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By robin brain
Why Your Dogs Need Dog Stairs

The dog owners will go a long way in ensuring the best comforts to make their pets lives simple and enjoyable. The pet shops are deluded with a range of accessories for the pets including dog stairs, dog doors and many others, which have evolved with the changing times to suit the needs of the pets and their owners. Dog stairs help the dogs to access high places with less effort and it is particularly useful for ailing and aging dogs and pups. Jumping from cots, cars or from

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By Christine LayugOfficial Guide
Forever Memories

When it comes to comfortable beds, there’s nothing that can beat the softness of memory foam beds. Why? Well if you asked that question, then certainly you haven’t laid on one. Now how to describe the softness of memory foams, well a very specific description of it is that when you press your hands on it, then remove it, you will see a perfect impression of the same hand. This is the reason why it’s called memory foam, it memorizes form.nMemory foam is made

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By Alex Howell
Loss of Appetite Due to Dog Diarrhea - 4 Common Causes

Diarrhea in dogs will also result to loss of appetite. This is due to the sensitive state of the dog’s stomach causing it to reject any food. Loss of appetite due to dog diarrhea is also an indication of another problem in your dog that needs to be treated. 1. Bacterial and Viral Infection When your dog is free to scavenge it could end up eating something highly infested with bad bacteria. This will cause upset stomach that leads to diarrhea and appetite loss. Loss of appet

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By Marina Janakievska
Measuring a horse it’s not a difficult job at all

If you wish to purchase a horse or to sell one, it will be really utile for you if you measure it 1st. At 1st you may believe that this chore is difficult, but it isn’t in accuracy. Perhaps you haven’t practiced this before, this is not a horse from horse games that could be overwhelmed for an instance, but as in every other sphere of interest here are as well some tricks that have to be used to make your job much easier. Most habituated method is "hands" measuring, which

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By sarajhon
5 Most Useful Diet and Nutrition Tips for Dogs

Pets deserve your attention and that is why it is important to give your dog healthy diet. The mental health of animals also depends on the diet as if they eat unhealthy food, they don’t get the necessary nutrients, proteins, and vitamins due to which, the whole body and brain are affected. Majority of the pet owners fail to decide that which type of food should be given to a dog as some prefer to give dry food just because they do not want to spend time for cooking. On the

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By Rohini Attarde
Dog Kennels Surrey – A Resort for your Pet

Often at times people wish to go on weekend holidays or a business trip. You might be hoping to enjoy a long vacation with your loved ones at some exotic location resting in a cool resort spread with amenities such as a spa, massage parlors and recreation centers. You will then intend to have a potty inside the resort for you beloved pet. Hey, wait. Is this possible? No, it’s not. What will you do in such a situation? The worry about your pet will prevent you from going on

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By john picha
PVC Orthopedic Dog Beds

Rover Company manufactures the best PVC Orthopedic Dog Beds on the market today in the USA. The first thing you need to think of is your pooch. What size is your dog? Does he or she need a Large Dog Bed? Alternatively, maybe you want the dog bed to fit in with the décor of the house. Think about the quality of the bed you are looking for. A high quality PVC Orthopedic Dog Bed is a good choice when you need a Large Dog Bed, providing your dog is in good health. If arthritis b

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By Anne Ming
What Should You Do if Your Dog Gets Parvo

Dreaded as it may seem, there are dog parvo treatments that you can use at home. However, if your dog doesn’t have the necessary immunization from this disease and the puppy is quite young, you are better off taking your dog to the vet because the disease can really be critical. It has complications that you want to be addressed fast because if not, your dog would definitely suffer so much from it.nnRight now, there are parvo treatment medicines available at pet care center

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Asthma in Dogs

Dogs that have asthma are less frequent than felines that have it. Some studies have shown that the asthma is more frequent in small and middle age dogs. Asthma can change the life of the pet, just like in humans. Have you ever seen a dog that had asthma or he had an asthma attack? It can be shocking to watch. They begin by coughing, wheezing and sneezing. If the attack is too severe, the dog can even faint or have serious respiratory problems. What is the reason for Asthma i

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By Anita Hall
Common Pet Meds That Every Pet Owner Should Know about

