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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ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE FORUM ETC
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Jean » 13 Nov 2019, 07:14
Our administrator Craig, is a volunteer fire fighter in Australia, and has gone to help where he can, so if you have any problems whatever
email me
derek.smith49@sky.com
Jean
Forum Director
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13 Nov 2019, 07:14
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FIREWORK SEASON
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Jean » 04 Nov 2019, 04:32
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over here in UK we are approaching Guy Fawkes night fireworks everywhere
and I know elsewhere there are firework celebrations for the forseeable future
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the RSPCA has issued this , and I found it a good all round piece...
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Thank you, Jean.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
05 Nov 2019, 19:53
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2020 EPI Calendars are READY!!!!!
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Olesia711 » 03 Oct 2019, 11:01
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The 2020 EPI Calendars are READY!!!!!!!
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To just view or to purchase a calendar, please go the www.Epi4Dogs.com
“EPI PRODUCTS” page
Calendar donation inside & outside the USA is $25 per calendar.
All net...
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just a reminder from me
these calendars are fabulous,
so give to to the best charity, and get a gift of pictures in return
More poignant this year for me, it will be in pride of place somewhere
jeanxxx
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Last post by Jean
26 Oct 2019, 05:22
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New EPI Diagnosis - Feeling Overwhlemed...
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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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and as I was 10 years ago, with a 39 pound 14 month old GSD, when I found EPI4DOGS
there was at that time about 4 people in UK
I had a cat in the 80's with EPI and you never forget the smell, I was at my wits end
we were...
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Last post by Jean
14 Nov 2019, 04:33
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New Member Introduction- Help needed
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IanW » 13 Nov 2019, 03:33
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Hi all,
I have a 7yo Flat Coated Retriever bitch, Jazz, who we thought for years had a sensitive tummy. After numerous vets visits and a recent, lengthy bout of sickness including weight loss we have finally had her...
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Hello to you and Jazz from Sheffield. Flat coated retrievers are beautiful. At last you have the diagnosis , so you will gradually get a full return to condition , once the effects of malnutrition are beaten. It seems heavy...
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Last post by Patsy
13 Nov 2019, 19:17
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Tylan uk
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Floramac » 11 Nov 2019, 08:07
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Hi, can those of you who use Tylan in the UK tell me approx what you pay, 100g soluble.
Thanks
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nice one !
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Last post by Jean
12 Nov 2019, 07:10
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isn't eating
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Btekrony » 11 Nov 2019, 09:47
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My George is struggling with eating again. Yesterday, we managed to get some chicken and rice in him, but he was still very reluctant to eat. We did the best we could to sprinkle enzymes and water on it and allow it to...
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You are very welcome.
Of course, giving more enzymes won't help with right now with the inappetence , but on the flip side, insufficient enzymes can encourage SID to become more uncontrolled and with some dogs, when they...
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Nov 2019, 22:47
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Dog with EPI and IBD
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Ben j v » 09 Nov 2019, 23:47
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Hello everyone.
Let me start by saying it is a huge relief to find this website and know that there are many caring people fighting the same fight.
I have a lot of reading to do here, but wanted to make this post asap to...
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He is taking flagyl (metronidazole 200mg)
And amoxiclav 250mg(amoxycillin 200, clavulanic acid 50)
He has taken both of these immediately post surgery, and that was the first time in about a year i have seen him taking a...
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Last post by Ben j v
11 Nov 2019, 06:27
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B12 info and weight gain help needed
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Tarynseiverd » 07 Nov 2019, 19:43
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I need some guidance!! My boy ruxin was about 90-95lbs in june this year. He was diagnosed in august i believe and was 68lbs. He had gained some weight and was last weighed in about a month ago at 72lbs but has since seemed...
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whatever you do , keep a record of the outcome of that change
goodluck
Jeanx
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Last post by Jean
11 Nov 2019, 03:35
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How much B 12?
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Pattib » 09 Nov 2019, 20:41
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Hi guys, My 10 lb Tinkerbell is currently getting B-12 injections every week for the past 5 weeks. The Vet said to go to once a month after 6 weeks. But her level was so low <150 on the TLI test and I read 600 is a good...
