Furrie-Feet Pet Shop

24/07/2023

Hey everyone, sorry about the holdup. We have been going through a pretty rough patch. I haven't posted because I'm not online that much. Sorry. The shop hasn't been open for a while, everything has been boxed up and put in storage. Didn't expect for it to take this long. Our product Tester, Eddie has also had some health issues. Eddie has had a thyroid problem for many years, I always thought that hyperthyroidism would cause a cat to gain weight but I was wrong. I found out that they will eat a lot more and even drink a lot more I know that they become a little aggressive and irritable and move around a lot when they're trying to sleep because they can't get comfortable. But, I always thought they gained weight but in fact with hyperthyroidism they can lose weight. Eddie was always close to 14 lb now, he is about 9 pounds. He became so skinny looking and feeling and for a while I was so sad. He's got a bit of a belly and a little weight on him now but he still really only weighs a little more than 9 lb. I like when they have weight on them, I like when they're chunky. My Rodnie, who we lost back in 2010 was hitting 22 lb by the time he left us. He was a little guy, shorter & smaller frame than the other four but he was the most chunkiest and the most demanding. I miss that chunky little body he was such a stinker. Eddie also has a heart condition and he has had pancreatitis, hope that's gone now, he also had thickening of the intestinal walls so it was feared he had cancer. Because of his heart and his age the vet suggested we didn't put him out so he could be scoped but we put him on prednisone to see if that helps repair the thickening of the walls of the intestines. It seemed to have help, I'm really hoping he will be okay. We will be moving hopefully soon and it's nearly a 3-hour drive I'm going to be a disaster we have never taken him on any more than a 20-minute ride. He has lived here in Connecticut his whole life except for the very beginning when I didn't know him. I was told he came up from Georgia. I plan to take him to New Jersey back to family and friends. I hope that happens soon. That's all for now I'll stop back when I can and hopefully we can get back on track soon.❤

08/02/2023

I am so sorry I have gone so long without a post and The Furrie Feet shop has been down for a long time. I was open for a short time and then down again. A lot has happened in life and I am still not where I need to be. I hope it will only be a few more months until I can get back to a somewhat normal place and get back to what I love. My protect tester Eddie is still hanging in there although he has developed a new illness and has lost some weight but he is still a little stinker. Thanks for being patient. Hope to see you soon. The photo is from when Eddie was younger but so cute and he is laying with some of my homemade products.

12/10/2021

Hi, sorry I haven't posted in quite a while, I will get back to it soon.I have been dealing with a lot of Lifes crap and I haven't had the time to be able to focus on Furriefeet. I do want to make a brief post. Sometimes I share a from Cole and Marmalade. I just wanted everyone to know that their parents Jess and Chris are grieving now as Cole went to the Rainbow Bridge a few days ago. It's very devastating. I myself am having hard time with it. Cole and marmalade were not just a silly page for cats. Chris is very involved in rescue, among other things. Cole helped to change minds for those who were afraid to adopt a black cat and had the wrong idea of black cats. His dad refered to him as the house panther, he was an amazing little boy and his life was shared with us as well as Marmalade and their two sisters. He will be truly missed and remain in my heart forever.

09/09/2021

Cats Love Grooming and Being Groomed

Did you know adult cats spend approximately half of their waking hours grooming? Clearly, grooming is an important part of a kitty's life!
There are a few reasons cats dedicate so much time to grooming.

It keeps them clean. Not only does grooming help cats remove dirt and grime from their coats, but it prevents predators and prey from detecting them. How? Licking their coats removes any smells it has absorbed.

It keeps their skin and coat healthy. Regular grooming disperses the oils naturally produced by a cat's skin and fur, keeping her coat healthy, shiny, and hydrated.

It makes them feel relaxed. There's nothing more relaxing than a massage, right? Well, cats feel the same way! Rather than visiting a masseuse, they simply groom themselves to reduce stress and calm down.

It helps them bond with other kitties. Cats groom each other—and their people!—to develop and strengthen their bond. You'll often see cats grooming each other in hard to reach places.

It cools them off. Humans sweat. Dogs pant. Cats lick themselves. When it's super hot out, cats dampen their fur with saliva to cool off.

