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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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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Last post by Olesia711
25 Jan 2024, 13:22
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Covetrus Pancreatic Enzyme Concentrate
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KFF » 20 Jan 2024, 13:56
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I was experimenting with the best pancreatic enzyme for my golden retriever and after much trial and error she is well managed on enzymes from Enzyme Diane. That being said, I have a 500 tablet bottle of Cevetrus Pancreatic...
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i agree 1005 with Jeremy.........................., unless your pup has been diagnosed with EPI... i would not give a puppy a digestive enzymes as a supplement...... this should not be necessary.
It is only as some dogs...
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Last post by Olesia711
24 Jan 2024, 12:44
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New member. Looking for advice
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Bill » 21 Jan 2024, 10:37
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My name is Bill. My 3 yr old Australian Labradoodle was recently diagnosed with EPI. The vet prescribed some enzymes tablets for her and a new dog food. After 2 weeks we were not seeing much improvement. Her weight loss...
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Jeremy....hahaha... that i beat you to the explanation.
You hit the nail on the head... it is difficult finding foods without peas in them... so we have to do the best we can with what we have to work with.
Personally i am...
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Last post by Olesia711
23 Jan 2024, 19:56
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Enzyme dose not working? What should I try next?
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lylzzf3841 » 20 Dec 2023, 01:09
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Previous post about a possible EPI diagnosis with TLI 6.7 -
In short, Leo has been on Enzyme Diane 6x for 3 days now, his stool didn't improve, and I somehow feel... it's getting progressively worse... I noticed he's also...
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thanks for your answers. really appreciate it!!!
Okay.. so the food is home made... IMHO... that is excellent and the best. Alleviates a lot of concerns and issues.
Regarding SE (SLippery Elm)... we can suggest to folks...
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Last post by Olesia711
22 Jan 2024, 20:48
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Tylan started...... no poos since.....
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Kissy1921 » 16 Jan 2024, 08:32
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Good afternoon folks
An update on Molly who has her blood tests next week to check what is going on with her or to confirm her EPI.
After 7 days on Amoxicillin her SIBO/SID returned a week later and she had quiet hit and...
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Last post by Olesia711
22 Jan 2024, 13:08
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Raw Pancreas portion confusion
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jkblack » 20 Jan 2024, 11:55
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On this page it shows that One to three or four ounces of raw pancreas can replace one teaspoon of pancreatic extract . SiriusNaturalPetFoods.com said that I should give my dog 1oz per 10 lbs of the dog's weight. For a 64...
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let us know how it goes :)
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Last post by Olesia711
21 Jan 2024, 11:49
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Long lasting EPI friendly chews
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Danica » 14 Nov 2023, 19:40
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Hello!
I recently adopted a 3 year old German shepherd with EPI dx. I’ve had her for about 3 months and she is in great health and we have a great routine with her meals and enzymes. But I was hoping to learn about any long...
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Not sure how you would treat a yak bone with enzymes. Maybe give after an enzymed meal.
How about starting a new thread and introducing us to your Epi pup Jasper?
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
19 Jan 2024, 09:34
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Would Love Your Wisdom
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Miley’s Mom » 12 Jan 2024, 22:18
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I think we are generally moving in the right direction!
I’m so confused about poop. It’s been leaps and bounds better since the day we started enzymes and I’ve been super happy with how we’re progressing. We’re about to...
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Excellent article Jeremy.... thanks for posting!!!!
.... interestingly though...... the bacterium that the Tylan decreases are the bacterium that EPI dogs have an overload of :
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located in this research:...
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Last post by Olesia711
15 Jan 2024, 13:28
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At a loss..uncontrollable itching?? .please help
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Haleschmidt » 12 Jan 2024, 16:10
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My dog is a 3.5 year old GSD diagnosed with EPI right around his first birthday. We have done B12 and enzyme Diane combinations over the last 2.5 years that have worked great. Over the last few months, he has been itching...
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YES!!!!!!!!!!! EPI dogs have a huge depletion in fat soluble vitamins and unfortunately, the enzymes don't help with this... they did a study and even after you put an EPI dog on enzymes, their fat-soluble vitamins still...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Jan 2024, 19:39
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Poop soft again after being normal for a few years
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mkazin » 13 Nov 2023, 14:25
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My 4 year old EPI girl Scottie (GSD Mix) has had almost completely normal poos for a few years now. Over the past few days, it's been quite soft again. Not quite diarrhea but the next closest thing. Orange and very soft....
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Slippery Elm does the same as Benefiber... HOWEVER Slippery Elm is not as harsh.
Either do what Jeremy recommended... if giving the Benefiber, either reduce the Slippery Elm or stop the slippery elm all together and then if...
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Last post by Olesia711
12 Jan 2024, 11:45
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This Cat...
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Montgomery » 10 Jan 2024, 19:55
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So, Montgomery's been a bit unwell. He's had a cough, which seems to be going away. I think he's working on a good hairball. He had a wooly stool this morning and seems to be feeling better. We've been doing his lights...
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The cough seems to be about gone now, thank goodness. He's back to his active, chaotic little self, shooting marbles, tipping Flapjack and generally raising Cain. His veterinarian.... Feed Hypodiet, boil his bedding, don't...