As our constant and most loving companions, dogs and cats should never have to suffer the pain of heart worm or kidney disease. Yet sometimes these ailments are unavoidable, and we should strive to provide the best care offered by modern veterinary medicine. Pet owners that are active in their animals' health and preventative care should take a few moments to educate themselves about some of the most common pet meds out there so that they can fully understand the usage of eac

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By Jessy Adam
Types Of Luxury Dog Beds

If you are searching for luxury dog beds for your dog, then you must not get worried because there are many shops with a wide variety of beautiful and luxurious beds for your dog. If you have a dog and you love it, then you most be careful about it. You should not ignore the comfort of your dog as you care for your other family members. Dogs must be pampered and cared because they want and deserve this. There are many different types of dogs that are sold in the market and yo

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By Dharmender kumar
Dog Training Guide – Simple Yet Useful Ideas

It is really good to have a new dog in family. Dogs are always pampered like own kids despite of having so much differences from humans. The joy of having a dog can transform into nightmare when dogs becomes wild on certain occasions and start doing whatever they want inside the home. Therefore, it is compulsory to train your dog as soon as you get them to diminish the chances of havoc that he may create at any occasion. Training a dog is not a big and complicated thing but n

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By Nivedita Saini
Heartgard Plus if Your Dog is Suffering From Heartworms

Heartworms as the name suggests are the worms that infest the heart of dogs. If a dog is infested by heartworms, it can cause a potential damage to their health and even cause death in certain cases if not taken care of in time. Heartworm detection in dogs is quite difficult as the symptoms are not very evident and it can be months before you actually figure out that your dog is infested with heartworms. Can my dog also get heartworms?rnAny dog can get infected with heartworm

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"Killer" Sounds Like Such a Harsh Word. Could We Call It a Repellent?

When you have a bed bug infestation, you want the bugs dead and gone. Period. Whatever will kill them in the most effective, most efficient way possible – that is the treatment for you. It is only natural that you want a bed bug killer and you want it now. However extreme that statement may sound, it is fairly reflective of the reaction that most people have when they discover a bed bug problem in their homes. Some products on the market for the removal of bed bugs call the

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By Paul Ryan
Advent of side-effect less Flea medications

Flea medications must be such that it does not cause any side effect on the pet. Side effects of medications are bad; they almost make the pet more and more ill and give no relief from the flea sand ticks. Mostly all flea medications contain harmful pesticides, which harm a dog and at the same time cause skin irritation. These medications are not only a threat to the pet but also for the pet owners. Kids love to play with dogs and such medications will accidentally meet kids

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By Dharmender kumar
Pet Grooming – supplies and necessary steps

If you own a pet then its your responsibility to take better care of his health and hygiene. Grooming is the very first thing which comes into your mind when talking about the pet hygiene and cleanliness. While most of the pet owners prefer to take their pets to grooming stores, there is a group of people who don’t want their pets to be groomed by other people's hand. It is obvious because those professionals will never treat your pooch with that much care and love that you

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The Power Of A Pet!

Have you ever thought about the power of a pet? If you are a cat person, you are aware of the “power” your cat has over the household and you. But, that is not what I am talking about. The word pet can mean our animal friend and what they mean to us or pet can mean the gift you give your animal friend, when you give pets and scratches. Both meanings are very powerful in what they do. The purpose of today’s article is to rekindle in your mind, the benefits having a pet br

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By Christine LayugOfficial Guide
Approved By Dogs

Ever wished that we could sit with our pets when we travel on airplanes? Sadly, airports don’t allow that. Well that was back then, now there are some airline approved dog carriers that allows dogs to sit besides their owners, and the only airline approved dog carriers are the sherpa dog carriers.nAs far as we civilians know, an airport is among the most secured but strictest place in our world. We can’t blame them though, because of what’s happening in our

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By sectrix.articles
How To Have The Proper Cage

As human beings, we do not buy a home except we intend to reside comfortably on it. The exact same goes for a dog cage for your dog; the pet would like it if it will probably stay comfortably in it. Because of this, it is extremely good to pick the correct cage that's stretched and sufficiently big to house your dog comfortably. Do not assume that comfortable place signifies a big room inside the cage. If there's a large space in the cage, then the dog can soil on 1 finish, w

