Vet Advised · Dr. Sarah Mitchell, DVM
Klave Gum Shield
Daily Dental Water Additive For Dogs

Dogs Don't Have A Breath Problem. They Have A Gum Problem.

★★★★★ 4.9 • 1,645 reviews
  • Finally kiss her face again, without pulling away
  • People actually want to pet her again
  • Targets the gum, not just the tooth surface
  • Pro-Vitamin B5 heals inflamed soft tissue
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Harper D. · Teddy, 11 yr Yorkie
★★★★★
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"My 11-year-old Yorkie's gums stopped bleeding in 10 days. The vet asked me what I was doing differently."
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Common Questions +
Will my dog drink it? Most dogs drink it without noticing. The menthol level is so low your dog will not taste it.
Made for dogs. Every ingredient and dose is made for your dog's mouth.
How fast does it work? Most owners see fresher breath in 7 to 14 days.
Is it vet approved? Made with input from Dr. Sarah Mitchell, DVM. 12+ years in small animal practice. See full FAQ below.
Full Ingredient List +
Purified WaterPurified Water
GlycerinGlycerin
Citric AcidCitric Acid
PanthenolPanthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
MentholMenthol (trace)
What Is Our Guarantee? +
60-day fresher-breath guarantee. If you do not notice a real difference in your dog's breath, you get your money back.
No hoops. One email to our team. No forms, no photos of your dog's teeth, no 20-question survey.
Refund in 2 business days. We built this guarantee because we know Klave works. If it does not work for your dog, we do not want your money.
Is Klave Safe For My Dog? +
Reviewed by a licensed DVM. Every ingredient checked and approved for daily use by a vet with over 10 years of experience.
No chlorine. No bleach. No harsh chemicals. Klave uses none of the pool-smell chemicals other brands rely on.
Safe for seniors and puppies. Gentle enough for daily use at any age and any size.
Made for dogs. Built for your dog's mouth.
★★★★★ 4.9 based on 1,645 verified reviews

Trusted by thousands of dog moms

Olivia M. with her Maltese Bella and Klave Gum Shield
I was scared she'd stop drinking entirely.
Olivia M.
★★★★★ Verified Purchase

I tried Oxyfresh for almost a year and nothing changed with Bella's gums. I almost didn't try Klave because I was terrified she'd refuse the water. Two weeks in, the smell was actually gone. Not masked. Gone.

Bella, 5 yr Maltese
Emma R. with her Yorkie Rosie and Klave Gum Shield
My vet wanted to pull 3 teeth. I asked for 90 days first.
Emma R.
★★★★★ Verified Purchase

The quote was $1,700 and I couldn't sleep thinking about putting Rosie under at her age. When we went back, her gums had improved enough that the vet only recommended a cleaning. No extractions. I cried in the exam room.

Rosie, 8 yr Yorkie
Charlotte B. with her Chihuahua Luna and Klave Gum Shield
Finally something that isn't just chlorine in a bottle.
Charlotte B.
★★★★★ Verified Purchase

The label has 5 ingredients and I can read every single one. Luna's gums used to be dark red along the back teeth. Now they're pink. My groomer noticed before I did.

Luna, 3 yr Chihuahua
Dog owner with her dog

You know the moment. You lean in to kiss her face and something makes you pull back.

Not because you love her less. Because something in her mouth smells like it is dying.

That smell is not old food. It is inflamed gum tissue quietly breaking down under a layer of plaque you cannot see, and she cannot tell you about. It gets worse every single week. And by the time the vet finally says the word "anesthesia," the bill is $1,500 and the risk is real.

There is a reason it keeps coming back.

The Numbers Behind The Smell

0%25%50%75%100%
80%
of dogs over age 3 show signs of gum disease
Not tooth decay. Gum disease. The tissue under the plaque line is quietly inflamed, and every week it goes untreated, the pockets between gum and tooth get deeper. That is where the smell lives.
0%25%50%75%100%
86%
of dogs never receive a professional dental cleaning
Because the cleaning costs $500 to $1,750. Extractions start at $2,300. Most owners do not find out until the estimate is on the counter and the appointment is already booked.
0%25%50%75%100%
93%
of owners have quit brushing their dog's teeth
The dog fights. You quit. The guilt stays. And even when you do keep up with it, the brush cannot reach under the gumline where the disease actually lives.

