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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HUNGER LEVELS?
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REGIFLOR » 09 Feb 2022, 16:42
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Is hunger supposed to subside (Eventually) as the weight increases and the consistency of the poop normalizes, or is the hunger always present with an EPI dog?
My dog is constantly searching for food, so triggered by hearing...
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thank you everyone who shared advice on hunger - i am slowly understanding more and more about this condition....
also would characterize it as a condition ? syndrome, disease...? i realize it is not reversible, but the...
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Last post by REGIFLOR
10 Feb 2022, 18:51
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Newly Diagnosed EPI
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Hstarksen » 07 Feb 2022, 12:02
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Hello Everyone,
My 3yr old dog Shiloh was just diagnosed this past week with EPI and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. I have ordered enzymes from enzymedianne and am waiting for those to arrive. What is the difference between...
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yes... with some dogs, when B12 is low, the poo will remain sloppy until the B12 levels are increased.
Also.... there actually have been some, but rather rare, but it does happen, where the dog has EPI but does not have...
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09 Feb 2022, 21:11
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confused about the vet
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gtheobald » 08 Feb 2022, 16:51
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My Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Tessi, was diagnosed with EPI Saturday. The vet said to just give her the enzymes with her food and she would be fine.
She did not say anything about B12 although she gave her a shot when she drew...
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Also, if you are interested, Dr. Clark at Clemson did a genetics study on Corgi's (although these were Pembroke Welsh Corgis- -so genetically they may not be similar) with EPI back in 2015....
Evans JM, Tsai KL, Starr-Moss...
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Last post by Olesia711
08 Feb 2022, 19:24
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I have a POOP question (help me, please <3).
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theopatch » 05 Feb 2022, 18:04
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Hi everyone — this is my first time posting. We have a foster dog who was diagnosed with EPI and we are trying to get his diet sorted out before he moves on to his forever family (we want to set him up for success!).
Since...
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We are doing that! For his weight he should have 1.5-2c of dehydrated raw kibble and we are feeding 3c.
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Last post by theopatch
08 Feb 2022, 12:26
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New case to be confirmed - HELP needed please!
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REGIFLOR » 05 Feb 2022, 20:57
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Hi everyone! I'm so relieved to have found this forum. I feel home already!
1. CANADA VET REFERRAL:
I am in Quebec Canada so if anyone is nearby please let me know if you have found a vet in Ottawa or Montreal that has...
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I have heard of putting the enzymes into capsules & giving with meals. I do this with tylan for my maltipoo with IBS. It can be a lot of work, but it also eliminates the problem of mouth sores from enzymes.
I usually mix...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
07 Feb 2022, 20:25
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Newly diagnosed
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SherriZ » 05 Feb 2022, 08:25
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Good Morning, My Harley is a newly diagnosed 3 1/2 year old German Shepherd. I got the call with her lab results yesterday. I have a few initial questions. The vet has her enzymes ordered. She has been on the Costco food...
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Thank you to you all for being so helpful and welcoming. I have ordered some Slippery Elm and will try that with the enzymes and do the best I can wth feeding on workdays. I have ordered a scale to track her weight to see...
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Last post by SherriZ
06 Feb 2022, 17:21
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Scale
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SherriZ » 06 Feb 2022, 08:57
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My GSD Harley is newly diagnosed. I was wondering, how often did you weigh your dogs at first? Would it be beneficial to get a dog scale for home use?
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Olesia makes a good point, reminds me of my daughter with my grandson. Drives herself crazy.
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
06 Feb 2022, 16:22
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Disguising enzymes
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Donna Warmer » 31 Jan 2022, 16:10
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We haven't been on the Forum in a long time. Our 2nd EPI dog, Ziska, has been doing excellent as far as EPI is concerned until recently. She has had DM (degenerative myelopathy) for over 2 1/2 years. Ziska, is thought to be...
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I am so sorry for your loss. You loved her well, and she went when she was ready. I love the children's book, Dog Heaven, by Cynthia Rylant. When I know a family who loses a dog, I try and gift one to them. The adults are...
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Last post by Tuckaboo Pam
05 Feb 2022, 13:59
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Introduction
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Teila » 26 Dec 2021, 23:24
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G'Day from Far North Queensland! I just wanted to introduce myself and Ziggy. I will try and keep a long story short but my sister is a registered breeder of Rough Coated Collies and unfortunately, a puppy from her last...
