that I expect few will ever endure. It was beautiful. This disease is a brutal killer. But by virtue of my intense research, I got to have eight more years with my sweet companion. Pay close attention to what the doctor says in this video. It is very good information. She is obviously very well informed about EPI, and that is a rare thing to find, even among veterinarians. Good job, Doc.

[@seshankkonaparthi3205]

Can you please share the article with me and the recepies of the food? My dog has been recently diagnosed with EPI, and she's been losing weight rapidly she's just a year old and it's shattering us.

[@yoshiiiiiii8454]

@san psy you need to add an enzyme to your dogs food two times a day. Pancreplus works amazing for my dog.

[@avonlady30]

This story really touched me. Thanks for sharing and so glad you were able to get 8 more years. Can you please share for Seshank below.

[@ladyyearby]

I’m searching for pancreas as we speak. 😔 my dog is slowing wasting away 😭

[@anns6246]

Dr Becker should at least tell us what foods are best to be giving with Vit b12, zinc and other ingredients that the dogs need. She leaves us in dark as to what vegs and meats are best for us to use!!!

[@kbkatherineb3944]

I lost my beloved Japanese Chin/Shitzu mix five months ago to exactly this disease. We struggled with it for many years. None of the many vets I went to helped me very much. I cooked for her, gave enzymes, researched constantly but ultimately to no avail. I always believed it was the processed dog food I gave her in ignorance, that caused her demise. Would love another dog someday, but am afraid to do it without a vet like you to help me give her the best life. Thank you for posting these videos.

[@melindahernandez8778]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you tried your best to help your fur baby ❤️

[@kaitlinjensen]

Who would dislike this video?? The only thing I dislike here is the not responding to the desperate people asking questions.

[@marciamatteini7604]

I feel just like you do. Why is it people are desperate for advice and the Dr. is not helping out with answers. We go to our Vets for help and most of them don’t have a clue. Not to mention the money being spent. I’m just sick of this.

[@barrybryant5113]

@@marciamatteini7604 So right, it would be nice to get some sound advices we all are desperate for any suggestions, but that would be to much like concerned or even normal.

[@DPRKGrandmarshal]

You have helped me thank you for this and for everyone else you have helped by making this video. I subbed

[@1119britt]

I absolutely love this video, very informative and helpful!

[@vegpuppy255]

I work at an animal shelter, and we, thank goodness, discovered EPI in one of our dogs just this past week. He’s already improving since our clinic started treating him, and it’s been amazing to see. Gravy (dog’s name) is such an amazing dog, and it’s great to see him looking healthier every day.

[@flyinhawaiian7226]

How did they treat him??

[@melindahernandez8778]

So happy for Gravy and his human family ❤

[@KatiaKotArt]

Thank you so much for this video. My girl was diagnosed with this condition today and we are starting the treatment. your video was very helpful, once again thank you

[@moushumi09]

Exactly similar symptoms i am gonna take my baby for tests tomorrow only as for last 1 year he has been suffering. Its due to his fresh home made food and immunity he developed that has kept him going strong, maybe others would had fallen down. I am so thankful to you Dr.Karen Becker!!

[@aleenawee]

Thank you for making this video. Very informative.

[@sarafpuneet]

Thank you!

[@lindasch8447]

Thanks my dog has been okay with this for 5 years,he’s 15 years now ,veterinarians have not been much help. My butcher has been a big help, he custom grinds dog food with pancreases in. Now dog is getting more frail I’m adding more emzimes ,and letting them sit longer, for 15 he runs plays alert, vet can’t believe he’s alive. Thanks for the TIDER advice, vet said it costs more. But maybe dog will live longer.

[@bsnofficial363]

Hi Linda i hope your baby is doing alright, my Rottweiler who is just 11 months old is also suffering from this exact problem and local vets are not being able to help me out in any possible way my baby has become so week that he is not even able to stand on his own now could you please help me with the tips that helped you save your baby please

[@jackheald6858]

Very informative , I could watch you all day 😬😍

[@Anvanho]

Very informative video! Our 7-year old McNab Shepherd was just diagnosed with this. She was losing weight even after we doubled her food intake! They're getting her on several medications, Pancreved and also a B12 supplement.