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Hi Patti. So glad the mouth sores are gone. I don't recommend waiting a month for another shot as we see too many pups having set backs during that time. I would go ahead and switch to the WonderLabs Pet Factor pills. The...
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Last post by Madelon
10 Nov 2019, 09:28
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Tylan to Slippery Elm
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Tuckaboo. » 08 Nov 2019, 05:13
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I would like to start weaning Tucker off Tylan and see if slippery elm will do the trick. How do I do this? He currently takes 1/4 teaspoon Tylan, twice a day with meals, has been for about two months now, and he is doing...
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So, Jean, maybe I should just try & reduce the amount of Tylan. I hate to risk messing with his gorgeous little poos, but Tylan is so expensive here. I give a tiny bit to my maltipoo, also, and she has been straightened out,...
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08 Nov 2019, 17:10
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Older Shiloh Shepherd
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AnubisofGuardian » 12 Sep 2019, 17:43
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Hello all,
I'm new to this forum although I've had my EPI shepherd for ten years now. He was diagnose at just over a year old and he's been relatively stable for the last eight plus years. Now though in the last eight months...
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So I've started incorporating a bit of the Gas-x stuff in or before his meal and Anubis seems to be 'ballooning' up less which seems to make him more comfortable. I think I found the delicate balance in regards to...
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Last post by AnubisofGuardian
08 Nov 2019, 13:35
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My dog has a fever now????
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Hoosier » 19 Oct 2019, 23:08
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My Shelby is now running a temp of 104.4. What can I do at home to try and reduce it? I cant lift her to take her to an emergency hospital either. I cant find anyone at home either on a Saturday night to help me.
I have...
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have you tried ear wipes for the head shaking ?
Kara had permanent ear issues, usually with yeast and her paws started as well,
they crack you up
im dont know how long they stay is the system , maybe the manufacturers...
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Last post by Jean
07 Nov 2019, 10:48
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Layman's observations of EPI
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ericjohnson » 04 Nov 2019, 09:44
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I have one dog with EPI and it's been well managed for about 7 years. She just recently earned an AKC Senior Hunter award at age 9 so we are proud and are familiar with EPI treatment.
Last Friday we took in a rescue dog for...
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Hello, Eric,
He is so fortunate to be with you. I was going to suggest a test for diabetes also. Let us know what you find out.
Barb
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05 Nov 2019, 19:49
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Ate an ornament
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Tuckaboo. » 01 Nov 2019, 20:10
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Tucker ate a big styrofoam ball today; I heard him shredding one & took it away, but that's when I noticed the other one was gone. In his stomach, gone. My vet told me to give him pumpkin to push it through, so I laced it...
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I'm just catching up......so glad you found the styrofoam ball...outside of Tucker.....'tis the season. Our Bridge German Shepherd would eat anything plastic....including the plastic around our razor blade shavers!!...
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Last post by Barb
05 Nov 2019, 19:27
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problemas con la alimentación
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MtroCbrs » 02 Nov 2019, 14:03
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hola a todos es un gusto haber encontrado este sitio, y bueno llegue aquí derivado de las complicaciones de la IPE que padece mi mascota de raza Terrier Escoses llamada Malteada, tiene aproximadamente cinco años de edad y...
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Hi Carlos, welcome to you and your terrier. Did the vet put your pup on any enzymes to mix with the food or an antibiotic?
Do you know if a food is available that does not contain grains? The Tier looks like a great product...
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Last post by jilbert57
02 Nov 2019, 15:26
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Ugh... Poop Eating....
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kimmyb » 29 Oct 2019, 14:05
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HI all! It's been awhile since my last post but you all helped me more than words can say. My Gus was diagnosed back in February and we have spent a lot of time getting this right. He is on Dianes enzymes, grain free food...
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Tucker's poop eating was the thing that started me on my journey to EPI. I will never trust him 100%, but for the most part he leaves it alone, now that he is improving. I am as fastidious as I can be, picking it all up...
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Last post by Tuckaboo.
