EPI stands for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

My dog, Ty has had issues of an assplosion-like nature for quite some time now. These episodes don't seem to affect his playful demeanor at all, however about 50% of the time they adversely affect my carpeting.

However, three years, two veterinarians, countless x-ray's, various prescription medications and approximately six diet changes later (including cooked food), there may be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Recent developments have determined that my dog has a jacked up pancreas and/or intestines. The good news is there are treatments for most disorders that affect these organs. The bad news is that until we (Ty's vet- Dr. Scott Andersen and I) are able to diagnose the exact disorder, we won't know how extreme the treatment will need to be.

So to all you dog owners, concerned with how long it's taking Fluffy to learn how to "Play Dead". Don't get too discouraged. It could be worse.