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  • The Pet Care Future We're Fighting For - With Dr. Judy Morgan

    The Pet Care Future We're Fighting For - With Dr. Judy Morgan
    2026/03/22
    In Part 1, we talked about the cases that changed us. In Part 2, we're talking about what needs to change in veterinary medicine.Dr. Judy Morgan doesn't hold back. We go deep into the drugs that concern us most, why prescription diets were only supposed to be temporary fixes, and how corporate medicine is reshaping the profession in ways that aren't always serving pets or their parents.We also talk about something I wasn't expecting to discuss: the system itself. Emergency hospitals diverting patients because they're too full. Specialists who only work eight to four, Monday through Friday. Bills that reach thousands of dollars for supportive care alone. And the uncomfortable reality that a corporate executive admitted to me over dinner that they wouldn't take their own dog to their own hospital because of the cost.But this conversation isn't just about what's broken. It's about what the future could look like when pet parents are educated, empowered, and asking better questions.KEY INSIGHTS:✨ Isoxazoline flea and tick preventatives are neurotoxins, and it took years to get that on the label.✨ Prescription diets were meant to be used for 30 days, not for life. They're a short-term fix while you address the root cause.✨ You can't outsupplement a bad diet. Food is the foundation of everything.✨ How to afford fresh food: Buy whole animals from local farmers, join co-ops, use base mixes and add your own meat, or feed nutrient-dense foods that require half as much.✨ The veterinary system is breaking: emergency hospitals diverting patients, specialists only working weekdays, and pricing so extreme that financial euthanasia is now a reality.✨ Corporate medicine is driving burnout: support staff cut, quotas imposed, relationships become transactional instead of trust-based.✨ Dr. Judy's mission: Educate and empower pet parents to make good decisions and stand up for the health of their pets.RESOURCES:Website: NaturallyHealthyPets.com Dr. Judy Morgan: www.drjudymorgan.comDr. Judy U (University): courses on holistic pet care, hospice, and palliative careFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JudyMorganDVMInstagram: @drjudymorganYouTube: @DrJudyMorgan✨SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR LISTENERS: Use code MYDOG10 at NaturallyHealthyPets.com for 10% offRECOMMENDED BOOKS (all 9 books available at DrJudyMorgan.com or Amazon):Keeping Your Pets Naturally HealthyFrom Needles to NaturalAnd 7 more books on holistic pet careRECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Susan Thixton's List: TruthAboutPetFood.comFOLLOW:Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.comInstagram: @integrativepet Dr. Lily Chen: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vetSign up to our newsletter to get more holistic pet care tips 🐶🐈‍⬛
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  • The Rebels Who Found Each Other - With Dr. Judy Morgan