Not every cat loves to be groomed by his humans, but if yours does, try brushing his fur with a natural bristle or rubber brush. It'll remove any residue from his fur and feel super relaxing, too

07/09/2021

This is always fun. who hasn't had a little helper from time to time?
https://youtu.be/OecCmRjHOyY

You're doing it wrong. Video by Emily Watson

28/08/2021

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. In memory of those who couldn't stay with us and were loved so much.

18/08/2021

From time to time I post something from Cole and Marmalade, some of you may follow them. They are loved by many and Cole has recently been featured in the Catster Magazine.

04/08/2021

This I have noticed. When we lived in an apartment with our 5 cats, every year when the weather turned really hot we would start out with one AC in the front half of the apartment and all the cats would flock to the back half where it was really hot. I would just about drag them back up front kicking and screaming because I knew they were too hot, I didn't understand why they didn't. It also explains a bit why when the electricity was out for nearly twelve hours and we had no AC and just battery operated lights why our special boy George wasn't rattled one bit and played with his mousies all night while the other kids we're streched out trying to get cool. Well, George always was the odd man out.

Important info about cats and overheating.
Taken from
Pet Guide.

Cats seek out warm spots — from sunshine streaming through the windows to a cozy spot atop a heat vent. But even with all their fur, why do cats crave warmth?
You would think with all that fur that cats would overheat easily, but every morning, I find my cats stretched out in any ray of sun coming through the windows — and I keep my house pretty warm year-round.

I myself get cold easily, and it seems so do my cats. In fact, even the mildest of winters is too cold for cats to stay outside year-round — and apparently so is my 75- to 80-degree house.

I find this puzzling, as cats have a higher body temperature than us humans. While normal body temperature for cats varies somewhat depending on breed and age, the average cat has a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit, compared to humans’ average 98.6 degrees.

So why do cats crave warmth?

First Off, Not All Kitties Like Being Warm All the Time
Turns out, not all cats crave warmth as much as others. Long-haired cats tend to conserve body heat easier than short-haired cats, unsurprisingly, so short hairs are more often found sunbathing. Come to think of it, all my cats are short hairs.

But overall, cats do seek warm spots — from sunshine streaming through the windows to a cozy spot atop a heat vent to snuggling up with me under a blanket. There are a couple reasons why.

Why Cats Look for Warm Spots in the House
Below, we’ll take a look at some of the many reasons why your feline companion might want to find the warmest spot in the house all year long. Of course, every cat is an individual, so this might not be the case for every one of your kitties, but these are just a few of the general reasons that cats enjoy sunbathing.

Genetics
Let’s start by looking at genetics. Research on cat DNA has shown that domesticated cats evolved from a wild species, Felis sylvestris, that lives in Africa, Europe, and Asia. The genetic line of all of our feline friends goes back about 10,000 years ago to wild cat populations in the Middle East, specifically Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Cyprus — desert country. So, it’s pretty hot there. It stands to reason that our cats crave warmth because genetically they are desert creatures and they lose heat easily because of their body’s traits to live in such a hot climate.

Diet
Combine these genetics with their protein-rich diet — protein just doesn’t work the same way as carbohydrates in terms of energy conservation — and this doesn’t afford much extra energy that can go to keeping cats warm when their environment is just a little chillier than for which they are biologically designed. So, sunbathing might also be helping your kitty’s body conserve some energy too.

To Stay Warm While Sleeping
When your kitty goes to sleep, her body temperature drops a bit, so she might start to feel a little chilly. For this reason, she might prepare for a nap by first finding a warm and cozy spot, such as one where there is plenty of sunshine, to settle down. The sun will be there to keep her body warm while she’s snoozing, helping her stay nice and comfortable. You might even notice that, if she wakes up and notices that the sunbeam has moved, she’ll shift her position so she’s back in the sunlight.

Warning: Cats Can Overheat!
Sure, there are a lot of kitties out there that won’t miss the chance to lounge and relax in a sunbeam, but do keep in mind that cats can overheat. That’s right: kitties can develop hyperthermia.

Also, it is important to realize that your kitty can sweat only through her paw pads when she gets too hot. Other than that, she can pant to try to regulate her body temperature when she gets overheated.

