Epi4Dogs Foundation Inc.’s mission is the advancement of science and education relating to EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency), yielding useful insights and positive outcomes in better managing EPI in dogs and cats. Our goals are to support and/or collaborate with veterinary EPI research and researchers, and to promote EPI awareness by educating the general public, pet owners, pet organizations, rescue and shelter organizations, veterinary schools and veterinarians.
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Announcements
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Mister Admin » 13 Dec 2018, 16:20
To make the forum easier to read all announcements with now appear in their own ' Announcements ' section.
Please visit Announcements to read important information.
While you are there, click the 'spanner' menu item to...
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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West Coast Fires & EPI pets
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Olesia711 » 11 Sep 2020, 22:47
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TO ALL THOSE DEVASTATED BY FIRE IN OREGON, WASHINGTON AND CALIFORNIA,
To all who have been devastated by the horrendous fires on the west coast; Washington, Oregon or California. Please know that Epi4Dogs is here to...
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This is the address to send enzyme, B12 or Tylosin donations and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts
Epi4Dogs Donation, P.O. Box 1123, Chardon, Ohio 44024......
The team
EPI4DOGS
LOVE TO EVERYONE, STAY SAFE...
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Last post by Jean
14 Sep 2020, 16:24
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Research advices NOT to use Metronidazole
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Olesia711 » 04 Sep 2020, 11:33
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Hi everyone,
Although we have mentioned this in individual posts here on our EPi4Dogs over the years to please try not use Metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat SID (small intestinal dysbiosis). There is now actual published...
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Going forward....
If the dog was originally treated with Metro… and it didn’t work- -and it often doesn't .…. Then stop the metro and either:
1. Try Pre & Probiotics, give that a chance to see, if even after flooding the...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Sep 2020, 22:42
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PRO ENZORB ENZYMES NOT AVAILABLE IN UK
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Jean » 09 Sep 2020, 11:09
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I have been informed that Pro Enzorb, Which is made by Protexin is not available in UK
Protexin tell me the ingredients are stuck in customs
You will be aware as above, of the legal issue here that the manufacturers are...
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I too would like to thank you Jean for staying on top of this and keeping us posted!
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Sep 2020, 19:45
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New Member First Post
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zuzupetals » 02 Sep 2020, 12:26
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Hello I am new to this group. I found it by chance looking for info on EPI. I have a 12 year old shepherd, her name is Bailey. We have an appointment tomorrow to test for EPI. Fingers crossed it is not but all the signs are...
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Hello everyone. Feedback from the vet is he wants to do xrays. I am at a loss at what to do. After a bad weekend of multiple poops. Bailey only went poop after several hours on Sunday and again today. So not like she’s...
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21 Sep 2020, 20:47
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Enzymes!
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Vanillanix » 21 Sep 2020, 11:35
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Hi everyone, new member here! My pup Echo was diagnosed in June, initially we thought it was an upset stomach from a new treat. Nope! The vet initially diagnosed her with SIBO from a fecal and prescribed Metro for a week...
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Hi Anika, and welcome! Most of us buy 6X enzymes, because the ratio is 1 teaspoon to 1 cup of food, and that's super easy to remember. Someone else will answer your question about the soft stools, but off the top of my head...
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Last post by Tuckaboo.
21 Sep 2020, 19:15
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Diagnosed with EPI today - Mouse
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Charmkins4 » 18 Sep 2020, 20:37
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Hi everyone,
Sorry for the long post, but the situation is a bit complicated.
Here's the story of Mouse who was diagnosed with EPI today. Mouse was being neglected and abused by my neighbors. I was watching the situation...
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Hi Olesia,
Up until yesterday, he was always hyperglycemic (BG between 400 and 700) and went hypoglycemic EVERY time he received insulin. With vetsulin, he dropped to 96, with a different insulin (that I can't remember the...
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Last post by Charmkins4
21 Sep 2020, 15:42
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Slimy regurgitation with white foam and some food after drinking water
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Pnagasaki » 18 Sep 2020, 00:12
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My Bella has been on enzymes for couple of months and recently been having slimy mucus with white foam and clear liquid and some food after she drinks water. Her farts are starting up again and her stool are getting loose. I...