Sources: Merck Veterinary Manual, AVMA-cited survey, Ipsos / Swedish national survey (n=59,978).

Why Brushing, Chews, And Other Water Additives Keep Failing

Every popular solution targets the tooth. None of them touch the gum.

Small dog avoiding toothbrush in bathroom
Brushing

Less than 7% of dog owners brush their dog's teeth every day. The dog fights you. You stop. The guilt stays.

Even when you keep up with it, the brush cannot reach where the real problem lives, under the gumline. Brushing cleans the surface. The disease is deeper.

Broken dental chews scattered on counter
Dental Chews (Greenies, Dentastix, Milk-Bones)

They freshen breath for an hour and do nothing for the gums.

Some have been linked to deadly blockages. Greenies has a 1.4-star average on ConsumerAffairs with over 300 reviews. Owners buy them because it feels like doing something. It is not.

Generic water additive bottles next to untouched dog bowl
Other Water Additives (Oxyfresh, TropiClean, Arm & Hammer)

Most use chlorine-based chemicals that smell like a swimming pool.

Thousands of 1-star reviews say the same thing: the dog won't drink it, the breath comes back the next day, and the plaque never moves. One Oxyfresh buyer waited a full year to try it because she was scared her dog would stop drinking water.

Small dog alone on veterinary examination table
Vet Dentals

$500 to $1,750 per cleaning. Your dog goes under full anesthesia. The death risk is 1 in 601, and it is higher for small breeds and seniors.

And six months later, if nothing has changed at the gumline, the plaque comes right back and you are booking another one.

Every one of these targets the tooth.
None of them heal the gum.

The One Ingredient Every Dog Dental Brand Forgot

Introducing Pro-Vitamin B5. The molecule dermatologists use to heal damaged skin, now delivered to your dog's gums through the water she already drinks.

Your dog's gums are soft tissue. The same kind of tissue as your skin.

When skin gets damaged, there is one ingredient doctors use to help it heal. It is called panthenol, also known as Pro-Vitamin B5.

It is in sunburn creams. It is in mouthwash for bleeding gums. It is one of the most trusted healing ingredients in skincare.

And until Klave, no dog dental brand had ever built a formula around it.

Inflamed gumline on a senior dog
DAY 1
The Inflammation You Can't See

Under the plaque line, the gum tissue is red, puffy, and slowly losing its grip on the teeth. This is where the smell actually comes from. Not the teeth. The tissue.

Dog drinking from water bowl
EVERY SINGLE DAY
The 10-Second Ritual

One teaspoon in her bowl. Every drink bathes the gumline in Pro-Vitamin B5 while glycerin soothes the tissue and citric acid makes it harder for new plaque to anchor. No brushing. No fight.

Healthy pink gumline on a senior dog
DAY 14 AND BEYOND
Tissue That Finally Gets To Recover

With daily exposure, panthenol supports the gum tissue's natural repair process. Most owners notice the breath change first, inside the first two weeks. A calmer, pinker gumline follows.

We built Klave around Pro-Vitamin B5 because we were tired of watching dogs get harsh chemicals instead of real healing.

Panthenol does not scrub. It does not bleach. It does not cover up the smell.

It calms the swelling. It helps the gum tissue heal. It gives her mouth a chance to repair itself in the one spot every other product skips.

That is why brushing, chews, chlorine additives, and even vet cleanings all fail at the same point. None of them deliver a healing ingredient to the one place the disease actually lives.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, DVM, holding a Yorkshire Terrier in her clinic
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"Most water additives try to clean the tooth. But the tooth is not where the problem starts. It starts in the gums. Panthenol is a vitamin that helps damaged gum tissue heal. It has been used in human mouthwash for years. Klave is built around that instead of a harsh chemical. I wish more brands did the same."
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, DVM
Klave Veterinary Advisor · 12+ Years in Small Animal Practice · British Columbia, Canada
✓ Licensed Veterinarian
Amelia R. · Mia, 12 yr Chihuahua
★★★★★
Verified buyer
"I didn't understand how a vitamin could help my dog's teeth. 3 weeks in, her gums went from angry red to pink. The science is real."

