Pancrezyme Rx
Pancrezyme Rx
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What is Pancrezyme for Dogs and Cats?
- Pancrezyme relieves the symptoms of Pancreatic Insufficiency Disorder (PID) in dogs and cats. PID is also known as EPI, or Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- This prescription medication replaces the pancreatic enzymes that your dog or cat doesn’t produce but needs to digest the protein, sugar, and fat in food.
Why do cats and dogs use Pancrezyme?
- Dogs and cats with maldigestion, or Pancreatic Insufficiency Disorder (PID)/ Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), suffer from weight loss, discomfort, and hair loss because they can’t properly digest the nutrients in food.
- The condition shuts down the pancreas, which produces digestive enzymes.
- Pancrezyme replaces those enzymes so that your pet can digest needed proteins, sugars, and fats from food.
What else should I know about Pancrezyme?
- Improves digestion and nutrition absorption in pets with PID/ EPI.
- Fast acting.
- Powder form mixes easily with food.
- Pancreatic enzymes made from a pork product.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Pancrezyme?
- Cats often do not like the taste of the pancreatic enzymes powder and may be more likely to take tablets or capsules made from crushed tablets. Some cats also may eat one brand of enzymes and not another. Talk to your veterinarian if you are havign trouble with medicating your cat.
How do you use Pancrezyme?
- Pancrezyme works best when mixed with food and food is allowed to sit before feeding. Always follow your veterinarian's directions for use.
- If using tablets, make sure that your cat or dog gets water or food right after taking the tablets. This may reduce the risk of damage to the esophagous.
- Avoid inhaling powder as it may cause lung irritation or worsen asthma.
- Avoid contacting your skin with the powder. Wash any powder from your skin as soon as possible.
What is in Pancrezyme?
- Pancrezyme contains pancreatic enzymes that break down the nutrients in food.
- These enzymes typically come from pork sources.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
- Pancrezyme is a brand name. You will receive the exact brand that you request.
Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the Pancrezyme?
- Dogs and cats may use Pancrezyme for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Review Summary
8 total reviews
Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars
0% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
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Reviews
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EPI diagnosis in my GSD
From UndisclosedComments about PancrezymeAfter being diagnosed with Pancreatic Insufficiency and losing 20 lbs my GSD is finally looking healthy again. This medication is easy to use and my GSD tolerates it well. -
love Vetrx
From Roseville, CA, USAComments about PancrezymeI have had to give my dog pancrezym for the last 6 years and it has dramatically changed him Vetrx has always had my mess delivered in time and at a great price -
Absolutely fantastic!!
From Trabuco Canyon, CAComments about PancrezymeOur Lhasa Apso started to eat everything in sight, all of which unfortunately just passed right through him - a constant mess that required constant clean up. On top of that, he was losing weight at a frightening rate. Our vet recommended a similar product which, although it worked just fine, it also caused our dog to smell rather, um.... let's just say not good. Not good at all. We gave this a try as an alternative, and it solved that issue (whew!!) while maintaining our dog's appetite, ability to digest food, and overall comfort level. Not to mention eliminating the constant need to clean up the mess. Within a couple of weeks his eating was back to normal, and his stool was once again nice and firm, and he started putting on weight. We've been giving this to him for about a year and a half now and everything continues to be wonderfully positive. At first I thought it would be sort of a pain to deal with at every meal - let's face it, having to dissolve the powder in water first, mix in with the food and let it "simmer" for 15-20 minutes just sounded like more work than feeding a dog should be. But it's really no big deal - I fix dinner for our dogs while my wife is cooking our dinner, we let their food sit while we eat, and then we feed the dogs. Big deal. For the amazing turnaround in our Lhasa's digestion and overall well being, the extra time needed to prepare the food is nothing. -
Service and Prices
From New Jersey, USAComments about PancrezymeI have been using VetRxDirect for almost two years and have been very happy with their service and prices. I recommend them to all pet lovers. -
Expensive, but gave me my healthy puppy back!
