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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9-4-2023 Urgent Update regarding TLI test results
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Olesia711 » 04 Sep 2023, 13:23
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From Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Lab:
Canine trypsin-like immunoreactivity assay
IMPORTANT: new reference interval and decision thresholds
The cTLI assay we use is a commercial assay made by Siemens that is widely used...
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Dear Trixie's Momma,
You are very welcome.... we suspected for a very long time now that many of these dogs were were techinically not EPI but yet responded to EPI treatment (like the enzymes) were segueing into EPI.... we...
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Sep 2023, 18:17
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2023 EPI Research Announcement
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Olesia711 » 08 Sep 2023, 17:07
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After 7 long years of the largest and most detailed EPI Microbiotic and Metabolomic Research study we finally have results of this study.
However... due to the complexity of the study, myself and Dr. Barko worked on...
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Thank you, Olesia.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
10 Sep 2023, 18:36
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Rainer, 15 yrs old EPI dog with chronic UTI
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RainersMom » 02 Oct 2023, 23:49
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Hello! I have managed my dogs EPI well until now. Due to mobility issues from arthritis, Rainer now gets UTIs. The conventional Vet suggests he stay on Amoxi-clav at a lower dose permanently. But he started having bloating...
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With your vet's permission.... i would ask if you can stop the gabapentin... and try, as Jill suggested another pain killer it is very possible this is is contributing the UTI's combined with the pred. ..........
OR........
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Oct 2023, 10:10
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Prayers for Tucker
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Tuckaboo Pam » 16 Jul 2023, 09:35
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Hey Everybody. I haven't been able to be on the forum in quite awhile. Lots of family stuff has been happening. It's good to know this place still chugs away.
Those of you who know me will remember that it was my Tucker who...
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Aww I am so glad Pam💗
Keep that little man happy.
Thanks for the update.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
02 Oct 2023, 22:21
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Too Old?
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Montgomery » 01 Oct 2023, 16:47
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I'm beginning to wonder if Sylvia Rose has a bit of the family ick. She is a blood relation to Montgomery but has always been quite sound. The last little bit, though, she has had the foulest smelling diarrhea. Her apetite...
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how about adding a little bit of canned pumpkin to the meals... see if that helps firm up the poos............
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Last post by Olesia711
01 Oct 2023, 19:58
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Solutions found: Fussy eater, allergic to poultry and beef
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Rockymountainmama » 30 Sep 2023, 15:59
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Hi Everyone,
I wanted to share the food regime that finally got our picky eater to maintain a healthy weight - now 81 lbs at just under age 3!
To add to the complexity, he is allergic to all poultry (chicken, duck and...
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thanks for sharing this with us RMM!!! and so glad to hear that CHekhov is now eating AND has gained a substantial amount of weight.
Based on his response... i wonder if Chekhov is one of those EPI dogs that just needed...
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Last post by Olesia711
30 Sep 2023, 20:08
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retesting TLI
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Krista » 28 Sep 2023, 21:58
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Hi!
My now 6 month old puppy, Ellie, was diagnosed with likely EPI 3-4weeks ago. Originally the ordering vet said everything was fine. When I followed up about 2 weeks later because her diarrhea had returned, that vet no...
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Fresh Pet label says 15% max fiber, so yikes. It's been good for Tucker, for some reason. Olesia will know if it's acceptable for other EPI dogs. I will continue feeding it to Tucker, but I wonder if the fact that the fiber...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
30 Sep 2023, 18:41
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Canadians - what dog food is your pup thriving on?
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WinniesMom » 05 Jul 2023, 21:04
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Hello!
I'd love to hear what food is working well for your stable Canadian EPI dogs!
We are using First Mate performance as it's the highest calorie dense option we could find. We live in northern BC and with shipping...
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thanks David,
What a great update on Mensch!!! Almost back to his ideal weight is wonderful. Although not necessary, i personally like suggest letting an EPI dog have a few extra pounds on them.. not much just a few.... for...
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Last post by Olesia711
29 Sep 2023, 20:16
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Hunny spitting up all of a sudden
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HunnysMom » 27 Sep 2023, 18:06
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Hi all,
Hunny has been doing great for awhile now since I first came on to the board which is almost a year ago.