[@Michelle-cb6uh]

Thank You! Very informative!

[@SBOK41]

This is the most informative video I have ever watched ❤❤ I cannot express enough gratitude to you for making it. I'm in New Zealand. I cannot find a digestive enzyme for dogs, that you described, here. 😢

[@koreyvalentine4234]

LET ME JUST SAY THE WAY YOU JUST EXPLAINED THIS MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS DESTINED TO FIND THIS VIDEO. I have spent countless hours studying different diseases after taking in my dog buddy about two years ago. He is a 3 year old mixed basset hound dog. His owner abandoned him at a year old. He had parvo and beat it when he was a puppy. Upon taking Buddy in he was very thin with abnormal muscle tone. I notice his hips stick out follow by a very thin belly area followed by highly defined ribs. I have been trying to figure out what has been wrong with him over and over again. People have looked at me as you described and thought Buddy is being neglected still even though i feed him the best food and make sure he has enough. He has explosive bouts of diarreah where he has to run for me to take him outside and it is a yellow color. When he vomits I have seen food from 3 days previous that is still undigested along with undigested food in his stool.I took him to a pet emergency hospital where he stayed over night and when I picked him up she had ran a test on his pancreas and said it showed he had pancreatitis. I paid for him to have exploratory stomach surgery and they said his spleen was out of place kind of tucked under his rib cage and his intestines were also somewhat out of place. They found bacteria and after his surgery prescribed him 250mg of metronidazole every day and buddy cleared up...TEMPORARILY. The runny stool came back along with the vomiting and he has not gained any weight. His ribs are showing and the poor guy is always so hungry and I never could figure out why until I came across EPI and SIBO and have researched them very well. I believe his pancreatitis was prolonged and the enzymes damaged it leaving him with EPI and the reason these antibiotics seem to help UNTIL they are gone is because of the bacterial overgrowth. He is sleeping right now curled in a ball. He drinks water very fast and then his left side swells and you can hear water swish around until he vomits liquid or enough time passes that it goes away. You just explained to me exactly what ive been thinking the last couple days and now im going to save him! thank you !

[@bettyparker3476]

Poor dog. No kibbles or dog food & treats. I had to learn the hard way. I know of many dogs that suffered tremendously before a very early death. Buddy is severely malnourished. Natural is the way to go. Look up natural foods for dogs & treatments.

[@leahjohnson8866]

Can I just ask why annual vaccines are to discontinued? in Australia these are compulsory for any kennel visits so I would love to understand this more. My vets thinks my pup has EPI or Addison's disease and will have blood tests again to check asap. I am highly considering it is EPI and have thought this before, although it was not followed up after her stools firmed up (has all other symptoms other than vomiting). After wanting her to be on raw food for along time now but not getting the information to help her it is nice to know we were trying to give the right diet. Thank you so much for this video!

[@relaxation-connection]

very informative video - my 6 yo Jack Russell mix has diabetes and suspected EPI. We started him on Panakare 1 week ago. His bowels are started to solidify, but he is still very hungry, currently on canned food and kibble. Vet did not mention changing food.

[@bettyparker3476]

No canned food or kibble no matter what the vets say !! I know so many dogs that suffered tremendously from it & died very early deaths. But the vets will never tell U the whole truth. Remember sprinkling some truth with lies is still a LIE. FYI many crematoriums are owned by vets.

[@angelakeane2072]

This may well have just saved my dogs life!

[@slane_design]

Can you recommend a vet well versed in this area in Maryland ? Thanks

[@Currv5005]

My dog is on pancreatic enzymes and raw pancreas, and probiotics and still isn’t getting better, and having more and more accidents, issues from extreme constipation to pure liquid diarrhea. I can not afford any more treatments or medicines, I’m not sure what to do next. My GSD is 6 and was diagnosed about a year and a half ago.