    The Rebels Who Found Each Other - With Dr. Judy Morgan
    2026/03/15
    What happens when one of the most influential voices in holistic veterinary medicine walks into the biggest conventional veterinary conference in the world?I spotted Dr. Judy Morgan at VMX in Orlando, and honestly, I had to do a double take. Here was a woman who has dedicated nearly 40 years to transforming pet wellness, walking confidently into rooms full of conventional practitioners, educating veterinary students who are hungry for a different approach, and bridging the gap between traditional and holistic care.This conversation is about the turning points. The German Shepherd who couldn't walk and then ran down the hallway five minutes after his first chiropractic adjustment. The practice that was the biggest seller of prescription diets in the country and put almost every dog and cat on one. The chronic ear infections, skin problems, and smelly animals that never got better no matter what conventional medicine threw at them.Dr. Judy and I couldn't stop talking, so we split this into two parts. Part 1 is about how we got here and what broke us in conventional medicine. Part 2, coming next week, is where things get real: the food industry, the drugs we wish didn't exist, and the uncomfortable truth about the veterinary business model.KEY INSIGHTS:✨ Dr. Judy Morgan became a vet at 12 when a veterinarian performed surgery on her gimpy show pony, inspiring her to help animals the same way.✨ The turning point: A 100-pound German Shepherd that couldn't walk came in for treatment. After chiropractic adjustments, the dog jumped up and ran down the hallway 5 minutes later.✨ Why conventional medicine felt broken: Every month, the same chronic ear infections, the same skin problems, the same smelly, itchy animals with no real improvement.✨ The prescription diet problem: Dr. Judy worked at a practice that was the biggest seller of prescription diets in the country. Almost every single dog and cat was on one, including puppies on PD and seniors on GD.✨ Prescription diets are meant to be used for 30 days, not for life. They're a short-term fix while you address the root cause, not a lifetime sentence.✨ One client unknowingly starved their dog to death on RD (reducing diet) because no one followed up to reweigh the animal for a year.✨ Integrated medicine in action: Dr. Judy's cat developed severe neurologic symptoms with sky-high white blood cell counts. She used steroids short-term to save the cat's life, then weaned onto natural anti-inflammatories like PEA and mushrooms.✨ The frustration of conventional medicine: Limited tools, antibiotics that barely worked, chronic problems that never resolved, and side effects from every medication.✨ Emergency medicine was the exception: Dr. Judy loved emergency work because it was rapid-fire problem-solving with immediate results, not chronic symptom management.✨ The vision came early: As a child, Dr. Judy dreamed of a future where people could see into her life and watch videos of what she was doing. Now millions follow her work online.✨ Integrated doesn't mean anti-science: It means using everything available to actually heal, not just suppress symptoms.RESOURCES:Website: NaturallyHealthyPets.com Dr. Judy Morgan: www.drjudymorgan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM Instagram: @drjudymorgan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJudyMorganSPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR LISTENERS: Use code MYDOG10 at NaturallyHealthyPets.com for 10% off any purchase (supplements, dental health formulas, books, and more)RECOMMENDED BOOKS:Keeping Your Pets Naturally HealthyFrom Needles to NaturalAnd 7 more books available at DrJudyMorgan.com or AmazonFOLLOW:Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet Sign up to our newsletter to get more holistic pet care tips 🐶🐈‍⬛
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  • 35 Dogs, Zero Leashes, One Forest: Rethinking Everything You Know About Dog Training with Sam Amalsadvala

    35 Dogs, Zero Leashes, One Forest: Rethinking Everything You Know About Dog Training with Sam Amalsadvala
    2026/03/08

    Picture this: 35 dogs running free in a 175-acre forest. No leashes. No commands. No chaos. Just one guy leading the pack, and every single dog follows him.

    How is that even possible?

    In this episode, I sit down with Sam Amalsadvala, a former merchant navy chef who accidentally became one of the most insightful natural dog trainers I've ever met. Sam doesn't train dogs — he listens to them. And what he's learned will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about "training" your dog.

    Coming from India where dogs roamed freely and leashes didn't exist, Sam moved to Montreal and couldn't speak French. In that isolation, he realized something profound: dogs live in that space every single day. They can't speak our language. They're frustrated, misunderstood, and judged. So he stopped treating them like problems to be fixed and started treating them like beings who needed to be understood.

    This conversation will change the way you see your dog — and maybe even yourself.


    KEY INSIGHTS:


    ✨ How Sam walks 35 dogs off-leash in a Canadian forest — and why they never run away, fight, or get lost.


    ✨ Why socialization matters more than traditional training — and how it prevents behavior issues that lead to shelter returns.


    ✨ The three things every dog needs: physical activity, mental stimulation, and social time with other dogs.


    ✨ Why your dog's "anxiety" might actually be blocked energy — and what freedom, play, and socialization can do to fix it.


    ✨ How to teach recall through play and curiosity instead of commands and treats.


    ✨ The truth about neutering and aggression — it's not hormones, it's lack of social skills.


    ✨ Why growling isn't bad behavior — it's communication. And what happens when we punish it.