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Last post by Montgomery
12 Jan 2024, 05:10
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12-28-23 Dog Food Recall
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Olesia711 » 28 Dec 2023, 12:38
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Just sharing... there is another dog food recall:
Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
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Thanks for sharing this important information! It's crucial for pet owners to stay informed about recalls like this one. Safety is a top priority when it comes to our pets' well-being. Immaculate Grid
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Last post by rosiewilsonnsjh
12 Jan 2024, 02:09
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Struggling, help with GSD please
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Kissy1921 » 29 Dec 2023, 06:10
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Hello to everybody and thank you for letting me join. I desperately need some help as feel at the moment we are sinking and not sure what to do next .
I have a GSD Molly, who is 3 yrs old and all of her life until March...
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Mine is the Gut Guard.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
11 Jan 2024, 16:31
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So many questions for EPI GS dog
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cfreeman0405 » 15 Feb 2023, 12:43
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Let me start off mentioning I am so thankful I found this website. I'm overwhelmed with all the information, so forgive me if I have overlooked a previous post regarding some of my questions.
Here is how it all started. My...
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I adopted a dog from Thailand once, and they also had difficulty eating and being healthy. Lots of from there have challenging lives, and it's unfortunate.
For Sin, try changing his food a bit, like using different kinds or...
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Last post by debbybender
09 Jan 2024, 10:58
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B-12 Supplementation - 3 questions please
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Mackie's Mom » 07 Jan 2024, 12:41
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Mackie Mac is doing really well. She is back to her pre-EPI weight. She gets 1 tsp enzymes per cup kibble, 1 Proviable, 1 Omeprazole. She is eating 5 cups kibble (78 lb girl), divided into 2 meals. She has two darker than...
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Hi Laura and thanks for the details about Mackie. Sounds like she has done really well...... except my going forward concern would be for the B12 situation.
If she was receiving B12 shots for the past 6 weeks and her B12...
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Jan 2024, 12:06
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Confused about enzymes
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Nainbud » 06 Jan 2024, 13:19
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Hello All
It's been a while I have been here. I hope you all and our epi babies our doing great.
My epi baby Buddy has fought a lot of battles in the last 2 years. She was diagnosed with Distemper in 2022 leading to full...
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if the Nyla Bone you would like to give Buddy is something that she cannot break off little pieces and do intestinal or tooth damage to herself.. ... then yes... that is perfectly fine. BUT...again, i personally would avoid...
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Jan 2024, 10:43
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Possible EPI - please help
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Winnieph1 » 30 Aug 2023, 01:31
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Hello - I don’t know where else to turn to so I’m hoping someone can help me please. I’ve been to my vets but unfortunately they haven’t been of much help, I am booked in for a second opinion at a different vet on Monday and...
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regarding food and diabetic blood spikes..... OMG...... you are going to be amazed at how much you learn about food.
I remember years ago i used to chuckle to myself when i was told fresh (free-range) farm eggs are better...
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Last post by Olesia711
07 Jan 2024, 16:56
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Advice prior to EPI testing
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Kay Pups » 31 Dec 2023, 16:43
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Hello,
My almost 9 year old Standard Poodle, Lilah, has a history of what we suspect to be pancreatitis - occasional episodes of low appetite with some vomiting and abdominal tenderness. She was seen last by the vet...
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Kay, I am so sorry to hear of Lilas diagnosis.
There is a therapy that has helped many people and animals you might look into. It uses Tagamet and Benadryl.
Here is a group:
Best wishes, give Lilah a hug.
Jill
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Last post by jilbert57
06 Jan 2024, 09:21
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Maezi dx cancer
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wandaMaeZi » 29 Dec 2023, 15:10
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Hello all. Tis been awhile .
Maezi has been doing well - she developed Cushings 2 years ago that has been managed well with meds .
Her EPI has been in check for a long long time 😊
She had an ACL surgery 2 years ago that she...
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Oh Wanda,
It is heart-wrenching knowing that they are in the twilight of their days....... the ONLY words i have that may be considered as advice, but i am hesitant to even label this as such cause every situation is unique...
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Last post by Olesia711
05 Jan 2024, 12:07
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2024 New Year
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Olesia711 » 31 Dec 2023, 16:40
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We, the staff at Epi4Dogs would like to wish everyone ... with and without a tail :D ..... a very Happy 2024 New Year!!!
May you all be safe, have good health and truly enjoy the new year!
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Happy New Year everyone!
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Last post by jilbert57
02 Jan 2024, 13:10
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Beautiful Calendar
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Montgomery » 27 Dec 2023, 16:58
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We just received next year's calendar and it's lovely. I like how the pets are listed as being loved by their humans. It's a nice touch. You all have beautiful animals!
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Congratulation! tunnel rush :D :D
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Last post by bridgejogger
29 Dec 2023, 04:08
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PanTenex Christmas Sale 🎄
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Michaela » 20 Dec 2023, 09:35
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Christmas Sale - get 10% off
Dec 20-25, use code XMAS10
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So great. But it seems I'm a bit late, right?
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Last post by jamesrobinson
29 Dec 2023, 03:02
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Which Probiotic/Prebiotic to start with
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jleach04 » 05 Aug 2022, 13:37
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There seems to be a ton of information on pro/pre biotics helping SIDs but I am at a loss as to which one to try first. Prior to his dx, we did use fortiflora for a time, which seemed to have some positive impact on his...
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Keep a food journal for your dog and restrict him freedom of movement for a while. This time of year, a lot of things might trigger allergic responses. pico park
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28 Dec 2023, 22:35
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