01 Nov 2019, 20:21
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San Diego referral/ New epi dx with liver disease
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Beagleowner » 20 Oct 2019, 20:49
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Hello,
Our 10 year old beagle has been recently diagnosed with EPI in San Diego area. Any referrals for an internal medicine vet?
TLI 1.9 ug/L.
Vitamin B12 <150 ng/L
folate 22.3 ug/L.
Stool ranges from 2-4 on fecal...
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Hello from Spain!
You will find a lot of usefull information here to manage the EPI!
About the liver, our puppy Happy, still having the liver enzimes high. ( they are decreasing now) but they reach 1000. ( we had no exact...
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Last post by adriannemary91
01 Nov 2019, 14:40
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Happy and me ( new ones here) looking for advices
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adriannemary91 » 24 Sep 2019, 14:52
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First of all i would like to say thank you.
Find ipe4dogs it's helping me a lot. Here in Spain we dont have much information about IPE desease.
3 months ago, Happy, a 2 years and a half female andalusian bodeguero,...
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Thank you Jill and Barb for the advices.
The poops are better, but not perfect, so we are going to try to get tylan. ( Anyway she's strong and Happy, we are on the good way)
I was reading here about how to prepare the...
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Last post by adriannemary91
30 Oct 2019, 05:20
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Mouth sores
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Pattib » 28 Oct 2019, 17:40
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Well just when I thought I had this figured out, my pup has mouth sores. What can I feed her as she now won’t eat the food with enzymes. I put a little cottage cheese on top but when that was gone she wouldn’t eat the rest!...
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Thank you so much for all the good suggestions. I will try them and see how it goes. I can’t do the homemade capsules as they are very large and she is tiny. I’m afraid she will choke. But I will do the others. This forum...
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Last post by Pattib
29 Oct 2019, 21:19
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Creon vs powdered enzymes
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Pattib » 28 Oct 2019, 18:53
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I was having so much luck with the powdered enzymes. In just 3 weeks Tinkerbell’s poop is perfect and she is gaining weight. However, now she has mouth sores and won’t eat the food. Should I try creon instead? Should I stop...
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i answered your questions on your other thread ,
jean
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Last post by Jean
29 Oct 2019, 10:08
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Is Your Canadian Drugstore legit?
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LisaHawthorne » 21 Oct 2019, 13:17
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Has anyone purchased Creon online from Your Canadian Drugstore?
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well, my situation is a bit complicated. We tried to sprinkle the granules on his food but it created mouth sores. Now, I divide the Creon 10 into two smaller size 4 capsules (Romeo is 7 pounds and half capsule is his best...
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Last post by pommymommy
28 Oct 2019, 21:27
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Need advice on Food Choice
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ValleyGirl » 09 Oct 2019, 09:35
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I have been a member since 2014 when my 4 yr old GSD was diagnosed with EPI but I have not posted for a long time because of destiny's merry little pranks causing me my own health issues. In a nut shell, Greta -- now 9 years...
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So glad to hear the food is working so well. Thanks for the update!
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
28 Oct 2019, 17:05
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Fireworks nervousness
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Floramac » 21 Oct 2019, 05:53
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Hi, can anyone recommend any calming tablets. Kenzie gets very anxious and stressed with fireworks. There are so many on the market, I am hoping someone has found good one? I thought maxxidog - maxxicalm Calming Aid for...
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My Tucker, EPI GS mix, is terrified of light rain, now, because he knows what's coming. I was walking him yesterday, and there were no storms in the area, but something spooked him so we went home. We have had some success...
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27 Oct 2019, 20:28
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Thank you
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Pattib » 27 Oct 2019, 18:46
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A Hugh thank you to this site for saving my dog and my sanity! 3 weeks ago I thought for sure she was going to die. But with the wealth of information I have gotten somewhat of a handle on it and I not feeling so...
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Patti,
Glad to hear your pup is on track! Lots of great up to date information and research results here. Great members like you and other pet owners as well as staff with hands on experiences to help. Thanks for the kind...
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27 Oct 2019, 18:55
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