    ✨ Leadership isn't about dominance — it's about consent, understanding needs, and walking at the pace of the slowest dog.


    ✨ Management before modification — how to keep everyone safe in the moment, then work on behavior later.


    ✨ Replace the word "training" with "learning and observing" — and everything else falls into place.


    ✨ The microbiome connection: how ear health, gut health, and behavior are all linked.


    RESOURCES:

    Sam Amalsadvala: https://linktr.ee/thesamaysam

    Canivie: https://linktr.ee/canivie


    FREE RESOURCES FROM SAM:

    • Mindfulness Guide to Happiness

    • Short workbook based on insights learned through working with dogs

    • Access free resources and community: https://pro.speakerhub.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=e728a6d2-a5d9-4219-a39c-b33a96339bab


    FOLLOW:

    Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet

    Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet


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  • Leaving Veterinary Medicine Better Than She Found It: One Vet's Mission | Dr. Lindsey Wendt

    Leaving Veterinary Medicine Better Than She Found It: One Vet's Mission | Dr. Lindsey Wendt
    2026/03/01

    What if the key to a faster, easier surgical recovery wasn't more drugs — but better preparation?

    In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Lindsey Wendt, and we're going somewhere deeper. We're talking about the future of veterinary medicine, the power of pre-op integrative care, and what happens when conventional and integrative doctors actually work together instead of staying in silos.

    Dr. Lindsey shares the story of her foster dog Pineapple, who had bilateral knee surgery and was walking without limping just days later — not because of luck, but because of intentional preparation. We also dive into her exciting work bringing decentralized clinical trials to the pet supplement industry, why emergency hospitals are now using acupuncture points, and the mental health crisis our pets are facing.

    If you've ever wondered what the future of better veterinary medicine looks like — this is it.


    KEY INSIGHTS:


    ✨ How Dr. Lindsey prepared Pineapple for bilateral knee surgery with prolotherapy, herbs, and pre-op planning — and why she's thriving 11 days post-op.


    ✨ Why integrative veterinarians need to be in the room with orthopedic surgeons, dermatologists, oncologists, and internal medicine specialists from the start.


    ✨ The exciting announcement: Dr. Lindsey is bringing decentralized clinical trials to the pet supplement industry — making research more accessible and affordable.


    ✨ How decentralized trials allow pets to live at home while participating in research, instead of in research facilities.


    ✨ Why this could lower clinical trial costs from $120,000-$250,000 down to $50,000-$60,000 — making it possible for more brands to prove their products work.


    ✨ The small but powerful shift: emergency hospitals now giving sedatives at GV 20 (an acupuncture point) because the research is published.


    ✨ Why neurologists are starting to incorporate rehabilitation, acupuncture, and cannabis into standard protocols.


    ✨ The mental health crisis in pets: anxiety, fear, reactivity — and how early spay/neuter, microbiome issues, and environmental stressors play a huge role.


    ✨ What success looks like for Dr. Lindsey: leaving the veterinary industry in a better state than she found it, even if it's just one small lane.


    ✨ Why we need more evidence-based medicine supporting integrative choices — so we can bring more conventional vets to the table with data they trust.


    ✨ How pet parents drive change by voting with their dollars and demanding better from brands.


    Connect with Dr. Lindsey Wendt:

    • Website: www.crystallotusvet.com

    • Instagram: @drlindseywendt

    Botanical Bones:

    • Website: www.botanicalbones.com

    • Instagram: @botanicalbonesco

    • Discount Code: DRLILY15 for 15% off

    • Direct Discount Link: https://botanicalbones.com/discount/DRLILY15


    Connect with Dr. Lily Chen:

    • Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet

    • Practice: Integrative Pet Wellness Center (@integrativepet)

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  • Veterinarian Exposes Pet Treat Industry: What Companies Don't Want You To Know - Insights from Dr. Lindsey Wendt

