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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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.
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13 Dec 2018, 16:20
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At a Loss
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bethmlambert22 » 20 Feb 2024, 17:10
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Hello everyone,
I am a long-time lurker and first-time poster. My GSD, Riker, was diagnosed with EPI in August 2023, and it was a stressful as well as a bit scary road to his initial diagnosis. I cannot thank this website...
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Beth, what you described is very, very common..... so many dogs when first started on enzymes display a remarkable recovery.... but then SID rears it's ugly head and folk often mistakenly think the enzymes have stopped...
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Feb 2024, 14:29
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Linoleic acid and Taurine
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daizyduh911 » 13 Feb 2024, 16:39
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I never know how to start these threads so I'll just dive in.
Kai is about to be 4 yrs old next month for now she seems to be stable with her current food which is home cooked by me and is the following attachment and I will...
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Phew............so good to hear. I feed them raw, and wings ............. Molly loves them!
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Last post by Kissy1921
19 Feb 2024, 12:19
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Intolerance of Enzymez
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Greyden » 08 Feb 2024, 15:57
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Hi All,
We are just starting on this journey with our day-blind dog, Dot. She is 3 1/2. Received results of her TLI test last Friday, 2 Feb.
TLI = 2.2
Cobalamin = 382
Folate = 12.4
EPI diagnosed and recommendation of Purina...
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Update on Dot.
Dot has been on CREON since Turesday(13 Feb). Feeding 1 capsule/meal - was doing 4 meals/day but are going to feed smaller meals more often (5-6). Discontinued omeprozole and added Wonderlabs B12 with folate...
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Last post by Greyden
18 Feb 2024, 19:43
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Getting LYPEX in the US/CREON Dosing
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Rowan's Mom » 20 Mar 2023, 11:44
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Hi all. I am based in the US. My cat, Rowan, was recently diagnosed with EPI. I started him on pancreatic enzyme powder last week, but I want to try switching him to enteric-coated beads since they are tasteless and require...
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Hi Amy,
Yes! Cats can take CREON. CREON is enteric coated little pellets in a gelatin capsule. CREON is designed for humans with a digestive pH of around 5 (between 4 and 6) whereas dog's and cat's digestive pH is different...
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Last post by Olesia711
17 Feb 2024, 22:54
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TLI level decreased despite being on enzymes
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Dan_L » 17 Feb 2024, 13:15
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First off I want to say I have been standing back in the corner listening to many of the conversations and I’m blown away at the level of expertise, wisdom, and compassion found here.
My German Shepherd began losing weight...
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Wanted to give at least one source. They all basically say the same thing. With proper treatment they will live a full life
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
17 Feb 2024, 19:11
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EPI senior dog, struggling to get back dialed in
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Carly33 » 15 Feb 2024, 09:45
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Hello All,
I have a 19 year old Jack Russell Terrier who was diagnosed with EPI about 5 years ago. I use PanaKare Plus ground up tablets on her food, 1/2 of a tablet with 1/2 cup of food and she has done well with that for...
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hi Carly,
You are very welcome and good luck :)
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Feb 2024, 14:53
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Newly diagnosed EPI
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Fepi » 29 Oct 2023, 22:19
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Hi. We are reaching out for advice on best questions to be sure to ask our vet specialist this week when we discuss my dog’s new diagnoses of EPI. And where can we get the pancreatic enzyme my dog’s vet specialist will be...
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definitely stop the pills for 7 days prior to the blood being drawn or else you can get a false read (the B12 reading may be higher than what it actually is)
Yes, with regards to the WOnderlabs slippery elm... you give...
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Feb 2024, 13:39
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Finn gained weight, now what?
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DdannenbFinn » 13 Feb 2024, 20:34
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Hello,
We have our German Shepherd, Finn on raw beef pancreas and a new grain-free kibble (Taste of the Wild, bison/venison). Do we keep him on the raw pancreas indefinitely? He actually needs to lose weight now.
We are...
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yeah, might be wise to have that checked out.... Please keep us posted!
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Last post by Olesia711
16 Feb 2024, 13:13
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Pancreatin irritating human skin?
