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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Enzyme affect allergy medicine?
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rog121 » 03 Feb 2021, 08:36
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Hi,
Presley is 2 years old. Diagnosed January 2019. On EnzymeDiane product (last 2 months) and doing well on this. I started her on B12 pills a few weeks ago, (she was getting monthly shots), plus she gets Fish Oil daily....
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So glad it is helping!! Keep us posted :)
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Last post by Madelon
16 Feb 2021, 10:35
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1yr Izzy Anniversary
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Olesia711 » 13 Feb 2021, 11:42
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Today is the one year anniversary from when i had to say goodbye to my heart-dog Izzy.
Izzy was the reason why the EPi4Dogs organization & website was created 13 years ago.
When the vet told me that she had EPI... i said...
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Thanks Wanda! ( my fellow Ukie :) )
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Feb 2021, 23:01
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POISONOUS WINTER ADDITIVES, ESPECIALLY ROCK SALT
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Jean » 15 Feb 2021, 06:36
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Please read this with special attention to rock salt, its everywhere, so wash paws, I have to admit I never considered it, and it was in a Cosco magazine of all places that brought it to my attention
Stay safe everyone...
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Thanks Jean!
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Last post by Madelon
15 Feb 2021, 16:31
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Heartburn?
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Floramac » 15 Feb 2021, 14:33
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Kenzie has been on Vetmedin and Incurin for 5 months now. She has been diagnosed with a heart problem and got urine incontinence around the same time. Over these months I have noticed she gets discomfort now and again, air...
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Okay... so she is what we call a SEPI dog, not clinically EPI at the moment.
What you are describing sound like it could be SID and/or a little acid reflux maybe??? But before you suspect SID or Acid Reflux....call your vet...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Feb 2021, 16:12
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Question about Wonderlabs Pet Factor
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mkazin » 13 Feb 2021, 16:35
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Hi there,
We recently got Wonderlabs Pet Factor pills for Scottie, to replace the more expensive Pet Tinic. The instructions say to empty the contents of the pill into the food, but when we do that she really doesn't like...
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Yep - I too give it whole - just plop it in his food and he scarfs it down :)
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Last post by Madelon
14 Feb 2021, 10:48
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Magnesium Citrate?
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Montgomery » 11 Feb 2021, 21:21
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Does magnesium citrate help with bowel function/health? This was put to me to-day and I'd like to know what you think.
Also, no one has taken me up on the Pank-Aid yet, so they're still up for grabs if anyone would like them.
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Yup, we've done pumpkin both pre and post diagnosis with Montgomery. Makes his poo orange.
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Last post by Montgomery
13 Feb 2021, 11:12
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Looking for advice for an EPI dog
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Joebeau » 10 Feb 2021, 22:35
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Hello everyone!
I’ve been perusing the board and many of you seem exceptionally knowledgeable about the subject at hand, which has led me to make this post.
My best friend Zeus has been diagnosed with EPI. It all started...
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Thanks Madelon for reiterating how important B12 is>
Joe.... i forgot to include the Wonderlabs B12 link... here it is:
and the code for the 20% discount is : Epi4Dogs15
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Feb 2021, 11:04
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Help
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Belinda » 12 Feb 2021, 06:01
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I have a two year old Great Dane. She was a very healthy happy puppy. At 6 months she got ill and was nausea, vomiting, listless and had a high temp. I rushed her to the vet and they did tons of tests and found nothing...
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I'm so sorry it took so long to get your pup diagnosed properly - that must have been extremely hard on both you. You're in good hands with Olesia's suggestions so I will just offer some cyber hugs and support. Please keep...
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Last post by Madelon
13 Feb 2021, 10:29
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How to Mask the Taste of the Medicine
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Strakki » 04 Feb 2021, 09:35
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Henry is about 16 years old, recently diagnosed with EPI. We have the dried enzyme that we sprinkle on food. Henry does not like the food and does not want to eat it. Looking for advice from you experts on whether we can...
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hahahaha..... cat food it is then :lol:
Glad it appears to be working for him.
Keep up the great work and please keep us posted!
