Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) is a prevalent digestive disorder in Dachshunds, characterized by the pancreas' inability to produce sufficient digestive enzymes, leading to malabsorption and malnutrition.
• Weight Loss: Despite having a normal or increased appetite, the dog experiences significant and rapid weight loss.
• Increased Appetite: Often seen as an increased hunger because the body cannot absorb nutrients properly.
• Chronic Diarrhea: Stools may be more frequent, voluminous, greasy, and unusually foul-smelling, indicating malabsorption of nutrients.