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patty_on » 14 Feb 2024, 18:33
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Odd question for everyone on the forum.
My puppy is only 5.5 months old so I do training sessions with her before every meal using about half her portion of kibbles. Now that I've started adding pancreatin to her kibbles...
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no question is trivial..... glad V's suggestion of the gloves helped !
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Feb 2024, 21:06
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Counter Surfing
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mamabear7 » 09 Feb 2024, 14:01
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Earlier today my son left a half eaten banana and whole small orange on the table and while in my daughter’s care our EPI boxer did a little counter surfing and consumed the full banana and chewed on the orange in the 2...
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oh that is too funny V :lol: .... nothing like scaring yourself with something meant for the cats!
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Last post by Olesia711
11 Feb 2024, 19:02
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Mixed Poo
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AdleyMom » 09 Feb 2024, 07:47
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My 8 month old GSD was diagnosed with EPI in November. She has been improving steadily since then. She is currently eating 1 1/2 cups of Royal Canin Medium Dog Dry Kibble with 1 1/2 tsp of EnzymeDiane 6X powder 3 times a day...
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i too appreciate the kind words.
There is another possible solution suggestion, Tylan antibiotic powder- -if none of the suggestions we suggested work at all .... BUT.... since Adley is such a young dog, i strongly advise...
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Last post by Olesia711
10 Feb 2024, 15:55
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EPI dog can't gain weight
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Germohawk » 01 Feb 2024, 21:30
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Hello everyone, my name is Maggie and my dog's name is Bailey. She is 3.5 GSD. She was diagnosed with EPI when she was one and half. We did bloodwork so it is confirmed. Right after that we put her on EPI treatment. She was...
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try giving 1+1/2 tsp of enzymes per 1+1/2 cup of food..... see if this helps.............. and let us know how it goes.....
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Feb 2024, 20:41
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New Vet approved Home-made diets
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Olesia711 » 30 Jan 2024, 15:52
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Hi everyone, with all the ebb and flow of dog food re-calls....
Epi4Dogs did some investigating to find some good and qualified home-made dog food recipes to add to our already existing list of suggestions.... and we found...
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i am actually feeding less than what the chart recommends... but then again, my dog is not overly active, only high energy in short bursts.... and he doesn't require a lot of food...........
SO.... use the chart as a...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Feb 2024, 17:33
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Re-test B-12? Dog lost weight and not gaining back
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cjjames » 30 Jan 2024, 22:33
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Hey guys I posted on here a little while ago after my dog Jade, who I started going on walks with again for a couple months lost a noticeable amount of weight. I believe around 10 lbs. Before EPI she was 80, then went to 45,...
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There really isn't a need to test for SIDs (short intestinal dybiosis) it's just an overgrowth of bacteria. All EPI dogs can and will get it. The best we can do it manage it. Slippery elm or Tylosin is the best option. Try...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
06 Feb 2024, 22:54
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"possible" commercial Dog food issues
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Olesia711 » 20 Jan 2024, 12:39
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Recently there has been an uptick in dogs getting sick from commercial dog food...... diarrhea, a little blood in the stools, vomiting with a little blood, peeing with blood, and itches... to name a few symptoms.
There was...
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Hi PAtsy,
Overall i think we have become so proficient in making commercial food for the masses.... that we have destroyed the quality in our efforts to produce quantity and for a profit too! (And i am not only referring to...
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Last post by Olesia711
06 Feb 2024, 10:32
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Pigs pancreas in UK
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Patsy » 05 Feb 2024, 14:39
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In case any Uk owners haven’t come across it, you can buy frozen pancreas chunks from Durham Animal Feeds, a raw food company with a wide range of sensible products. It’s £5.99 for 2kg, or there is a larger pack. I presume...
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Great info Patsy.... and yes! SO much more is available to us nowadays.... same in the USA :)
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Feb 2024, 15:17
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Tylan..... soft poo again
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Kissy1921 » 02 Feb 2024, 06:09
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Morning all,
Molly has been on Tylan powder since 16th January, just over 2 weeks and her poos have been perfect, but the last couple of days her poo has started to get softer, until this morning it was like porridge. It...
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great news!!! and so glad she is doing better.