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Last post by Olesia711
09 Feb 2021, 23:17
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New diagnosis, fearful of allergic reaction to Epizym
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ChloesMom » 07 Feb 2021, 20:51
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Hi there,
Our Chloe is an 8 year old tri colored Pembroke Welsh Corgi. We got the EPI diagnosis after the texas A&M digestive enzyme blood panel. Though due to the diagnosis last Saturday and a delayed Chewy shipment, Chloe...
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Good afternoon from the UK
Blimee, that is bad news
I have looked this medication Epizyme up and am a bit concerned they call it
P I D
PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY DISORDER
We all know it as EPI Exocrine Pancretic...
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Last post by Jean
09 Feb 2021, 11:40
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Advice please
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Jsumner001 » 04 Jan 2021, 14:11
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I've a 10 yr old springer spaniel hes had epi since a puppy which is controlled with enzymes and slippery elm. He has odd blips but we manage. Hes started losing weight and his appetite is not the same. Taken him to the vets...
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CONGRATULATIONS on the weight gain!!!
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Last post by Madelon
06 Feb 2021, 20:13
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Tylan
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Mandalong22 » 30 Jan 2021, 06:40
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So Nati has been on enzymes since May. She gained about 5 lbs right away but now we continue to fluctuate. She did the B12 shots and now her B12 is good but still had bad folate. My vet put her back on royal canine...
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I'm also wondering if a food change might be needed. I know the lab suggested it but that there's no need to restrict the fat which is what that food does. In fact restricting the fat can inhibit the weight gain. Have you...
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Last post by Madelon
03 Feb 2021, 21:02
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Leaking oil at a fast rate
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Jackskat » 31 Jan 2020, 19:59
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I’m new. My dog Jack is a large (normal over 100 pounds lean) German Shepherd and is almost 8 years old. We’ve been battling diarrhea since October and suddenly about a month ago jack dropped from 103 lbs to 73 lbs rapidly....
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Thanks, Jane. I just noticed that, too. Takes awhile to get used to the new year, but I wonder what brought the thread back to the top. Probably gremlins.---Pam
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
01 Feb 2021, 14:38
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Canadians - Pank-Aid, Anyone?
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Montgomery » 29 Jan 2021, 16:18
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Does anybody need some Pank-Aid? I have two unopened jars that are good until the end of April. The Enzyme Diane is working better for Montgomery. Free to a good home, but because of the snail's pace of the postal system, I...
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Thank you V, very nice offer.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
31 Jan 2021, 22:27
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Benefits of green tripe
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Johnnycake » 27 Jan 2021, 10:01
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Hey guys! I tried doing a search here and on the main website and just found brief mentions and not anything super detailed but I might be missing something obvious... if so I apologize!
I've been doing some reading and it...
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i can attest to the fact that it really does STINK!!!! i used to wear gloves when handling it and my hands still stunk afterwards.... but it is very beneficial... There are tons of info on the benefits of Green tripe ... the...
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Last post by Olesia711
31 Jan 2021, 17:34
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Richie update and Tylan journey
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GabandSam » 15 Jan 2021, 19:19
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Hi EPI friends!
First off, thanks everyone who has responded to previous posts, posted themselves, and given advice. This has been our saving grace navigating Richie boys diagnosis. He has gone from 8.5lbs to his normal...
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Thanks everyone! Will keep you posted! :D
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Last post by GabandSam
27 Jan 2021, 00:27
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New Member "Niki"
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by supernukes » 20 Jan 2021, 09:22
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I am new to the forum and just want some help in figuring out what is going on with Niki my 8 year old German Shepherd. She has every sign of Epi gradual weight loss from 90 to 64 lbs over about 4-5 years. Yellow cow patty...
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Oh yea ...... it definitely will have an effect. What kind of effect depends on the individual dog, but suffice to say, that in general, if the B12 is low, no matter what the underlying condition is and how accurate the...
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Jan 2021, 19:29
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I think it was the enzymes!