[@donnam8117]

Listen to you ,you gave the best advice thank you for your honesty,I have a Maltese 5 years old . I research and found a place in California that carries a dog food for this type of disease. It’s call v dog it’s a plant base with all the nutrients, no fillers. pea protein wholesome ingredients it’s a vegan dog food I give him 1/4 cup small kibble like mini bites one teaspoon of pumpkin and mix it with hot water.so the food is soft and it help my Teddy . I order it it get delivered every three months . This is for pets who have this condition. You may want to give this a try . It works.

[@dyutiroy702]

Can you suggest home made dietf or epi dogs

[@flea9638]

My Dog kept getting pancreatitis and after researching online I found a product called Gastro Elm Plus. She hasn't gotten again. Its really gross looking stuff after you've mixed it but my dog doesn't mind it. I soak her kibble in water and squirt the medicine on top. I prayed for a miracle and found this stuff. I would love to get her on a raw food diet, but have a feeling she'll have to use this medicine forever. But who knows maybe raw food is the answer. Time will tell.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

hows the dog now

[@flea9638]

She's doing great, she's still on gastro elm plus. If I stop giving it to her she get pancreatitis almost right away. I'm switching veterinarians though to see if they can give me reason for why this is happening. I've also switched her food to The Honest Kitchen, it's only been a couple days but she's loving it. It's got to be better than the kibble I was feeding her. My vet said kibble was the only thing she can eat but its never gotten any better so I'm trying this food now. I want to have her tested for EPI, maybe that's what's causing her to get pancreatitis if not on her GEP medication.

[@kaitlinjensen]

Unfortunately the regular vet has financial gain in selling kibble, and they often are taught whatever they know about nutrition by the pet junk food producers.

[@bsnofficial363]

Hi i hope your baby is doing alright, my Rottweiler who is just 11 months old is also suffering from this exact problem and local vets are not being able to help me out in any possible way my baby has become so week that he is not even able to stand on his own now could you please help me with the tips that helped you save your baby please

[@ladyyearby]

How long before you noticed a change in your dog after using gastro elm?

[@lissettegonzalez1059]

Hi Dr. I don’t have holistic vets in my country. I have 2 fur babies with EPI. In general can you at least mention which natural food is good for them like meat, if any carbs and veggies please. 🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼

[@nowayjose6592]

Almost certainly carbohydrate related. Wild canines consume practically zero carbs. We know from human nutrition that when you consume fats with carbs, the body will use glucose from carbs first, leaving the fats to circulate in the blood or be stored (often leading to fatty liver). Eliminating carbs will allow the body to burn fats for energy so they don't accumulate. Commercial dog kibble can contain 40% or more carbohydrates. This leads to chronic high insulin levels, insulin resistence, diabetes, and overworked pancreas. Eliminate carbs and vast majority of pancreatitis cases will be resolved. Low fat diets only hide the real problem until it becomes diabetes; shortening life span and leading to high vet & medication bills (and a miserable family member)!

[@henryDzieciontko]

🙏

[@Lord_Joseph17]

When you say raw food.... what exactly and how much? Obviously it goes by your fogs weight?

[@joanneg7646]

Aww

[@XenonPhoenix]

This is happening to my dog from the last 3 months she's just one year old mix of Pomeranian and Jack Russell I need help I've been around too many vets none can help me with it what can be done to cure this

[@rivetingmorning1798]

If a dog has a blood test that shows a normal or high range of Amylase or Lipase, then that rules out EPI, correct?

[@tomlake3191]

How do I find a vet that deals with this.