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The Big And The Small

Species in dogs vary greatly when it comes to shapes, sizes and colors. Some dogs are big some are small, some are large some are little, some are furry some are fuzzy. All dogs have their own uniqueness or differences in looks (but some owners would like their dogs to look alike) shapes and sizes. nnSo when it comes to dog beds, there are also a lot of variety of dog beds such as the small dog beds and big dog beds. So why did they make some small dog beds and big dog beds y

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By Derek Farley
A Quick Guide To Russian Dwarf Hamsters

The Russian dwarf hamster (Phodopus sungorus) is distantly related to the common golden hamster (Mescricetus auratus) that is native to Syria. Introduced to the U.S. in the early 1980s, they arrived from England where they first came on the market in 1970. Other names for the Russian dwarf hamster include Hairy-Footed, Campbell's, Winter White, and Siberian. A thick-bodied rodent, it has a nearly invisible short tail, and prominent cheek pouches. Adults average three to four

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Are Animals Afraid of the Afterlife and Death?

Ever wondered what animals think about death? Or, if they know anything about the afterlife – if it exists? How it works? I was undecided how I felt about this issue for many years, until I met an injured wild deer at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation where I worked on staff. I was delighted when the deer began talking with me. One deer became a dear friend (no pun intended) and I always looked forward to feeding time when I got to sit and chat with this very special being named Roland. I always took his favorite foods to eat and sat down with him while we communed together.

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By Savannah Flence
Black Kittens: Folklores and Superstitions

Black kittens have been tagged as a bad omen for over the years. In fact, people from different cultures have folktales and superstitions about these cats. Find out the contrasting beliefs men have imposed over these little creatures. And how pet lovers see them differently. One of the oldest tales of black cats is from England. It is believed that keeping one in the house of a fisherman's wife would mean bringing the husband home from sea safely. Latvian farmers that find bl

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By Josie Parker
Discover The Secret Effective And Less Harsh Dog Training

One of the most gratifying experiences is undergoing dog training with your pet. It is not only satisfying but also a responsible thing to do. Being a dog owner, you have to make sure that your dog understands certain commands and limitations. It is also a way to establish a good relationship with your dog. You can build a relationship that is based on love, trust and respect. Truth be told, you can actually protect your dog’s life by making sure that they are trained. Class

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By Dan Ellis
Healthy Pet Food Recipes

In the trend of eating healthy it’s time to get some healthy pet food recipes going and get your pet eating one of them so they can have a nngreat long life! The Honest Kitchen is one of the few companies that have stepped nnup to the forefront of making healthy pet food recipes.nnIn striving to make pet food better and healthy for your animals they have come up with a process of dehydrating fresh and raw organic items nninto a balanced blend of vitamins, minerals and e

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By Vijay Kumar
How to Find the Best Dog Food

These days, looking for dog food is not hard at all. Perhaps everywhere we go most especially in supermarkets, we find a wide variety of dog food that we can give to our furry buddies. Like most products, people have different point of views when it comes to choosing the best food for their pets. But despite these many differences, there is one very important factor to consider and that is the nutritional value found on what’s fed to them. Finding the best dog food is perha

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By Malik
Pick the Best Cat Tree for Your Favorite Pet

A cat tree is one of the best things you can get for your cat to give them a place to abide and stay a large portion of their time. These animals will have some good times going here and there, roosting, jumping and scratching on these structures and you will make certain that different furniture materials in the house are secured. So as to get the best ones for your pets, you have to put at the top of the priority list various things to guarantee that you offer them the best

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By Alex de la Cruz
Why Should You Own A Shetland Sheepdog

The Shetland Sheepdog was a popular breed of dog used by farmers in England for herding sheep. Its name speaks for itself - almost everybody can tell that it was bred for that purpose even without research. The farmers chose this pooch for the job because of its willingness to learn and be taught. Very cooperative and obedient makes the task of training way too easy. It's smart too, learning commands quickly. It's mild natured and always looking forward to pleasing the boss.