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Tuckaboo Pam » 09 Dec 2020, 14:41
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Well, I just finished Tucker's 45 days of therapeutic Tylan dosage, and his poo has remained a little soft. On a whim, I immediately increased his enzymes by 1/2 teaspoon, and guess what! Better poop overnight. You all have...
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Madelon, thank you. I'll just keep him on Wonderlabs & let her test for whatever she wants, because she quoted me $500 less than the last vet. It is very helpful when your class parent list includes a veterinarian. I feel...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
25 Jan 2021, 14:45
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Phantom's DNA results!
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TaylorN » 23 Jan 2021, 21:01
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When I adopted Phantom, there were lots of theories as to why he has a curly tail and white toes! I purchased and submitted a wisdom panel essential DNA test. First, I will post photos of Phantom. Please note: these were...
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I suspected Chow with the curly tail - the Great Pyr surprised me until I read his behavior characteristics. He's absolutely adorable.
I was thinking he may have some Husky, OR the gay tail some GSDs have. I was very...
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Last post by TaylorN
24 Jan 2021, 22:09
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Thoughts For The Future
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Montgomery » 21 Jan 2021, 10:24
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Montgomery met someone new yesterday. His new friend (he liked her very much) has a great deal of experience with human digestive problems and raised some good questions. The first one is, could he possibly have ulcers,...
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Montgomery is so lucky to have you! My EPI boy so far has not been able to tolerate any probiotics - poop always goes to diarrhea not black or smelly but just runny and soft.
Thanks Olesia for the information as always :)
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Last post by Madelon
23 Jan 2021, 10:12
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EPI Dog not eating breakfast
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mkazin » 21 Jan 2021, 11:48
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Hi there,
My dog Scottie (~2 yo, GSD mix) has been doing really well on her enzymes for about 10 months now. Weight is holding steady!
However we're having one problem--- since we switched her to her new food because of...
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No we are trying to find out. That's why the vet put her on the food-- to see if they're related.
She kept getting her anal sacs impacted, and gets very sneezy and her ears are always itching her.
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21 Jan 2021, 22:52
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Food suggestions not the list
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Kohlesmomma » 04 Jan 2021, 07:21
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Hello everyone. I was hoping for suggestions of dry food that IS AGREEING with current users, not the list that is always sent, but actual opinions of people using a specific dry food that they are using that seems to be...
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it's just crazy how some of these EPI pets do great on a certain food and yet another EPI pet will not do well at all on the same food...................i guess it depends a lot on the individual gut flora of each animal
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Jan 2021, 22:44
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Kohle is back to normal- thank you!
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Kohlesmomma » 16 Jan 2021, 18:49
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Just wanted to say that kohle seems back to normal. I was asked to update of his changes- he previously for no good reason had a re-lapse with yellowy icky epi poops and gassy belly when nothing had changed, but apparently...
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It is such a good feeling when you can clear up their problem for them! We all know how good that feels. So glad he is feeling better.
Barb
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17 Jan 2021, 16:20
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What we are doing wrong
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by Billy boy » 16 Jan 2021, 20:44
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Hello there!
Our Aussie puppy (he is 10 months old now) was diagnosed with Epi 4 months ago.
We did blood test... his tli and b12 level are low. So we are on enzymes and b12 injections...
he is on raw food diet.
But we...
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Hi Katerina,
Billy is gorgeous! What a happy boy. I am sorry he is not feeling well, but if the enzymes you are using are what Olesia found, then you have a pretty easy remedy.....once you get the right enzymes, you will...
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17 Jan 2021, 16:17
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Millie-Diagnosis Questions/Opinions Wanted!
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alisa21chelle » 25 Nov 2020, 17:59
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I have been caring for a Breeders 3 year old female dog. When she came to use she was under weight, suffering from hair loss, loose stools and was told she had EPI. I was given Pancreatic Enzyme Concentrate Powder to add to...
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Hi Alisa. I was in your position when my boy was diagnosed - at the time we were feeding 8cups of food a day - he's a 105lb German Shepherd and the prescription enzymes from the vet were $180 for less than a two week...
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17 Jan 2021, 10:23
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