It is important to keep an eye out for signs that your pet needs to be cooled down as soon as possible. Failing to do so could cause the condition to worsen, leading to serious problems like seizures, organ damage, coma, or death.

What are some of the signs that your cat is overheating?
When your cat begins to feel overheated, it starts off as heat exhaustion but could become heat stroke. Keep an eye out for symptoms like the following:

Panting
Sweaty paw pads
Restlessness
Drooling
Rapid breathing
Fast pulse
Lethargy
Stumbling
Vomiting
Red mouth and tongue
Elevated body temperature
Take steps to prevent your kitty from overheating
Never leave your cat in a vehicle on a hot day, as this would easily become a life-threatening situation. Otherwise, you don’t generally have to worry about your cats if they themselves seek out a stifling hot area.

If your cat spends time outside on hot days, though, make sure she always has access to cool areas that are shaded, and give her plenty of clean water that she can drink whenever she wants. Better yet, let her in your house so she doesn’t run the risk of overheating.

In the same way that you wouldn’t leave your cat in a hot car, avoid keeping her in an area of your home that gets too hot. Give her a cool place to move to when she feels the need. And if your home becomes too hot for any reason, such as if your air conditioner breaks, take your kitty to a cool, safe place with the rest of your family.

Let Your Cat Sunbathe If She Wants To!
Apparently sunbathing is as close to desert-living as my cats can get.

So despite their fur coats, cats have to do more work to keep their bodies as warm as they are genetically designed to do — and we humans need to be mindful of that, like not expecting cats to live outside in the winter without cozy, warm places to sleep. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy — just a modified dog house will do if insulated with straw and blankets, kept in an out-of-the-wind area. Serving several meals of slightly warm cat food and warm water during the day also helps make the winter months a little more comfortable for barn cats and feral cats that can’t be kept inside.

As for my home, I have two barn cats that live outside most of the year, but in the winter, they can come inside. I keep them in their own room overnight, as my two house cats aren’t keen about sharing their home with them, but the barn cats are allowed out to roam the house while supervised to ensure that all cat relations are positive — even while sunbathing.

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20/07/2021

15/07/2021

When the Beck Kids were with us.( Our family of 5. ) They were very active. They would start pulling out the toys after dad left for work. By the end of the day, there were toys everywhere. Sometimes they played together or in smaller groups and sometimes alone but it seemed someone was always playing during the day. I also used to play the circle game with them. They would sit in a circle and I would play with them with a string toy. I would call out one of their names and the kiddo would get a few moments with the toy and then it was someone else's turn. These kids were amazing in the way they played and shared, well, except Rodnie.
Rodnie always had to be the center of attention, always had to be first, and always had to be the best. Rodnie would sneak out of the circle and wait for his moment to run through into the circle and steal away with the toy, stick, and all.
I admit they were very active but not a healthy size. They were all kind of chubby. I liked to feed them several times a day so they didn't sleep the day away, and they didn't but this made them a little overweight.

The best exercise for cats:

We might think of cats as sleeping a lot – which they do – but they can also be quite active. They prefer short bursts of exercise with plenty of naps in between. It’s really important for our cats to stay active to help keep them healthy well into their golden years.
In the wild, a lot of a cat’s exercise would come from hunting. They love to chase and pounce, so playing with your cat is a great way to exercise them.
Even though they do spend a lot of time resting, it’s really important to keep your cat active to stop them from gaining weight (which can cause lots of other health problems!).

Another important reason to keep your cat active is to stop them from getting bored. A bored cat can become depressed or may eat more and put on weight.

12/07/2021

The versatile feline tail definitely does more than act as a rudder and provide balance.
Like dogs, cats can use their tails to signal their moods.
Recognizing the messages delivered in tail talk can help you communicate better with your cat.

Hoisted High: A confident, contented cat will hold its tail high in the air as it moves about
its territory. A tail that is erect like a flagpole signals a happy mood or a friendly greeting.
Cats often do this as they approach a welcoming person. If the top part of the tail twitches as the cat approaches, that means that he really adores you.

Question Mark: A tail looking bent in a question mark often conveys a playful mood.
This would be a good time for a play session.