From Newfield NY, USAComments about PancrezymeBefore Pancrezyme, my puppy Olive was beginning to waste away before our eyes. We could clearly see her ribs and were beginning to be able to see her spine. Not good. She was beginning to lose patience with the other dogs, and we were extremely worried about her. She had almost a month of diarrhea that was threatening to take our puppy away. Afterwards, she's back to her plush, lovable self. It took less than a week to see results: she stopped losing weight, and started to have more regular poops. Now, almost 2 months into it, you'd never know she was slowly starving to death. Stupid pancreas. A word of advice: experiment with the dosage -- sometimes less is more. She had a bit of a relapse when we upped her dosage, and continued her great progress once we brought her back down to the ~1tsp/meal ratio. -
Works great for our GSD's EPI!
From Apple Valley, CA, USAComments about PancrezymeThis is the only enzyme powder that has worked for our GSD's EPI. -
Really helps!
From Eau Claire, WI, USAComments about PancrezymeSophie has used this since we found out she had EPI, and it has been key in helping her process her canned food. �It mixes well with her canned food and has no side effects that we have seen. -
Great service!
From Alabama, USAComments about PancrezymeMy little one was soooo sick! �This is truly helping.
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Q & A
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Is this medication manufactured in the United States??
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Yes, the manufacturer of Pancrezyme is Virbac. The manufacturing location is in St. Louis, Missouri, and the distributing center is located in Ft. Worth, Texas.
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My dog has been on it for 6 month and his smell is unbearable. Anythibg he lays on smells like him. Visitors have commented on the smell. You can smell it the second you walk in the house. I light candles constantly but does not help. vet said its normal?
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Pancrezyme does not commonly cause your pet to have a foul odor. Rare cases of halitosis (bad breath) have been reported with Pancrezyme. Pancrezyme must be dose adjusted to fit your pets diet to avoid diarrhea the could be foul smelling. If you have continued concerns, additional follow-up with your veterinarian is recommended. Your veterinarian may recommend alternative medication(s), diet or offer dental recommendations for bad breath. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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We use the powder. Does anybody else express concern that this medicine makes your dogs smell bad? It's almost unbearable! We also use Purina's Flortiflora probiotic. That could also be causing this new (horrible) dog smell. Feedback??
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Both Pancrezyme and FortiFlora do not commonly cause your pet to have a foul odor. We recommend that you follow-up with your pet’s veterinarian for this reason. Rare cases of halitosis (bad breath) have been reported with Pancrezyme. Pancrezyme must also be dose adjusted to fit your pets diet to avoid diarrhea that could be foul smelling. The veterinarian will best be able to determine the source of the odor and may adjust the dose of either the Pancrezyme or FortiFlora if necessary. He or she may also suggest alternative medication(s), diet or offer dental recommendations for bad breath. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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I use the Pancrezyme tablets and after 2 years getting contradictory information regarding how they are given. I was told to give whole with the meal. Others have said to crush them and incubate as with the powder.?
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This is a very common question, and it can definitely be confusing. The manufacturer of pancrezyme recommends the following: Tablets: administer before each meal Powder: add to moistened dog food, mix thoroughly, and incubate for 10-15 min at room temperature For both dosage forms, the manufacturer recommends feeding at least 3 times per day. As to which product would be better for your pet, we would recommend discussing both of them with your veterinarian. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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Are the Pancrezyme tablets (425 mg) the same as the powder? My pet has been on the power for 6 years. The powder is expensive and I was told the tablets are cheaper. Cheaper is great if there is no difference in the effect like the powder has done for her?
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Holley, The dosing of pancreatic enzymes is based on the severity of the condition and weight of the animal and is adjusted based on the results of treatment. This means that more tablets may be required per dose to have the same effect as ¾ to 1 teaspoonful of powder. Using Pancrezyme powder, especially in a larger dog, may end up being less expensive than using tablets and adjusting the dose to the same desired outcome. Speak with your pet’s veterinarian on their experience using pancreatic enzyme tablets versus powder. Thank you, VetRxDirect
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