5 Ingredients. Every One Has A Job.

No chlorine. No bleach. No mystery acronyms. Nothing filler. Here is exactly what is in the bottle.

Active Ingredients Per 1 tsp Serving (5mL)
Purified Water
Purified Water
The carrier. Pharmaceutical-grade filtered water. Every bottle starts here.
Glycerin
Glycerin
The soother. Coats and calms sore, swollen gum tissue.
Citric Acid
Citric Acid
The pH reset. Binds calcium bacteria need to build new plaque.
Panthenol
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
The healer. The same molecule dermatologists use to repair damaged skin.
Menthol
Menthol (trace)
The signal. Fights bacteria gently and gives you the fresh-breath cue that tells you it is working.
Abigail T. · Lola, 7 yr Maltese
★★★★★
Verified buyer
"I read every ingredient to my vet. She said 'go for it.' First dental additive I've ever used that I actually trust in my dog's bowl."

Dog dental additives have a problem.

They were all built to clean the tooth. Klave was built to heal the gum tissue underneath.

KLAVE
Other Additives
Heals inflamed gum tissue (Pro-Vitamin B5)
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Chlorine-free, bleach-free
✓
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Clean 5-ingredient label
✓
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Formulated with a licensed and certified DVM
✓
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Dog-safe trace menthol (no overpowering mint)
✓
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60-day money-back guarantee
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"Other Additives" refers to the leading chlorine-dioxide-based and chemical-based dental water additives currently sold in North America.

No Brushing. No Fight. Just Her Water Bowl.

The entire routine is pouring it in and walking away. She does the rest.

1
Add 1 teaspoon per 8 oz of fresh water. Pour it straight into her regular bowl. No measuring cups, no mixing station.
2
Let her drink like she always does. No pool smell to tip her off, so picky drinkers keep right on drinking.
3
Refresh it daily and let it work. Panthenol reaches the gumline with every sip. Gums heal with consistency, not one big dose.
Works for dogs and cats, and for multi-pet bowls.

Kisses Without Holding Your Breath

This is what the other side of her bad breath looks like.

Kiss her again
Fresher breath in as little as 14 days. Noticeably different by day 7 for most owners.
Protect her teeth
The gum tissue heals, not just the tooth surface. Where the real disease lives.
The vet's surprised
"What are you doing differently?" The question every owner wants to hear at the next checkup.