[@gtbike8142]

How do you test my vet is not getting it, she has lost weight, always hungry, she has muscle waste and coat scruffy

[@delbertosborne2390]

Alaskan Salman Fish Oil is what triggered Acute Pacretites in my 🐕

[@tehgao88]

dont mind me asking, how did you find this out? i put my dog on fish oil to help her skin condition, which has improved tremendously but it seems that it may have have triggered it in my dog

[@thedude2897]

My dog has lost a lot of weight, but high tli. Vet still tried digestive enzymes and my dog ended up in the hospital.

[@eleanorkennedy3949]

My Molly was diagnosed with EPI a mouth ago after going back and forth with her vet for over a year She is a cross multi shit shi she want down under 10 pds and now her vet wants her too have more blood work done and Send her to a food nutritionist. I just don't know were the money is coming from l am retired she is on B12 and meds for pancreatic insufficiency. I'm having a hard time figuring out what to do

[@childofgod7203]

Thank you so much Karen .im so upset About my German Shepherd. I can’t catch the name of the enzymes you are saying.

[@jmuller1220]

enzymes by diane

[@financialarchitectureinsti3869]

what makes a babe dog 9 weeks to eat and fall part like if he just fainted?

[@richiep3520]

I have epi and I think king Charles does. The noisy bowels and greasy stool, multiple poops and eats like crazy

[@DJMadVibes1]

We have an 9 month Labrador and he was tested today for Pancreatitis. It seems this is the issue after $2,600 vet visits later. Before today, he would eat like I’ve never fed him. Always hungry. But Hes skinny for a lab and walks hunched at times. Recently been vomiting, loss of appetite and lethargic. Im running out of solutions and money

[@alyciahuetter2470]

Did your dog end up getting diagnosed with EPI?

[@sammysworld5485]

I have a cat suffering from chronic pancreatitis. He’s had it for almost 2 yrs now since being diagnosed. Super hard to manage. He’s on prozynes, probiotic, B12 & daily sub Q fluids. He also suffers from CKD, IBD & diabetes. Yea he’s a mess but still hanging in there. He’ll be 16 in Nov.

[@hanneloretepper6445]

Sounds like my cat....I wonder if diabetes causes EPI.

[@sammysworld5485]

Hannelore Tepper actually pancreatitis causes diabetes so it’s the other way around. But in my cats case it was the budesonside steroid that caused diabetes... he suffers from chronic pancreas so he would have been diabetic anyways. I had to start insulin again & I’m slowly getting him adjusted again. It’s been real stressful but managing. I’ve read recently about infrared heat for kidney feline treatments so I’m trying that. My Leo is still hanging on.

[@hanneloretepper6445]

@@sammysworld5485 Argh.. my issue is that his teeth are rotten. He is semi feral , I can pet him, and he started to loose weight fast. In hospital now going on 4 days. Insulin started today but vet is worried a bit about removing rotten teeth tomorrow. Im worried about the anethesia as he is thin and just starting out on insulin. Im a mess with worry....but will see what timorrow brings.

[@sammysworld5485]

Hannelore Tepper yikes sorry to hear that. I read feline dental issues cause multiple health problems. Hope your kitty get well soon. He must be stressed being in the hosp. Hope he pulls thru. I try to do every thing at home. My Leo hates going to Vet. He’s BG rises tremendously. He loves dry food so I switched him to Young Again carb free high protein diet which helps w diabetes. He also gets weruva can. This is what he will only eat. I also use essential oil called “Kitty Boost” from AnimalEO. It really works. Good luck w your kitty.

[@hanneloretepper6445]

@@sammysworld5485 Thank you. Im just learning about all this. Will keep in mind your food choices....God bless you ...

[@mixpolygon7593]

I really need subtitles 😂

[@GameOver-fs1xd]

That's what I have do I need to see a vetenarian?

[@lynnwiltshire6220]

Who has the time to blend and cook raw foods? In this day and age you can get special kibble for this disease

[@BigCountryKracker]

I got a German Shepard, we haven’t even had him for a year and he all the sudden a month ago just got really skinny and he has diareah at least 4 times a night

[@flyinhawaiian7226]

Test for EPI

[@arieldinning2007]

What do you suggest for dogs allergic to beef and pork integards too the enzyme's

[@susanbedard2295]

Rabbit, duck. They would be my first try.