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By Debbie Reade
Strategic Worming Plans - Stamp Out Parasites

Equest is a powerful worming treatment available online from specialist suppliers. This leading product can help to form an important part of a strategic worming plan to protect your horses from intestinal parasites. Why is Worming so Important? Horses and other land grazing animals are at high risk from intestinal worms. The eggs from worms are carried to the ground by the faeces from infested hosts. These eggs can survive in the dirt and on grass and vegetation for some tim

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Training Your Dog The Right Way

Whether your dog is just a puppy or well into adulthood, there are many things you, as a pet owner, need to be aware of. Training your dog is an important step in starting off on the right foot and teaching him obedience. All dogs - no matter how old - need some form of training so that they can ...

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By Derick Senatore
Top 10 Best Dog Foods

Choosing from the top 10 best dog foods does not have to be difficult. Most dog owners seem to make this task a hard thing to do. Well the good news is, it' not that hard at all. You don't have to be one of those dog owners. If you let yourself become overwhelmed by the huge amount of manufacturer's, all of the extensive varieties, all of the claims made as to what and who is the best, relax. Some dog owners also get wrapped up in what their dog will eat and what he won't eat

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By Colin Seal
Apply Electric Dog Fence To Prevent Dog Digging

At the time you bought pup or dog, the dog fence to stay away your canine friend from running from time to time in your home and public venues. For a very long time, everyone has been putting together physical fences of their yard but it's costly and desires high maintenance. Fortunately, nowadays electric can be bought that could be highly efficient, simple to build and affordable. This exclusive electric fence creates a liberating that this dog couldn't get carried away th

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By Katie Cleary
Protecting Fauna against annihilation

Wildlife the non domesticated vertebrates also referred as the fauna is greatly impacted by a number of human activities on the planet. Fauna are found throughout the ecosystem in all deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands, other areas including the most developed urban areas. But sadly, the fauna generation is struck badly with annihilation through humans and if immediate actions are not to be taken then they will become the story of the past. Humans have histori

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By rahul
Deer Antlers For Your Dogs

Dogs love to chew, so much in fact they may be chewing on your furniture, shoes, or person belongings. Most people will assume the best way to resolve this issue to stop your dog from chewing completely. This is wrong. Chewing is a very natural habit that is enjoyable for your pet, it relieves stress and keep her entertained, similar to how you watch TV or browse the internet. So the solution is to just replace the shoes and furniture with something your dog will enjoy even

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By Jonn Well
Places to Take Your Dog in Texas Hill Country

Luckily, the burghal is additionally a abounding address for dog owners. There are affluence of areas throughout the affiliation that can babyish to your pets' needs, from alfresco ball spaces to dog boutiques. Off-Leash Areas - There are 12 of these throughout the burghal that are an ideal atom for your dogs to ball across they can be leash-free. Each address has signs that admit a specific across that's brash "off leash." o Auditorium Shores - 920 W. Riverside Drive o Bull

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By Joey Maxin
Prevent Heartworm in a Dog

Heartworm disease affects many canines and if not treated properly can be lethal. The disease spreads rapidly by mosquitoes. These worms are tiny, first moving into a canine's tissues and then into the heart. These worms are extremely small, moving into a canine's tissues and then onto their heart where they grow and reproduce. Undeveloped heartworms go out into the bloodstream where they await another mosquito to pick them up. Thus the disease moves on to the next victim. Da

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Understanding FeLV and How You Can Prevent It

Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is a viral disease that cats of any age can acquire. Your cat can get this through: • Bitesrn• Birth (mother to offspring transmission)rn• Cat to cat transmission through saliva, feces, and urine When an infected cat comes in contact with healthy one, he could transmit it to the other. Cure: none at this time. Feline Leukemia can trigger the onset of other deadly diseases such as blood disorders, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory infections. Anemi

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By Paul Ryan
5 Tips To Nail down Dog Fleas Easily

Are you worried about dog fleas troubling your pet? Then just imagine what pain the dog must be going through. Dog fleas are actually very tough to get rid of, as these fleas are quite similar to the toughest creature on planet Earth- the cockroach. It is believed that cockroaches have not changed their form since they first appeared on earth and fleas are as tough as cockroach, so it is a challenge to kill them. Here are some tips that will help you take this challenge easil

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By Alex Howell
Cat Hyperthyroidism Cause - 3 Tips For Precaution