Customer Reviews

★★★★★4.9 out of 5
Based on 1,645 reviews
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Sophia K.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★October 2, 2026
The science is real
I didn't understand how a vitamin could help my dog's teeth. 3 weeks in, her gums went from angry red to pink. Mia is 12 and I was dreading the vet dental conversation. Now I have hope. The ingredient list is 5 things I can actually read, which was the main reason I tried it. Will keep buying.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveOctober 3, 2026
Sophia, thank you so much for taking the time to share Mia's progress. Hearing that her gums have gone from red to pink is exactly the shift Klave was built to create. Give her a scratch behind the ears from us.
Isabella and her dog
Isabella W.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★September 28, 2026
Her gums stopped bleeding
I was skeptical because my Yorkie refuses to drink anything that smells funny. First bowl, she drank like normal. Three weeks later her gums stopped bleeding when I touched them. I almost cried. The vet asked me what I was doing differently at her last checkup. Teddy is 9 and I was told we would need a cleaning soon. Now the vet said we can wait and see.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveSeptember 30, 2026
Isabella, this is the exact feedback we hoped to hear. The fact that Teddy drank it on the first pour tells us the formulation is doing what we built it to do. Thank you for the trust and for telling your vet.
Ava and her dog
Ava H.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★September 22, 2026
Vet said we could postpone the $1,400 dental
My senior Dachshund was quoted $1,400 for a dental cleaning. I asked the vet to give me 60 days to try something first. Oscar is 11 and I was terrified of putting him under anesthesia. She came back for the follow-up and the vet said we could postpone the dental. I don't know if it will last forever but 60 days bought us real breathing room and we are going to keep going.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveSeptember 23, 2026
Ava, this is exactly why we built Klave. Anesthesia risk for senior dogs is real and the gap between "need a cleaning soon" and "we can wait" is where real quality of life lives. Give Oscar a treat from us.
Mia and her dog
Mia C.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★September 18, 2026
Switched from Oxyfresh and not going back
Finally a dental product with ingredients I can actually read. I switched my two Shih Tzus from Oxyfresh after 2 years and the difference in both of their breath was obvious within a week. The chlorine smell was always something I didn't love in the water. This one has no smell at all and they drink it like regular water. Not going back.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveSeptember 19, 2026
Mia, the clean ingredient list was the whole reason this product exists. We built Klave for the dog mom who reads the label. Thank you for giving Luna and Coco the switch.
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Evelyn P.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★☆September 14, 2026
Took a few days for my dog to accept it
Giving 4 stars because Bella was suspicious of the water for the first two days and I had to dilute at half dose to get her drinking. By day 4 she was back to normal and now I don't think about it anymore. Breath is way better after 3 weeks. If you have a picky drinker just start slow.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveSeptember 15, 2026
Evelyn, thank you for the honest 4-star review and the heads up about picky drinkers. The half-dose ramp is exactly the move we recommend and we are going to make that more visible on the bottle label. Appreciate you.
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Olivia T.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★September 9, 2026
No more holding my breath for kisses
My Shih Tzu sleeps on my pillow and her breath had gotten so bad I started turning my face away. I didn't want to admit it. A month on Klave and I can let her lick my chin again without flinching. Such a small thing but it gave me my cuddles back. She drinks it with no fuss at all.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveSeptember 10, 2026
Olivia, this is the whole reason Klave exists. Getting those pillow cuddles back without flinching is everything. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Charlotte and her dog
Charlotte B.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★September 6, 2026
Finally something for my senior without anesthesia
My vet wanted to put my 13 year old Pomeranian under for a cleaning and I was terrified after losing a previous dog on the table. I needed something I could do at home instead. Her breath is noticeably better after a month and the vet said her gums look less inflamed. I feel like I finally have an option that is not the anesthesia table.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveSeptember 7, 2026
Charlotte, we hear the anesthesia fear constantly and it is exactly why daily gum care at home matters so much. So glad your girl is doing well and that you have peace of mind.
Grace and her dog
Grace M.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★September 3, 2026
Works across all three of my dogs
I have three dogs sharing one water bowl and I was worried one would refuse it and throw the whole thing off. All three drink it like normal water. Easiest dental thing I have ever done because I am not chasing anyone with a toothbrush. Three weeks in and the overall dog breath in my house is way down.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveSeptember 4, 2026
Grace, a multi-dog household all drinking happily from one bowl is the dream. Thank you for giving it a shot across the whole pack.
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Harper D.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★August 30, 2026
My Yorkie actually drinks it
I have been burned by water additives before. My last one smelled like a pool and my Yorkie would not touch her water for a full day. I almost did not try again. This one has no smell at all and she drank it first try. Her breath started improving within the first week. Wish I had found this sooner.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveAugust 31, 2026
Harper, the no-smell formula was built for exactly the picky Yorkie who got burned before. So happy she took to it on the first bowl.
Lily and her dog
Lily S.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★☆August 27, 2026
Good results, took patience
Four stars only because it took my Chihuahua about 5 days to fully commit to drinking it. I started at half dose like the directions suggest and worked up. Once she was drinking normally the breath improvement was real. Her gums used to bleed a little when she chewed and that has stopped. Just do not expect overnight.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveAugust 28, 2026
Lily, thank you for the honest four stars and for sticking with the half-dose ramp. Gum tissue heals gradually so that patience is exactly what pays off. Give her a treat from us.
Zoe and her dog
Zoe R.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★August 24, 2026
The ingredient list sold me
I read every label before anything goes in my dogs. Five ingredients I can actually pronounce and no chlorine or bleach chemistry. That alone made me try it over the big brands. The fact that it also works on breath is the bonus. My Maltese has had zero issues drinking it.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveAugust 25, 2026
Zoe, you are exactly the label-reading dog mom we built Klave for. Thank you for trusting the five-ingredient approach.
Nora and her dog
Nora K.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★August 21, 2026
Red gums went pink
My dachshund had an angry red gumline that the vet flagged at her last visit. I did not want to wait until it got worse. About three weeks on Klave and the redness is visibly down. It is the first thing I have used that seems to target the gums and not just mask the smell. Cautiously thrilled.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveAugust 22, 2026
Nora, watching that red gumline fade to pink is the whole reason panthenol is our hero ingredient. So glad you caught it early and are seeing the shift.
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Penelope W.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★August 18, 2026
No more turning my face away
Embarrassing to admit but my Shih Tzu breath had gotten so bad I stopped letting her near my face. She is my shadow and it was breaking my heart to pull back from her. A month in and I can let her give me kisses again. Such a small thing that means everything. She drinks it no problem.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveAugust 19, 2026
Penelope, getting those kisses back without pulling away is exactly what this is all about. Thank you for sharing something so personal with us.
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Ruby T.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★☆August 15, 2026
Solid for the price
Switched from a more expensive additive that my dog had stopped responding to. This one is cheaper and the breath results have been just as good if not better. Docking one star only because I wish the bottle were bigger for multi-dog homes, but the subscribe option helps. Will keep ordering.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveAugust 16, 2026
Ruby, thank you for the switch and the honest note on bottle size. We hear you on the multi-dog supply and the 2-pack plus subscribe is there for exactly that. Appreciate you.
Delilah and her dog
Delilah F.✓ Verified Buyer
★★★★★August 12, 2026
My rescue came with mystery teeth
I adopted a 9 year old dog with no dental history and honestly bad breath and some tartar. I could not realistically brush a newly adopted anxious dog. Pouring this in her bowl was something I could actually do from day one. Six weeks in her breath is dramatically better and she trusts me enough now that maybe brushing is next. This bridged the gap.
KLAVE
Response from KlaveAugust 13, 2026
Delilah, thank you for giving a senior rescue a loving home. Starting with the bowl while trust builds is the perfect approach, and we are rooting for you both.
60-Day Money Back Guarantee