Flying Low: A tail positioned straight down, parallel to the legs, may represent an aggressive
mood. Be wary. That said, there are exceptions to this rule. Some breeds, such as Persians,
Exotics and Scottish Folds, normally tend to carry their tails lower than their backs.

Tucked away: A tail curved beneath the body signals fear or submission.
something is making the cat nervous.

Puffed up: A pipe cleaner of a tail reflects a severely agitated and frightened cat
who is trying to look bigger to ward off danger.

Whipping: A tail that whips rapidly back and forth indicates both fear and aggression.
It is a warning that says “stay away”.

Swishing: A tail that swishes slowly from side to side usually means the cat is focused on an object. A cat will often swish its tail just before pouncing on a toy. It is part of their predatory positioning.

Twitching: A tail that twitches just at the tip is a sign of curiosity and excitement.

Cat-to-Cat: A tail wrapped around another cat is equivalent to a person putting their arm around a pal. It conveys feline friendship

24/06/2021

This is product tester Eddie.
They say most cats will not let you rub their belly. They will ask for it and when you go to give them a rub they usually grab your hand or bite & kick.
This guy gives me total trust.

21/06/2021

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What Cat Food Ingredients Should I Look For?
As a general rule, the order of ingredients is just as important as the kind of ingredients. Unless a cat is on a special diet for a medical reason, the protein source will always be listed first, followed by other ingredients listed in the order of their percentage of total weight.1 Following are some quick guidelines (after the protein source, the order may vary from product to product).
Named Protein Source
This is by far the most important ingredient to look for in cat foods: a specific protein source other than "meat." Look for chicken, turkey, lamb, salmon, etc. (May be followed by named organs, e.g. chicken liver, chicken heart, both rich sources of taurine.)
Specific Carbohydrates aka "Fillers"
Cats are obligate carnivores, i.e., they must have meat to thrive, and they do not need carbohydrates. In fact, cats have problems digesting some carbohydrates, and many food allergies are triggered by the carbohydrate content of foods. However, most dry foods depend on carbohydrates as the "fillers" needed to hold the other ingredients together. I have made it a practice for years to avoid buying cat food containing grain. Cats are obligate carnivores, and simply do not need grains in their diet, particularly corn or wheat. (Corn is a cheap filler, and many cats are allergic to wheat.) I look for carbohydrates such as green peas, sweet potatoes, or potato starch. Better yet, I give my cats mostly canned food, with quality dry food as a "treat."
Named Fat Source
Look for a named fat source, such as "chicken fat." You may also see sunflower oil, or other oils listed, usually in premium foods.
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) and/or Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) are often added as preservatives, along with other vitamins and minerals.
Taurine
Taurine is an amino acid that can be readily produced by the human body, however, cats need a dietary source of taurine for good health.2 In a 1974 study, it was found that a diet deficient in taurine contributed to retinal degeneration in cats. Taurine deficiency can also cause a heart disease called. For several decades cat food manufacturers have added taurine to cat food.
This website has a good comparison chart of the ingredients in both premium dry foods, as well as "supermarket" foods for cats.

From

https://www.sahjasiamese.com/index_files/foodcomparisonchart.htm

dry cat food comparison chart zero carb and grain free dry cat food

15/06/2021

Product tester Eddie has cardiomyopathy, he takes Atenolol and 1/2 Asprin twice a week. I was surprised that the Dr. prescribed aspirin, I was always told never to use Asprin, I do trust this Dr. and Eddie has taken these medicines for many years including the Asprin along with methimazole for his Thyroid. Eddie was diagnosed at
least 7 years ago and has been monitored throughout. Our little girl spent her last three years with us disabled, and for at least two of the three years, she was given sub Q fluids at home. She had an enlarged heart and in the end, she did have water build around the heart. They did drain the water and it came back in a short time. It did become harder for her to breathe. I don't think she received nearly as much treatment as this article describes. At that time we used a different Dr. and we had to let her go. She was 17 years old.

Cat panting is unusual and occurs when he or she is affected by dyspnea. Visit petMD and learn what to do when your cat has trouble breathing.

14/06/2021

There is scientific evidence that cats dream.