However, she has started over the last 30 days or so spitting up again. This had not been happening for a...
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The Tylan needs to be given 2 times a day for 45 days. Do you remember if this was what you did?
What food are you feeding. Maybe an ingredient is not agreeing with her.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
29 Sep 2023, 09:08
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Spitting up clear and yellow
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HunnysMom » 28 Sep 2023, 16:26
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Posted the other day but doesn’t look like it went through!
Hunny has started spitting up again the last month or so.
A lot of times it makes it out of her mouth and other times I hear it come up and she licks it back....
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I will respond here as this is a newer post.
My Eddie boi had this issue not too long ago. After some trouble shooting, I discovered it was from adding too water to his dinner. We were adding about 1/8th of a cup of water...
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
29 Sep 2023, 00:08
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Need a Food Recommendation
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Sadie_Fidelco » 27 Sep 2023, 13:30
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Hi Everyone!
New to the forum --- this is an amazing site with an incredible community and evolving information! Have been reviewing information for the last month or two & wanted to start to actively ask the community for...
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Sport Dog Elite/Herding Dogs, and Taste of the Wild/High Prairie OR Pacific Stream. If you want something more pure, and if you don't need to worry about the cost, I am currently feeding Tucker Fresh Pet, from the pet aisle...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
27 Sep 2023, 16:50
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New to the forum
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Vossiesmom » 22 Feb 2023, 07:25
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Hi all!
My name is Marie and (one of) Vos' mom(s). We live in the Netherlands.
Vos has recently been diagnosed with EPI. Which felt like a big relief, because for 6 months we saw her getting skinnier and skinnier, putting...
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Another reason we incubate the enzymes is to help inhibit or discourage mouth sores.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
27 Sep 2023, 11:22
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Numerous Stools per day
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louisamurray19 » 25 Sep 2023, 18:00
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Hi, This year we have added a 2 yr old Pem Welsh Corgi who has EPI to our pack.
His EPI test came back showing virtually zero pancreatic enzymes - lab actually ran the test twice to make sure. We give him 1/2 cup of kibble...
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Well 0.5 cTLI is the lowest I have seen. Mind you, I didn't know what EPI was till about 4 months ago.
I have had better luck with taste of the wild high prairie. I am not sure the flavor makes a huge difference though....
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
26 Sep 2023, 20:24
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2024 EPI Calendars are ready!!!!!!!!!!!
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Olesia711 » 23 Sep 2023, 13:31
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Hi everyone,
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Just wanted to let you all know that the 2024 EPI Calendars are READY!!!!!!!
First, I would like to give a HUGE THANKS for 3 wonderful ladies, Dina, Jess and Laura, who stepped forward to take...
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Ahh thanks! I am glad you like the calendars..... i personally am especially thankful that 3 wonderful volunteers stepped forward to create these calendars for us, without them we would have had to scrap doing them.
A long,...
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Last post by Olesia711
26 Sep 2023, 18:24
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Help, itchy skin out of control
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Priscilla 317 » 24 Sep 2023, 07:55
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Hi all,
My dog is an EPI dog for over 5 years and my vet prescribed pancreatic enzyme powder and vitamin B12 for her. She react very well with these medications except for her dry skin. In the first 3 years since EPI, we...
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You might be talking about a pyrethrin spray. I would stay away from that as well.
I am talking about a lidocaine or antibacterial spray. It should alleviate the itching for a while, and possibly help it not get worse.
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Last post by Eddiespaghetti
25 Sep 2023, 22:29
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Dog passing quite hard stool
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Junemason1973 » 19 Sep 2023, 03:09
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Hi,
My dog Jyn has been doing really well on enzorb, pre and pro biotics and a gastrointestinal food.
But the last couple of days he's been passing hard dry stool, I haven't changed anything regarding his meds or diet so...
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I,too had good luck with pumpkin, Hopefully, when the steroids are finished, you will see improvement.
Let us know.