    Veterinarian Exposes Pet Treat Industry: What Companies Don't Want You To Know - Insights from Dr. Lindsey Wendt
    2026/02/22
    You probably stood in a pet store aisle staring at rows and rows of colorful bags, all promising to be natural, holistic, or premium. You probably grabbed one, read the ingredient list, thought it looked pretty good, and tossed it in your cart.Here's what you didn't know.Less than 10% of pet treat companies actually test to see if their product is still good before the best-by date on the back — which means your dog could be eating oxidized, rancid oils that trigger massive inflammation in their body, and you'd never know.In this episode, Dr. Lily sits down with Dr. Lindsey Wendt — a longtime friend, integrative veterinarian, co-founder of Botanical Bones, and one of the most fearless advocates for transparency in the pet industry.Dr. Lindsey has worked behind the scenes with some of the biggest pet food and supplement brands in the world — and what she's seen has shocked her. She's the kind of veterinarian who will call out a company publicly when they're cutting corners, who spends hours researching a single ingredient, and who asks the hard questions most of us don't even know to ask.This isn't a feel-good conversation. It's a wake-up call. Because the treats you're giving your dog every single day — they matter. And it's time we all started asking better questions.Key Insights✨ Less than 10% of pet treat companies run shelf stability trials — meaning most best-by dates are essentially guesses, and your dog could be eating rancid, oxidized oils without you ever knowing.✨ Marketing terms like "natural," "holistic," "humanely raised," and "premium" mean nothing unless a company can back them up with actual proof. Ask for certifications, testing data, and sourcing documentation.✨ The questions that matter most when buying any pet product: Do you run shelf stability trials? Do you test for glyphosate, mycotoxins, and heavy metals? Will you share your AAFCO nutrient analysis? Who formulated this product?✨ Most veterinarians don't know what questions to ask pet food and supplement companies — because they've never been behind the scenes. Dr. Lindsey's insider experience changed everything she recommends.✨ Treats are medicine. Every treat you give your dog is either supporting their health or undermining it. There is no neutral.✨ Brands doing it right — Evermore, Green Juju, Adored Beast Apothecary, Pet Wellbeing, and Fara Pets — are spending as much on quality and testing as they do on marketing. They deserve our support and our dollars.✨ Botanical Bones was the first company in the pet industry to test finished products for glyphosate — a silent driver of major diseases that most brands completely ignore.✨ Scaling a mission-driven business doesn't have to mean compromising quality — but it requires having the right people at the table who are stewards of the original mission.Resources & LinksConnect with Dr. Lindsey Wendt:Website: www.crystallotusvet.comInstagram: @drlindseywendtBotanical Bones:Website: www.botanicalbones.comInstagram: @botanicalbonescoDiscount Code: DRLILY15 for 15% offDirect Discount Link: https://botanicalbones.com/discount/DRLILY15FOLLOW:Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet Sign up to our newsletter to get more holistic pet care tips 🐶🐈‍⬛
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    43 分
  • Dogs Save Lives: Depression, Grief & The Human-Animal Bond That Keeps Us Alive w/ Dr. David Haworth

    Dogs Save Lives: Depression, Grief & The Human-Animal Bond That Keeps Us Alive w/ Dr. David Haworth
    2026/02/15

    In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. David Haworth, and we're going somewhere deeper—into the human-animal bond that saves lives. Not metaphorically. Literally.


    We explore what enrichment actually looks like for your individual dog (hint: it's not one-size-fits-all), the real stories of heart dogs and the lessons they teach us, what the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study revealed about cancer and the microbiome, why guilt and anxiety are part of loving deeply, and how to honor the end of life with grace.


    If you've ever felt like your pet understands you in ways humans don't, if you've grieved an animal so deeply it surprised you, or if you've wondered if you're doing enough for them—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.


    KEY INSIGHTS:

    ✨ What enrichment actually looks like: mind stimulation, body stimulation, and emotion stimulation tailored to your individual dog.