As with humans, feline sleep falls into two types – REM ( rapid eye movement
which is when dreams happen) and non-REM ( deep sleep) You will know your cat
is in REM sleep because he is apt to twitch his legs. wiggle his whiskers, and subtly move
his eyes behind his closed eyelids.
Studies using electroencephalograms (EEG’s) to read brain activity in sleeping cats
have indicated that cats are in the REM sleep stage for about 30 % of their sleeping
time and that their brain wave patterns during Rem are similar to ours. In comparison
we spend about 20 % of our sleep time in REM stage ( although human babies spend up
to 80 % in REM) When cats are not dreaming, they are in the deep sleep phase. This is the
time when the body goes to work repairing and regenerating bone and muscles and bolstering
the immune system to fend off disease. The only movement you can detect during this sleep stage is the quiet up and down of breathing.

11/06/2021

Signs of Stress

Cats feeling stressed may exhibit some of these behaviors.

Excessive grooming to the point of creating bald spots.

Exhibiting more aggression.

Eating less or more than usual.

Going outside of the litter box or spraying in the house.

Indicating depression by non-responsiveness and or excessive sleeping.

If your cat is showing any of the signs it doesn't mean they have a problem yet it's best to be safe, than sorry..

09/06/2021

Vomeronasal Organ

All of the cats I've had over the years have made this face at one point or another when they get a sniff of something bad. It's not mentioned in the article but this seems to happen even when they get a whiff of what they feel are smelly feet. You know your kitty has detected a strong order if he/she makes this face.
Does your cat sometimes make a weird sneering face?

Cats lift their lips after a particularly long sniff and hold the mouth slightly open to sniff cat pheromones. Flehmen—a German word that means "lip curl"—might be mistaken for an aggressive snarl but is a perfectly normal and peaceful cat behavior.

Pheromones
Cats use pheromones, or scent hormones, to communicate with other cats. Each animal has its own unique pheromones, which can signal different messages to other cats. For instance, a cat may rub its cheek against an object and release pheromones to mark its territory and pheromones in cats' urine signal their gender.

A cat grimaces when its tongue traps pheromones, then flick-transfers the pheromones to the duct in the roof of its mouth. That's when the so-called flehmen response occurs: The cat curls the upper part of its mouth in what appears to be a sneer. All cats use this second sniff-mechanism to analyze pheromones but male cats show the flehmen kitty sneer most often. That may be because they are particularly attuned to checking out sex-related information even if they are neutered.

Cat's will also mark their favorite humans with pheromones as well. A headbutt or cheek rub from a cat is its way of saying "this human is mine." It's a sign of true affection from your feline companion.

Jacobson's Organs
Jacobson's organs, or vomeronasal organs, are found between the hard palate of the mouth and the septum of the nose. Jacobson's organs link to the hypothalamus in the brain that serves as a sort of switchboard to direct information to other areas. Tiny ducts connect them to openings behind kitty's teeth in the roof of the mouth.

Jacobson's organ is named for Ludvig Levin Jacobson, the Danish physician who discovered it in 1811. Cats are not the only animals with Jacobson's organs. Strangely enough, even humans have them. According to Dr. Anne Marie Helmenstein "According to Dr. Helmenstein, "While humans don't display the Flehmen reaction, recent studies have demonstrated that Jacobson's organ functions as in other mammals to detect pheromones and to sample low concentrations of certain non-human chemicals in the air. There are indications that Jacobson's organ may be stimulated in pregnant women, perhaps partially accounting for an improved sense of smell during pregnancy and possibly implicated in morning sickness.

Probably the most well-known animal with a Jacobson's organ other than cats is the common snake, which, of course, is a reptile.

Flehmen's Response
There are a wide variety of animals that show flehmen's response to various scents. Cats and horses are the best-known, but giraffes and elephants frequently show this behavior as well. Buffalo, goats, llamas, rhinoceros, pandas, and hippos also have been observed showing flehmen's response to a scent, usually another animal of their species.

07/06/2021

This may be their own opinion or may contain facts. Not sure how reliable this source is.
It is cute though.

https://www.litter-robot.com/blog/2020/03/25/common-cat-sleeping-positions/

Find out what specific cat sleeping positions reveal about your cat's mood, health, and personality in this video and blog post.