You know that saying it takes a village to raise a child ???????????????
well......
sometimes i think it takes an EPI community to properly treat an EPI dog :)
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Feb 2024, 13:14
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Viva Raw Pets RECALL
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Olesia711 » 30 Jan 2024, 15:41
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There has been another dog food recall.... this time with VIVA RAW PETS. Here is a message from the company (thank you Jill!):
THe following is the Dog Food Advisor notice:
Viva has recalled one lot of Viva Duck for Dogs...
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The Viva company sounds like they are doing everything they can to figure out why this happened. .... but i too like to lightly cook all the foods i give my dogs. With meat, if done at 325 degrees.... that is enough to kill...
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Last post by Olesia711
31 Jan 2024, 19:06
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A.I. generated posts
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Olesia711 » 02 Jan 2024, 12:59
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..... we have recently noticed an uptick of A.I. generated posts .... to all those submitting A.I. posts, please know that they will be deleted.
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UGH!!!!!!!!!!! i just had to delete multiple accounts that were A.I. generated.
Spammers, please know even if you are using A.I. ...... you will still be deleted!
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Jan 2024, 15:37
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Empty Gelatin Capsules for Tylan
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BeausMom » 12 Jan 2024, 18:38
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Hello everyone, I am a new forum member this week. I have a 4 yr old English Cream Golden named Beau. He was recently diagnosed with possible IBS🙁. My vet is ordering Tylan but he mentioned the taste is horrible and...
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you are very welcome!
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Jan 2024, 15:31
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EPI and castration
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Marlies » 28 Jan 2024, 19:50
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Hi everybody!
I‘m Marlies and my dog Lilo is female mixed breed of 1 3/4 years and 15 kg, diagnosed with EPI when she was 1 1/2 years old.
It started right away, from one day to the other, 1 week after the end of her second...
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ahhh.... Lilo is a fluffy cutie.... very cute... but then again, i am partial to the curly/shaggy dogs nowadays after having Spanish Water dogs.
I will try to answer your questions to the best of my ability....
How long...
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Jan 2024, 12:57
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New to the journey with questions
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pupluv23 » 19 Jan 2023, 10:05
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We have been out here on this site for about a month now researching and reading, and it has been so wonderful. Thank you to the creator and all of the contributors, forum posters, etc! We wouldn't be where we are on this...
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Hi Tinsley's family,
Our dog was diagnosed with EPI in April of last year and has been on meds. She had exactly the same symptoms with Tinsley before on meds and it got overall better but she still has anal leakage every...
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Last post by annata20
29 Jan 2024, 02:32
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Treats
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Bill » 28 Jan 2024, 19:33
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Came across these while searching for slippery elm. Are these a viable treat you can give an EPI dog occasionally? Has anyone ever tried them? IMG_3101.png
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hi Bill... i looked up the ingredients and these are pre+probiotics with enzymes added.... so yes these are perfectly fine to give....but not as a treat, but rather as a pre+probiotics..... so only give according to...
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Last post by Olesia711
28 Jan 2024, 20:18
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EPI and feeding
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Blktbss07 » 25 Jan 2024, 19:30
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Newly diagnosed GSD with EPI, I've been reading tons and I'm sure it has been asked I just can't find it.
My GSD refuses to eat the food with EPIzyme on it. I've tried everything I can think of on top of the food to mask...
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Was the B12 level checked?
Low B12 can contribute to inappetance.
It would help us if you could introduce your dog and give us a run down of information:
What food you feed and amount at each meal
How you prepare and...
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Last post by jilbert57
28 Jan 2024, 09:04
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Gaining Weight Help!
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CharlotteRachael » 24 Jan 2024, 17:00
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Hello All!
I recently adopted my GSD Abby, she is the love of my life and was diagnosed with EPI. We've had great success with Creon to normalise the stools, but after playing around with food and SO MUCH RESEARCH, I've...
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hmmm..... while i am thinking of it..... for dogs struggling with PLE...... they sometimes recommend
scrambled eggs and banana......
I know you mentioned that you give egg whites ... not the yolk.... but is it possible that...
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25 Jan 2024, 13:22
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