    ✨ Why opening a window brings an entire universe of stimulation to dogs—they experience the world through their noses.


    ✨ The concept of "sniffy walks" where dogs read the newspaper on every vertical surface versus exercise walks for training.


    ✨ Why laser pointers can trigger obsessive compulsive prey drive in cats—not fun, but frantic and stressful.


    ✨ How the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study revealed that cancer is overrepresented in dogs, but not as much as we thought when you factor in age and life expectancy.


    ✨ Why the future of longevity and cancer treatment lies in microbiome medicine, and how AI can help us understand the complexity of gut health.


    ✨ How dogs with anxiety often have microbiome imbalances, and why the gut-brain connection affects behavior, hormones, and food preferences.


    ✨ Why quality of life matters more than length of life, and how pets teach us to "square the curve"—living well until the very end.

    ✨ How our pets often tell us when it's time to let go, and why honoring that is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.


    ✨ Why guilt and anxiety are part of loving deeply, and how these feelings mean you're doing it right.


    ✨ How calmer, more confident pet parents often have calmer, more confident dogs—they pick up on our energy.


    FOLLOW:

    Dr. David Haworth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-haworth/


    Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet

    Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet


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  • Modern Pet Parenting: Technology, Enrichment & The Reality of Dog Ownership w/ Dr. David Haworth

    Modern Pet Parenting: Technology, Enrichment & The Reality of Dog Ownership w/ Dr. David Haworth
    2026/02/08

    We've made being a dog safer than ever before. But is safer actually better?


    Think about it: We leave our dogs alone for 8-10 hours a day. We live in apartments where they can't run free. We keep them away from other dogs until they're 16 weeks old. And then we create an entire industry—TVs for dogs, automatic ball launchers, anxiety medications—to manage the fallout of a lifestyle that, let's be honest, we created.


    So here's the uncomfortable question: Are we solving real problems, or are we just trying to make ourselves feel better about asking dogs to adapt to a world that wasn't built for them?


    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Haworth, a veterinarian with a PhD who has worked at every level of the animal health industry—from Pfizer to PetSmart Charities to Morris Animal Foundation. He's currently on the Board of Dog TV, a network scientifically designed to reduce stress for pets home alone.


    And before you roll your eyes at "TV for dogs," stay with us—because what we're really exploring isn't about screens or gadgets. It's about the ethics of modern pet ownership, what enrichment actually means, and whether we're being honest with ourselves about what dogs truly need.


    If you've ever felt guilty leaving your dog home, questioned whether you're doing "enough," or wondered if technology is helping or just distracting from bigger problems, this episode is for you.


    KEY INSIGHTS:


    ✨ Why "safer" isn't always healthier for dogs, and how risk, learning, and engagement are essential for their wellbeing.


    ✨ What Dog TV actually is: scientifically designed content to calm, engage, or provide habituation therapy (not just random videos).


    ✨ How modern TVs (60 frames per second) finally allow dogs to see screen content, unlike older TVs that just flickered.


    ✨ Why bad behavior is the fastest way to erode the human-animal bond, and how environmental enrichment prevents it.


    ✨ Why we need to stop prescribing "just walk your dog 2 miles a day" when real life doesn't always allow for it.


    ✨ The hard truth: most people put less thought into getting a dog than buying a car they'll replace in 2-3 years.


    ✨ How dogs mirror the parts of our personality we need to see—especially the negative ones we'd rather ignore.


    ✨ The powerful statistic: After a spouse dies, having a dog doubles your survival rate in the first year because it forces you to maintain routine.


    ✨ Why the human-dog bond is fundamentally different from other animal bonds, and why we need better language to describe it.