When it comes to cat hyperthyroidism cause, anything can be be a problem but, even if the owner is the most caring person in the world, there might be some problems in the future. Some causes are purely medical and others are environmental, but they all can cause real problems and affect the future treatment. In any case, it’s important to consider every single detail before you even try to make any further steps and put your cat in any risk. 1. Age – this may seems stran

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By Alex de la Cruz
Containing Aggressive Dog Behavior

Back in the old days when all dogs were wild, barking, chewing, and scent-marking were natural among dogs. However, since dogs have become a part of our household and society, they had to be taught on how to act accordingly. These natural behaviors have become behavior problems that are imperative to be dealt with. Aggressive dog behavior is not natural in dogs. It is something that they adapt from their environment specifically when a dog lacks proper socialization or when a

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By Alex de la Cruz
Dealing with Canine Arthritis

Ever wonder why your dog has been becoming less active or yelping as it walked? A possible cause of that is Canine Arthritis. It was bad enough that it could happen to us people, now it's happening to our pets as well. It's happening now as you read this article, and it won't be long before it could happen to your pooch. The disorder is that similar to that which occurs in people. Just how common is this thing? Very – the fact is that it there is a good chance of certain br

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By Linda Betarno
How to Choose the Right Dog Food for Your Canine

A trip to the supermarket can turn into pure confusion when you see the dog food aisle with its countless options. There are dry foods, can foods, and packaged foods. It’s hard to know where to start. To begin your search for the proper dog food you should concentrate on dry food first. Dry food makes up the bulk of what your canine will eat. Some dogs may never even need to eat canned foods. If you choose to feed your canine canned food, mix it with dry food or provide it

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Puppy Grooming - How to Brush and Bath Your Puppy

Pups are just like kids - the dirtier they get the more happy they are! Even as your dog gets older you will find he has an inclination to roll in anything horrid if he gets the opportunity. Puppy hair is, to some degree, self-cleaning - but not to the point that your pup will never require a bath! There will be times when you have to do some puppy grooming and bath your pup - so get your puppy used to the procedure as early as possible.

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By Sims Jeff
Quick Tricks for Administering Pet Meds to Fussy Cats and Dogs

Every loving pet owner’s worst nightmare is having their dog or cat get sick. Pets, of course, are like members of the family, but illnesses can be frustrating even tougher to bear since they can’t communicate exactly what’s wrong. Furthermore, it’s difficult to make a special dog or cat understand that the awful tasting substance you’re trying to force down their throats will help them. As with humans, there are hundreds of different diseases that can afflict your

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By crittersitca.com
Preventing Dog Health Problems & Dog Ear Cleaning Solutions

rnFor dogs as for people, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For a dog, this doesn’t mean yearly mammograms or cholesterol screening. On the other hand, it does mean regular visits to the vet, a levelheaded diet, good dental hygiene and many other medical attentions similar to what their owners need. If you’ve never thought about what it means to provide preventive health care for your dog, take a look at a few items you can starts with, and then research fu

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By Amber Jones
Training Puppies not to Bite: Tips and Tricks

It is always a very good thing to get a a puppy home to add to the family. It creates a warm feeling with family particularly when they are puppy lovers. However, without a doubt taking good care of the doggie will involve a lot of irritation and requires lots of patience. But, it is resolved by simply instructing the pup. It can be the actions of the doggie which makes the dog owner not happy. The biggest problem with young puppies is certainly biting and this can be dealt w

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By Tony Green
Practical Ways to Stop Dog Barking

Dog barking can be helpful especially if people with bad intentions attempt to break into your house. But if your dog continuously barks even at his own shadow, that's not healthy anymore, and you need to do something to stop it. First of all you should know the common causes of dog barking. It can help you find the appropriate solution to stop your pet's unpleasant behavior. Here are some of the reasons why dogs bark: 1. Territorial or defensive barkingrn2. Alarm barkingrn3.

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The Animal Tragedy

I am always delighted when people, clients or just friends, ask me why I became involved in training dogs. I train at locations that are 50 to 80 miles away from my home which does not enhance profitability; in fact it is an ill thought out business decision. Our key business focus is operating ...

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