[@rogerbrandt6678]

Our mini schnauzer has it, gabepentin saved her life literally, if your dog is in a lot of pain, please try it, give more than a vet says, your dog will be alright. We get it from a friend.

[@lbenitez3]

Alexia marchini

[@rosathomas8695]

Is it sake to give raw pancreas and how to get free from microorganism

[@ahornes2824]

Ala bu nədi? Epi'den bura necə gəldim?

[@keristevenson2757]

What do you do if you don’t have money for all of this testing once diagnosed?! My dog was just diagnosed with EPI, and I am beside myself on what to focus on- raw food, enzymes- plus her b12 is low. Oh my god, I am flipping out.

[@AuntieFairy]

How is your dog?

[@henryDzieciontko]

This sounds like my whippet but his poo looks healthy.

[@bmpawnz2183]

I can really use help, my vet said my dog is having seizures but I'm 100% sure she's not . My dog is 8 months old, she's collapsing , runny stool , extreme pain . She eats tons of stuff she shouldn't like grass, toys etc. I've made it almost impossible for her to eat anything she shouldn't and for awhile the symptoms stopped and I thought it was her eating stuff she shouldn't. However the symptoms returned about once a month and seems like when we give her anything like treats or milk bones etc . It will start with her collapsing or I'll notice her poop is stinky and loose , then she'll whine and poop as she's collapsing. Alot of praying position, loss of her back legs etc. The attack will last between a hr or 2 . I have videos but I can't find anyone who seems to know what's happening. I've took her to the ER and vet multiple times, I have spend a couple thousand and still have no answers

[@utahnick]

Hi, have you had any luck with your baby?

[@bmpawnz2183]

@@utahnick no , her stool has been more consistent. I've noticed her eating stuff she's not supposed to, I've noticed her lock carpet then a hr later collapse . I've seen her eat her food that we have changed multiple times and within 20 mins to 2hrs collapse

[@utahnick]

@BMPawnz I ordered Dr Martys Natures Blend. Waiting to try that. I am also waiting to hear back from the vets about the bloodwork. I hope to God that you will find your answers. This is very difficult to deal with.

[@bmpawnz2183]

@@utahnick it is , wish I could share some vids , she starts getting the farts , then whining , back legs start dropping then she starts dropping until she's completely paralyzed for like a HR or 2 then she comes out of it

[@utahnick]

@@bmpawnz2183 What kind of dog? I have a German Shepherd

[@Debra-oe9pf]

Can you feed a raw diet to a dog who had acute pancreatitis and his gallbladder removed?

[@hanneloretepper6445]

I was wondering the same. Did u find out if its ok.

[@Debra-oe9pf]

@@hanneloretepper6445 I have not gotten an answer yet. I have been told you can not feed raw to a pancreatic dog but I would still like to try since I have a dog that will eat anything! I'll keep checking back for an answer from Dr. Becker

[@flea9638]

My dog kept getting pancreatitis and I found this product online called Gastro Elm Plus. I put a comment in the comment section about it. She hasn't gotten pancreatitis since. It's been over a year now and shes doing great. I'm hoping I can help someone else by getting the word out there. I'm not saying it will help your dog but it did help mine. It's worth a try. I cried for weeks thinking we wouldn't have much time left with her. I spent a lot of time online researching and praying. I'm hoping that maybe I can help someone else that's going through the same thing.

[@Djbadley]

My dog has all the symptoms of epi, except he is over weight, is that possible? He is a 9yr old German Shepard.

[@keithjamieson9763]

It is possible for an EPI Dog to be overweight. My EPI cavalier needed to lose weight because I was over feeding him.

[@Djbadley]

@@keithjamieson9763 thanks for the reply, what was the treatment for epi for your dog?