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I have finally caught up with your whole amazing story. I am looking forward to the next chapters to see what is going on with Ziggy. We are cheering you and Ziggy on. Keep us updated.
Barb
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Last post by Barb
04 Feb 2022, 08:40
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New to EPI, on and off diarrhea problem
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lexithornton2 » 31 Jan 2022, 13:09
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Hi everyone!
My dog Cleo was diagnosed with EPI right after Thanksgiving, so it has been about 2 months since we started treating her for it. We have made some progress but still have a long way to go before I'd say she is...
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Hi Lexi,
That is a decent poo ... Yes there are indications of a little SID, but not enough to worry about.
Give the increased and crushed enzyme tablets a few more days .. let us know if things improve.....and post another...
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Last post by Olesia711
03 Feb 2022, 18:25
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About waiting 20 minutes before feeding
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TrixEPIMama » 29 Jan 2022, 15:21
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Everywhere, including here, I see the advice to put the enzymes into slightly moistened food then wait 20 minutes before feeding.
I found that when I did that with my EPI dog Trixie the previously successful enzyme...
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The best way to tell if things are going right is to look at the poop. There is a poop chart linked at the bottom of the page. Dogs with EPI should at least get to a 3 on the chart, and most can get to a 2. The poop should...
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Last post by TrixEPIMama
01 Feb 2022, 18:07
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New Diagnosis and Treament Not Working
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ssmith » 18 Oct 2021, 09:34
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Hey, I am new to the forum and honestly joined out of desperation for help. I have a two year old German Shepherd named Harmony, and she started having some issues around 3 months ago. First it started out as diarrhea, and...
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Ahhh, that's kinda what I was afraid of. I mean what would taste worse than poop?? I'll try the pineapple and see what happens. Her sister picked up the habit as well, so they are a lovey bunch with their poop breath. The...
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Last post by ssmith
01 Feb 2022, 16:44
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Home made feeding - confused
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Floramac » 31 Jan 2022, 13:41
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Hello, I want to change Kenzie to a home made diet. But I want to give her raw bones, she has raw bones at the moment and absolutely adores them. Can I do a mix of home cooked diet with raw bones on the side or does it need...
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i used to give my Izzy raw bones all the time.... but how i did it was:
1. give a raw meaty bone (scrape as much fat off the bone as you can) within 1 hour either before or after a meal with enzymes.
2.take the bone away...
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Last post by Olesia711
31 Jan 2022, 23:01
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B-12 shots plus WonderLabs B-12 with IF?
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maya193 » 01 Nov 2021, 11:03
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Hello all! New EPI mom here. Maya is a 4 year old German Shep/Malinois. Question: Currently the vet has us on weekly B-12 shots for six weeks, then monthly shots (plus enzymes). She is starting week 3 and I haven't been...
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And here we are....month 4! So, to update....Maya has gained a lot of her weight back. I noticed at the point she really was gaining that her poo really became more normal....chocoate brown, firm, etc. I wonder if the weight...
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Last post by maya193
31 Jan 2022, 10:10
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2022 CALENDARS
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Jean » 29 Jan 2022, 05:33
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You will be delighted to know that the calendars netted
$6,450
Can we thank each, and everyone of you who bought one, or contributed in maybe another way
I will be wonderful for us to further research into this enigma...
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Can I say we have thee Shepherds since 1989, and berfore, a mix god knows what ,and a bearded collie,who lived to 20 yrs old broke my heart
but Kara Killed me
its the way it is, I love my extended family
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Last post by Jean
30 Jan 2022, 15:54
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Panacare for EPI
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1sbetsy » 27 Jan 2022, 16:31
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Our perfect GSD, Prudence, who suffered with EPI, went to heaven just after Christmas. We have the enzyme, Panacare (1 unopened bottle and 2 partial bottles) which we would gladly give to you for your dog. We are in upstate...
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I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Last post by Montgomery
27 Jan 2022, 23:28
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EPI Pets and Fat
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Montgomery » 26 Jan 2022, 19:55
The naturopath Montgomery saw in December would like him to be eating something else, because he feels the food he's currently on is irritating his insides. So far, we've lost the kibble, with very good results, but the wet...