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Thank you. I will try that. Will keep you posted
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Last post by Pnagasaki
20 Sep 2020, 22:39
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EPI and liver medication
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kroeten » 20 Sep 2020, 11:13
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Just wondering if anyone has had experience with EPI and giving the liver medication Denamarin? Jagger has never had issues luckily since his diagnosis of EPI. Last week ended up taking him in because his overall behavior...
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Sre you can try Forti Flora ....or.... one of the researchers strongly recommended Proviable which has prebiotics in it....so that is what i am suggesting to folks. Also someone else here on the forum is finding success with...
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Last post by Olesia711
20 Sep 2020, 21:03
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Peaches Journey
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littlegirl_peaches » 29 Aug 2020, 19:40
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Peaches is 6.5 months and we've been to the Vet for tests for about 2 months now. Each day she gets thinner and less herself. We finally have results back from EPI test which show she has EPI. Her Trypsin was 1.0,...
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Hi there. It sounds like the vomit could be from the SID and/or going too long overnight without food - empty belly. Don't give rantadine - we have found Omeprazole works best for EPI dogs. My boy gets one with ever meal....
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Last post by Madelon
20 Sep 2020, 15:27
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Yeasty Ears
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Tuckaboo. » 16 Sep 2020, 21:17
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Friends, does anybody have a home remedy they have used successfully on yeast infection in their dog's ears? My vet supplied a small tube of ointment that cost $40.00 and lasted four days on Tucker's gigantic ears. The...
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Thank you, that's good to know. Poor baby rubs his head on the floor & moans. I will continue palliative care until the meds get here. I really appreciate the non-EPI help.---P
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Last post by Tuckaboo.
17 Sep 2020, 15:30
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New to EPI - advice on managing a flare-up
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zerothehero » 27 Aug 2020, 11:17
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Hello! I'm so glad to have found your forum. First let me say that my dog has not been tested for EPI. He is currently having an episode and after doing some research, I now believe he has EPI. As soon as his episode is...
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here is a good visual regarding difference between pre and probiotics.
also info on this is found on page: pre=probiotics.jpg url]
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Sep 2020, 12:25
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Dog stopped eating
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Mandalong22 » 12 Sep 2020, 11:14
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Nati has been on a great track. Gained 11lbs since her diagnoses in Mayish. She didn’t start gaining and stabilizing until July. We started her in B12 shots 3 weeks ago. One a week for 6 weeks. She has been doing really well...
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I agree with Olesia that her behavior seems to indicate that something is going on. Keep an eye on it. And let us know if there are new developments.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
14 Sep 2020, 11:51
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New member and my pup needs help :(
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brevar » 08 Sep 2020, 22:00
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Hello. I am new to this site and we are new to this EPI disease too. To share our story, it all started in mid June this summer, where our 13.5 year old black lab/beagle mix, Shamrock, started having a lot of diarrhea that...
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Hi Brent - just wanted to pop in and see how your pup is doing. Are you supplementing B12 with shots or the WonderLabs pills? Supplementing B12 is for life with these dogs. I also wanted to mention in case you were unaware,...
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Last post by Madelon
13 Sep 2020, 14:45
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New to Epi...and very worried
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zoetaylor96 » 29 Aug 2020, 18:35
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Hello, my 7 month old puppy with just diagnosed with EPI and I feel as though the $1000 of dollars in tests haven't gotten me very far. The doctors do not seem to have much advice and I feel like I'm watching my baby slip...
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Yes, let us know how things are going when you can.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
13 Sep 2020, 14:19
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Possible EPI in Newly Adopted Greyhound
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Dupey00 » 03 Sep 2020, 14:30
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Hi Gang!
We just adopted our second Greyhound, Tanner, a 2 year old male. His rescue told us he had loose stools, and we successfully feed the same Kirkland Turkey, Sweet Potato diet to our other dogs that the rescue feeds....
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Hi Laurie,
Checking in to see how things are going and how you are doing.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
13 Sep 2020, 14:15
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Drinking water
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Floramac » 11 Sep 2020, 08:55
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Kenzie has now been diagnosed, after two blood tests as dehydrated. We need to encourage her to drink more. Apart from adding more water to her meals the general consensus seems to be adding flavourings to her water. I have...
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Please let us know how it turns out! It sounds like and easy and good recipe.