[@keithjamieson9763]

@@Djbadley I strted on digstive enzymes and probioics before the TLI test. Asked the vets to test for EPI. i was pretty much left on my own but had already joined a facebook group.(EPI - Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in dogs). I started putting digestive enzymes and probiotics on Rocky(my EPI cavalier's food) and fed him 3 times a day. Morning, mid afternoon and about 8.30 at night. Also then added B12 (cobalaplex) 1 tablet every second day. Then daily. The last time he was weighed it was said he could do with losing a little weight. I do not feed kibble. My cavaliers all get fresh meat for mid afternoon. Rocky is now getting a course of B12 injections. He gets his 2nd injection tomorrow. this is something I asked the vets to do as he is not absorbing the B12 from the tablets very well. I use Dr Mercola Probiotics and Digestive enzymes but as you have a German Sheperd you might want to look at enzyme Diane. Apart from that its just poop watching and cleaning up. One of my other Rescue Cavaliers was eatig Rocky's poop and then getting sick so cleaning it up was the best way to stop him. Also means I get to know what a normal poop for rocky is

[@Djbadley]

@@keithjamieson9763 thank you.

[@bsnofficial363]

@@keithjamieson9763 Hi i hope your baby is doing alright, my Rottweiler who is just 11 months old is also suffering from this exact problem and local vets are not being able to help me out in any possible way my baby has become so week that he is not even able to stand on his own now could you please help me with the tips that helped you save your baby please

[@majesticwonFine]

Now I'm wondering if they didn't test for this because they want to vaccinate my pup next week... o_0 They said in the morning that they would do the blood test, then in the evening they said they didn't want to do that test anymore... O_0

[@keithjamieson9763]

Get the test done. Nothing else until you get the results. Below 5 treat with digestive enzymes and probiotics.

[@majesticwonFine]

@@keithjamieson9763 thank you, I've changed his diet from kibble to cooked since posting this. And have gone back to 4x a day feeding. And his poop has improved, he doesn't have the wet dog smell, belly is no longer red, and he seems to be happier. So even though my vet was no help, God provided a solution that is working for my little guy!

[@keithjamieson9763]

@@majesticwonFine Glad to know it us helping. Kibble is full of crap. When you are feeding fresh food the body is absorbing most of it, whereas with kibble a lot of it is rubbish and just goes in one end and out the other, even in healthy dogs. you will also notice that the poop is a lot less smelly, Feeding fresh food is always better than feeding processed food. You may want to cut down amounts if feeding 4 times a day. I have my EPI dog down to twice a day now

[@majesticwonFine]

@@keithjamieson9763 , Yes I agree. Kibble is crap! I will feed raw in the future. He's soon to be 4mos, so I figured the 4x a day would be beneficial right now. I may see if next week I can figure out my portions to get him down to 3x. As long as his poop is good we can and will continue with the 3x.

[@bsnofficial363]

Hi i hope your baby is doing alright, my Rottweiler who is just 11 months old is also suffering from this exact problem and local vets are not being able to help me out in any possible way my baby has become so week that he is not even able to stand on his own now could you please help me with the tips that helped you save your baby please

[@97warlock]

CAN I JUST ORDER DR MERCOLA DIGESTIVE ENZYMES & SPRINKLE IT OVER SOME CHOPPED UP FRESH BONELESS CHICKEN MEAT & A FEW GREEN BEANS?? SHOULD I GRADUALLY JUST ADD A LITTLE CHICEN WITH HIS USUAL KIBBLE AT FIRST OR JUST GIVE THE FRESH COOKED MEAL ONLY?