    RESOURCES:
    Dog TV: dogtv.com
    Embark Genomics: Breed identification and genetic health testing
    Dr. David Haworth's longevity-focused pet podcast launching in 2026


    FOLLOW:
    Dr. David Haworth on LinkedIn: LinkedIn


    Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com
    Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet
    Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet


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    46 分
  • She's Cured 70+ Cats from FIP: Here's What Every Cat Owner Needs to Know w/ Dr. Lisa Fiorenza

    She's Cured 70+ Cats from FIP: Here's What Every Cat Owner Needs to Know w/ Dr. Lisa Fiorenza
    2026/02/01
    I know what you're thinking. Wait, isn't this podcast about dogs? Yes. Yes it is. But today, we're doing something different because sometimes there's information so important, so lifesaving, that it doesn't matter if you're a dog person, a cat person, or both.If you're listening to this episode, there's a good chance your heart is heavy. Maybe you just heard the words "FIP" from your vet. Maybe you're watching your kitten fade and you feel helpless. Maybe you've been told there's nothing that can be done.I need you to hear this: FIP is no longer a death sentence.I'm sitting down with Dr. Lisa Fiorenza again, a veterinarian who has cured over 70 cats from Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) since 2020. Seventy cats who were supposed to die are now thriving.For decades, FIP was considered incurable. When I graduated from vet school in 2007, we were taught that if a cat was diagnosed with FIP, the kindest thing we could do was prepare the family to say goodbye. There was no treatment. No hope.But that's not true anymore.In this special episode, Dr. Lisa is sharing everything you need to know: how to recognize FIP early, what treatment actually works, where to find help if your vet isn't aware of the cure that's now legally available in the United States, and what the success rate really looks like.Spoiler: It's 95% if treatment is started in time and the cat is responding well.This information could save a cat's life. Whether you have cats, know someone who does, or just care about animals—please listen, take notes, and share this episode with anyone who loves cats.There is hope, and we are here to help you find it 💚KEY INSIGHTS:✨ How FIP went from a death sentence to a 95% cure rate, and why every cat parent needs to know this now.✨ What FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) really is: a coronavirus that mutates in certain cats and hijacks their immune system, causing massive inflammation.✨ Why FIP is most common in kittens and often triggered by stress like vaccines, surgery, adoption, new pets, or environmental changes.✨ How to recognize FIP early: decreased appetite, decreased energy, weight loss, and sometimes a distended belly (wet form) or neurologic/eye symptoms (dry form).✨ Why FIP is called "the great pretender" and how it can look like so many other diseases, making diagnosis challenging.✨ How the drug GS (a pro-drug of remdesivir) became the cure for FIP after research published in 2018 by UC Davis and Dr. Niels Pedersen.✨ Why underground Facebook groups saved tens of thousands of cats before the drug was legalized in June 2024.✨ How treatment now costs $600-$4,000 (depending on cat size and pharmacy) compared to the previous $4,000+ for unregulated injectable versions.✨ Why oral GS is now the preferred treatment over injectable (it's less painful, more effective, and doesn't cause bladder stones).✨ What minimal testing you need before starting treatment: blood count, chemistry panel, and feline leukemia/FIV test to rule out other diseases.✨ Why creating drug resistance is a serious concern, and why treatment should only be used when there's strong clinical suspicion of FIP.✨ How to find FIP-savvy vets and resources, including the FIP Global Cats Facebook group and FIP Vet Education Group.RESOURCES:🐾 Dr. Lisa's FIP White Paper – Free resource on diagnosing and treating FIP @DrLisaHolisticVet🐾FOLLOW:Dr. Lisa Fiorenza on Instagram: @drlisaholisticvet Dr. Lisa Fiorenza on Facebook: facebook.com/doctorLisa Integrative Pet Wellness Center: https://integrativepet.com Integrative Pet Wellness Center on Instagram: @integrativepet Dr. Lily Chen on Instagram: @dr.lilychen @the.unicorn.vet Sign up to our newsletter to get more holistic pet care tips 🐶🐈‍⬛
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