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Sep 2020, 08:30
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California FIRES & EPI pets
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Olesia711 » 25 Aug 2020, 12:14
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August 25, 2020
To all who are being affected by devastating fires on the west coast/California. Please know that Epi4Dogs is here to support you. If you have been severely affected by fire and desperately need help with...
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okay... sounds like a good plan!
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Sep 2020, 17:41
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Any Advice or Suggestions
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miamunchkin » 30 Aug 2018, 18:51
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Hello everyone,
I posted on this forum a couple of weeks ago asking about a bad reaction Mia had to Viokase-V (possibly because they were high concentrations of porcine). Thank you again for all the advice at the time! It's...
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good thought
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Last post by Jean
12 Sep 2020, 16:29
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What test do I do next? Red Blood in Stools!
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Blissful Sandy » 30 Aug 2020, 11:24
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Greyhound Vesa's IDEXX (02/23/2020) score is TLI score is >50, Spec cPL is 481.
Tt has been a Roller Coaster Ride my sweet little Greyhound Vesa since adoption August 2019.
Vesa has been having Dark Bloody stools and...
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You are more than welcome. And please know if Tanner has EPI..... we will work with you to help you find the right balance of the recommended protocol to get him feeling better.
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Sep 2020, 14:09
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Sending Private Messages
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Tuckaboo. » 04 Sep 2020, 16:52
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I don't know why, but I seem to have forgotten how to send a private message. I am able to respond, though, so could an administrator please send me a message that I will reply to with my question? Thanks so much! Have a...
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are you sorted Pam, have you got a problem
message me
I have been missing for a few days
Jxx
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Last post by Jean
05 Sep 2020, 07:19
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Leakage at nights
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Floramac » 02 Sep 2020, 03:50
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Kenzie has started leaking when she is asleep/ complete rest, only at night. It started after the first ultra sound she had for her heart, two weeks ago. I am grasping at straws here but does Tylan have any effect? She is on...
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Hi Detta,
Regarding your pup Tristan..... Cushings is not always easy to diagnose... and sometimes, with some vets, you just have to listen to your gut ..... and if you feel strongly about something, in the end it is your...
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Sep 2020, 11:22
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New EPI Diagnosis - Feeling Overwhelmed...
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Sadie'sMom » 30 Sep 2019, 13:58
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Hi All:
First, I am thanking God right now that I found this website. I have read more information and learned more in the last 2 hours of reading than what I thought was possible. Thank you all, in advance, for whatever...
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Hi Jill!!!
Thank you for the suggestions. I am willing to try anything at this point. I continue to check her every night - sometimes twice a day. It is the weirdest skin disorder I could imagine. In the morning, she could...
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Last post by Sadie'sMom
01 Sep 2020, 13:32
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ENZYMES IN UK
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Jean » 29 Aug 2020, 11:13
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We have been informed by the VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate) that Pancreatic Enzymes, which are currently classified as a food supplement, are to be reclassified as medicinal product. This is not specific to Chemeyes...
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I will do this via their CEO, and ask questions
this will potentially put costs up, I am sure the insurance companies over here will not be impressed, however, we need to know what this means
Jeanx
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Last post by Jean
30 Aug 2020, 07:18
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My dog's isssues are running my life and my vet doesn't think there is a problem
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sienna11711 » 05 Aug 2020, 19:57
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Hello all! My dog has not been formerly diagnosed with ANYTHING despite thousands of dollars on bloodwork. No parasites, no thyroid issues, nothing. The only thing so far was a maldigestion panel ran last week which showed...
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Hi MOni,
Thanks for the update on Sienna.... Sounds like the vegan food is really helping her. Glad you have a televisist scheduled though to see if this is something that she can stay on or if it will need to eventually be...
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Last post by Olesia711
29 Aug 2020, 22:03
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New member with SID/SIBO puppy & questions!
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mdp_LSB » 19 Feb 2020, 12:22
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Hello! I am a newbie to the forum and not so good with technology. I have an 8-mo old Aussie diagnosed with SID/SIBO. We just finished a six-week course of Tylosin which worked like a charm in normalizing poops after many...
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Hi Mary!! First off I noticed the TLI has dropped from 17.9 to 16.3 - it may be that your dog is POSSIBLY, SLOWLY headed towards EPI.
Did you ever try the Slippery Elm bark powder? I know it's hard but try to only add or...
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27 Aug 2020, 13:55
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