[@kaitlinjensen]

Please check if the Mercola enzymes is plant based or porcine based. Plant based enzymes will not work well for your dog. Leave out the beans, you need to keep the fiber down low, since you still give kibble, there will be fiber in there. She recommends getting your dog stable before making a lot of changes, and always best to make one change at a time. Long before my dog was diagnosed, she got grain free kibble, but it only caused her trouble. She got a bit of tripe as topper, but because she was a mess on kibble, I changed to raw just like that, I just quit the kibble, and she didn’t have any problems with that change. If something is bad for your dog, quit it immediately, I’d say. My dog was diagnosed 1.5 years after the switch to raw meat. Most important for you now is getting porcine based enzymes and keep fiber under 4%, have the B12 level checked if you haven’t. There’s an EPI for dogs group on Facebook, very helpful, except they love their kibble and antibiotics there, which I just don’t understand. Many EPI dogs don’t do great on chicken. Mine is fine with chicken, just be aware.

[@97warlock]

@@kaitlinjensen do you think I can start the B12 right away before annything else./ Hes low on it. Not sure How low, but he tires easily & needs a nap aftyer a few hours & hasnt had it checked before.

[@michellewilkes5801]

But my dog is too pickiest dog ever and you can't tempt him tease him or trick him with food he could care less about any high-value food not food driven he would rather starve he doesn't like sweet potatoes carrots candied yams he doesn't like any meat except chicken loves boiled eggs doesn't like his diet changed always said he has sensitive stomach all his life you cannot bribe him into taking it you may be able to beg him coax him that will be for your benefit when he's done though he's done he might take a lick or Sniff and he'll let you know so my question is what Can I Give my dog with Brown watery diarrhea no mucus no blood no crazy colors no greasy mess but I can't get it to stop I've tried for five days anyway probiotics enzymes vitamin C vitamin E vitamin D3 B12 ginkgo biloba glucosamine turmeric curcumin tried apple sauce sweet potatoes can pumpkin carrots yams I think the slippery elm bark is the only thing I haven't tried there I've been able to find any local yet I have to order online I guess? With this thought of diarrhea that's going on I guess about going on two weeks maybe I've had him on all those medications for about 4 to 5 days I have seen a marked improvement in his cognitive function alertness response diss magnetosphere is not as great yeah he has got this anxious sphere that is just dangerous he's a huge dog 11 year old GSD hundred 50 lb not overweight just a huge boy tried to bland diet turned his nose up so I keep getting him boiled eggs and boiled chicken this is like I said the 4th or 5th day at first diarrhea to take form and start to firm up but by the third day was maybe worse than when I started a few days before without all food for the past 12 hours started him off on some of his boiled chicken again no eggs he is starving ravenous I suspect the endocrine pancreatitis dot-dot-dot IBD with dysbiosis but the more you research the more there are major other chronic disease or ailments that also have for example the same five main issues right chronic acute diarrhea has blood or mucus in it changing colors fever panting household soiling Exedra I'm trying to eliminate the process of elimination that that puts you through I don't want to put him through it and I don't have the means to do that retired disabled alone set income blah blah blah stop story yeah if there's anything I can do to heal in that would be one thing I'm willing to try anything I just can't afford the process of elimination and I need to stop this diarrhea so far I don't think he's well I don't know dehydrated you can purchase Kevin and goes back but as a GSD has the marbled gums that are black and pink and I can't tell the difference when I press down on them he drinks about 2 gallons a day but he's done that all his life he like I said he's a big dog all this is confusing I always let my animals eat as much as they want they don't overeat and I know go crazy over any kind of food because I cook for them every 3 days pick up their poop I do everything for them why would they be crazy over food pretty much when someone tries to give them fast food chicken nugget are like Ewww gross people are always amazed that how they self-regulate and and also are so selective and what they eat 90% of other dogs with scarf down thank you any suggestions would be helpful always a side note also have used high-dollar anti-gas anti bloat anti-diarrheal Hills and also Imodium neither works thanks again... another quick side note won't eat anything raw wants anything cooked

[@AC-gp7kf]

I’m glad I came across this because my dog is the same totally picky eater and like you said would rather starve. Ive been so sad witnessing this. It’s sad for the dogs of course but this is a torturous hell for the pet parents☹️