My dog is losing weight but always hungry. How much enzyme for EPI?

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My dog Dexter is a boxer and in. The last 6 months has lost 20 lbs. My vet has no idea what is going on and has told me I need a specialist. I am broke but don't want to give up. My dog eats 4 meals a day and is always hungry but doesn't gain weight. I found something called EPI Mal digestion disorder and it really seems to fit. I have money to buy the enzymes needed to see if it will help my baby who is only 3. How much enzymes should I give my dog?he was 70 lbs and now is around 50. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 54 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

There are a number of pancreatic supplements on the market. Some of the really inexpensive ones do not seem to work as well as the more expensive ones and since we don't yet have a diagnosis on Dexter, I would start with a proven product first to see if it works. (If it does, you could consider changing to a less expensive product later to see if it works as well.) The least expensive company I have found that has a good quality product is Enzyme Diane. http://www.enzymediane.com/ordersusa.htm The dosage instruction is based on the amount of food fed because you mix the enzymes into each meal. So, I would follow their recommendations for dosing instructions. If you go with a different product, I normally recommend dosing a dog at their ideal body weight, so I would dose Dexter at a 70 pound dose. Good luck with Dexter! I hope that helps! Thanks for using PetCoach.

My dog is losing weight but always hungry. How much enzyme for EPI?

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