Barb
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25 Sep 2023, 15:22
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Last post by Mister McBoots
23 Sep 2023, 20:02
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EPI Katana - Book series!!!
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Olesia711 » 18 Sep 2023, 14:25
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Epi4Dogs are pleased to announce that one of our EPI dogs, Katana, became the “muse” for Ashley Petit-Homme (Katana’s human companion) book(s).
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This is the book:
Katana is the main character in a...
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so glad you ordered it for your kids Pam.... i too ordered one for my grandson :)
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Sep 2023, 19:29
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Starting Enzymes
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GSD Dad » 09 Sep 2023, 20:47
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Hi everybody,
My GSD Luna is 6 months old and has recently started having all of the symptoms of EPI. She’s been having rough stools and we’ve been up every night for 2 weeks. She had been on metronidazole and pro pectalin...
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Now that you have the correct diagnosis... you can proceed :)
As mentioned by others, i would start supplementing with B12... i personally used Wonderlabs Pet Factor B12.
Also.... i agree with your vet but not for the same...
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Sep 2023, 19:28
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Enzyme Product question
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PipersMom » 16 Sep 2023, 05:45
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Jody our Nutritionist wanted me to ask the following:
Hi Shawn, I was curious if anyone in your EPI group has tried this product? Raw pancreas isn't always easy to find so this seems a lot easier for people. I wondered...
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Thank you all.
I use PancreVed Powder and plan to stick with that. Our Nutritionist wanted me to see what others here thought.
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Last post by PipersMom
19 Sep 2023, 05:01
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Bad Breath
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PipersMom » 11 Sep 2022, 12:21
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Hi, Piper has been doing great but recently we had to go to an internist because she was getting lots of vurps. He changed her diet from The Farmers Dog Beef Recipe to me cooking her food for her. It is also a lot lower in...
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Some good news
After removing the cottage cheese and keeping the three meals at 1 cup each her stool stabled out and was good. That lasted 4 days. This morning her stool was super soft and mushy although I was able to pick...
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Last post by PipersMom
16 Sep 2023, 05:40
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Hair loss in a dog with EPI
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awesome » 02 Oct 2018, 11:57
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Hey Folks,
I am new to the EPI4DOGS forum. I rescued a 3-1/2 shetland sheepdog in April. Shortly thereafter she was diagnosed with EPI. Started her on the enzymes and B-12 injections. The first enzyme we tried didn't work so...
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Hey Folks,
I am new to the EPI4DOGS forum. I rescued a 3-1/2 shetland sheepdog in April. Shortly thereafter she was diagnosed with EPI. Started her on the enzymes and B-12 injections. The first enzyme we tried didn't work so...
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Last post by willy66
15 Sep 2023, 09:07
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round of tylosin for maintenance
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REGIFLOR » 21 Aug 2023, 17:45
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Hi all, My Hannah dog has been stable for so long it was surprising to observe a flare up as I refer to it - in her stool (more liquid, yellow, some flatulence) . This August flare up seems to coincide with her skin...
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My vet goes in our back yard & points out the plants my dogs are likely allergic to. She also says to have my dogs all step in warm water & pat their paws, every time they go out. It's hard to keep up with this, so yes to...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
14 Sep 2023, 17:59
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Having issues for the first time in a while.
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zoetaylor96 » 30 Aug 2023, 17:47
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Hello everyone!
It's been a while since I've posted on here. Due to this incredible page, we have had a wonderfully healthy pup for a while now. He has been on a strict diet of First Mate chicken and blueberries, Enzyme...
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Hi Zoe,
How is Archi doing now?
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Last post by Olesia711
13 Sep 2023, 18:49
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Possible to give viokace tablets without crushing
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Tag » 11 Sep 2023, 20:05
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Hi
I did ask for help recently on Cotazym given Viokace was discontinued in Ontario however Viokace is now available again so we're back on Viokace tablets 20,000.
We've had good success with the Viokace but our bernese is...
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is it that he is having trouble with the Viokase, once it is crushed into a powder and the powder is what is difficult for him to swallow....????
And yet, if you give him the Viokase pill whole (not crushed) it just doesn't...
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13 Sep 2023, 18:29
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