27/05/2021

I never believed cats could see in the dark 100%. I always did and still do leave a lamp on in areas of the home not being used after dark. My cats were never really night wanderers. I would yell out, time for bed and they would get tucked in. Eddie does whatever I do. Sure, they got up for snacks and quiet play. I never had to worry about them lurking in the dark.
https://www.hillspet.com/cat-care/behavior-appearance/can-cats-see-in-the-dark

Wonder if cats can see in the dark? Learn about feline night vision, including how their nighttime vision works & how it evolved compared to humans.

20/05/2021

There may be some helpful tips in this article. Like me, if you have had cats most of your life which can be a long time depending on how old you are. You should have experience and can recognize signs if anything doesn't seem the norm. The Vet's have gotten to know me over the years, I am overly paranoid and have always asked too many questions. I didn't care I would ask anyting, right down to wheather I should part his fur the left or the right. Okay, I didn't go that far. Follow the guidelines your veterinarian gives you but never be afraid to ask. Always remember that you are the one who is taking care of your baby you can see him/her and no one's going to know better than you if something may seem wrong. I always say it can't hurt to ask because if they tell you that's normal and everything sounds fine you couldn't ask for a better answer. But even then you really feel something's wrong insist on comming in for a visit.. Always better to be safe than sorry.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/cat-surgery-aftercare-faqs

Dr. Tiffany Tupler discusses cat surgery aftercare, including pain meds for cats after surgery and issues like constipation or not using the litter box after surgery.

18/05/2021

A little laugh shared from Cole and marmalade.
https://www.facebook.com/ColeandMarmalade/videos/843845536477988/

13/05/2021

WebMD explains why your cat may be meowing or yowling a lot and what to do to minimize it.

12/05/2021

Cat's Nose:

Dogs get a lot of attention for their sense of smell, but the cat nose is nothing to sniff at. Behind its dainty heart shape and tiny nostrils, the cat nose possesses some powerful skills. With the help of Catster.com, here are ten things to know about your cat’s nose!

A cat’s nose is their most important sense organ. Cats have 200 million scent receptors! Most dog breeds don’t have even close to that number. Your cat’s sense of smell can:

Guide them to prey

Determine if food is edible or toxic

Discover where you’ve been, and

Help your cat find home if they get lost!

Cats are born with a highly-developed sense of smell. Even before their eyes have opened, newborn kittens can distinguish their mother’s scent and locate where to nurse!

The color of a cat’s nose is directly related to the color of their fur. Black cats have black noses, white cats have pink noses, orange cats have orange noses, and gray cats have gray noses. If you have a multicolored cat, she might even have a multicolored nose, too. Some kitties also have freckles on their noses.

Cats wear leather year round. The naked skin around a cat’s nostrils is called “nose leather.”

Cat “nose prints” are completely unique. Every cat’s nose has its own pattern of bumps and ridges. And just like human fingerprints, no two cat “nose prints” are alike. They could be used as a form of cat identification, if cats would sit for inking their nose and stamping it on a piece of paper!

A cat nose knows all the local animal gossip. A cat’s sense of smell reveals all sorts of details about other animals in the area. Outdoor cats mark their territory with their eliminations, so if your cat goes outdoors, they can tell if anyone’s been intruding in their space!

The nose stimulates your cat’s appetite. Cats have very few taste receptors on their tongues, so it’s the smell, rather than the flavor, that stimulates the sense of hunger. In fact, cats with respiratory infections or other nasal blockages sometimes stop eating, because if they can’t smell their food, they don’t get hungry!

Cats greet one another through mutual sniffing. When two cats approach each other, they sniff one another’s noses, sides, and rear ends before going about their regular business. This is the feline equivalent of saying, “Hey, how’s it going? Whatcha doin’?”

Cats really don’t like some smells. Because cat noses are so sensitive, very strong odors can be distasteful and even uncomfortable to smell! Be cautious with scented cat litter: While the smell might be nice to you, it could overwhelm your feline friend’s nose. Cats are also known to dislike the smell of citrus, mint, eucalyptus, lavender, and tea tree oil.

Some cats lick their noses, but why remains a mystery. Some animal experts believe that cats lick their nose as a reset button for their sense of smell, and that it removes any residue that might interfere with their need to smell other things. Others say licking their nose has nothing to do with smell, and actually signifies anxiety. What do you think?

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