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Last post by Montgomery
26 Jan 2022, 19:55
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New to EPI and struggling
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Jrusso8 » 04 Jan 2022, 18:34
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Hi everyone,
I am about one month into my pups diagnosis with EPI. She is 1 year and 6 months old, Collie & English bulldog mix (yes super strange combination. Was totally an accident). My fiancé and I began our journey...
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I am still struggling, too. My soulful and beautiful German Shepherd puppy Maui was diagnosed on Dec 28 (10 mos old) and my vet seems to not know much about EPI. Reading through this was very helpful and the folks on the...
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Last post by laurieryan
26 Jan 2022, 12:26
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? relapse
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MelC » 25 Jan 2022, 03:13
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Hello all my dog Meg has had EPI for approximately 18 months. After the initial issues things had settled down and she was doing really well sticking to the same food and enzyme capsules.
However over the past week she has...
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I thank you both for your replies.
Meg is 4, she has been doing so well just on Chappie twice a day with onelypex capsule each time and a bit of keffir.
her weight was back up to pre illness and she was energetic and...
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Last post by MelC
26 Jan 2022, 12:09
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Urgent Help with managment of SID
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Paola Guzman » 18 Jan 2022, 04:43
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Hi Every one, my name is Paola and my pet's name is Patacon, we are from Colombia, we discover he has EPI 6 months ago, and after some research, I started to give him daily digestive enzymes from Ampel nutrition with each...
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Arlene.... thank you Thank You THANK YOU for reaching out to Paola!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And if you can email me (olesia.kennedy@gmail.com) with any new/updated resources for Vets that understand EPI and/or where one could access...
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Last post by Olesia711
25 Jan 2022, 14:43
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Maddie needs blood test and I can't find what tests need to be run.
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sapresley » 23 Jan 2022, 22:41
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I am taking my EPI fur baby to the vet tomorrow and have been searching this site for the blood tests that need to be run on her to find out what's going on with her and can't find what I'm looking for. Probably would bite...
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just a heads up, its food fasted only for 12 hours, so its as well to get an appointment early moning and not towards the weekend as the samples go to a lab they need to be as freash as can be
the website says 8-12 hours...
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Last post by Jean
25 Jan 2022, 13:43
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Small Simethecone
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Montgomery » 20 Jan 2022, 20:42
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For anyone else with tiny hairballs out there...Montgomery takes Ovol to stop painful gas from getting trapped in his small intestine. Ovol is made for colicky infants, and the active ingredient is Simethecone. I just found...
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Thanks. He's good for awhile now. I usually have an open bottle and a spare, and when I open the spare, a I buy a new spare and I've never had a problem. Now I have four spares, and when I open one, I'll replace it. I've...
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Last post by Montgomery
23 Jan 2022, 22:38
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Struggling with Vet
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PooganNash » 19 Jan 2022, 10:30
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My dog was diagnosed in September of 2021. He has not gained any of his weight back. Currently we are feeding Ultimino. I asked my vet about changing food to assist with weight gain, since I believe my dog is under weight by...
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Barb,
Thank you so much for the encouragement!!!
I do keep a daily journal and track bowel movements
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Last post by PooganNash
22 Jan 2022, 19:50
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Dosing help
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Michele » 21 Jan 2022, 15:46
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I just received an order of Pantenex. According to the company they are a 10x product. Compared to my last label of enzyme Diane 6x, the values are higher on the 6x from Diane. Considerably higher. In your valued opinion,...
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i agree. Go ahead and use i tsp of the Pantenex per 1 cup of food.....
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21 Jan 2022, 18:59
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Off Topic.....plea
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Olesia711 » 17 Jan 2022, 22:42
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DOUG HOUSE IS THE ADMIN FOR THE EXOCRINE PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY IN DOGS FACEBOOK PAGE......
OVER THE YEARS, DOUG'S EPI FACEBOOK PAGE HAS HELPED MANY, MANY PEOPLE AND EVEN THOUGH NOT PART OF EPI4DOGS- -HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN...
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in the meantime.... i do hope folks come thru for him, like he has come thru for many EPI folks.................
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21 Jan 2022, 11:30
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