The "Fresher Breath In 14 Days" Promise

Pour Klave Gum Shield into your dog's water bowl every day for 60 days.

If her breath is not noticeably fresher. If her gums do not look healthier. If you do not see the difference.

Send it back and we refund every cent. No forms. No photos of your dog's teeth. One email and your money is back.

And if your dog will not drink it? Same deal. Full refund.

We built Klave to answer the one question every dog mom has. And we stand behind it.

Common Questions

The questions most dog moms ask us before placing their first order.

Will my dog actually drink Klave? +
Most dogs drink it without noticing anything changed. The menthol level is so low your dog will not taste it. If your dog is picky, start with half the dose for the first 3 days, then go to full dose on day 4. If your dog will not drink it at all, our 60-day guarantee covers you.
I tried water additives before and they didn't work. Why would this be different? +
Because every additive you have tried goes after the tooth. Klave is the only one built around a healing vitamin (Pro-Vitamin B5) that goes after the gum itself. Different target. Different ingredient. Different result.
How long until I see results? +
Most owners notice fresher breath in 7 to 14 days. Gum healing takes a bit longer. You should start to see less redness and less bleeding between day 30 and day 60.
My dog is young. Do I really need this now? +
Gum disease starts quietly. 80% of dogs over age 3 already show signs. Starting the daily habit now is much easier than fixing the damage later. Think of Klave as insurance against the $1,500 vet bill you do not want in 3 years.
Is it safe for puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with health conditions? +
Klave Gum Shield is safe for dogs of all ages when used as directed. If your dog has diagnosed kidney disease, liver disease, or is pregnant or nursing, please consult your veterinarian before adding any new oral care product to her routine.
My vet didn't recommend it. Should I check with her first? +
Absolutely. Klave is a daily preventive support product, not a treatment. We encourage you to show the 5-ingredient label to your vet and get her blessing before starting any new oral care product. Our ingredient list is simple and transparent for exactly this reason.
Can I just use mouthwash or diluted hydrogen peroxide? +
No. Most human oral care products contain xylitol, high alcohol content, or essential oils that are toxic to dogs. Klave Gum Shield is formulated specifically for canine safety and oral biology.
Is Klave safe for cats? +
Klave Gum Shield is built specifically for dogs, but all 5 ingredients are safe for all pets. If your cat drinks from the same bowl, there is no safety concern.
How is Klave different from Oxyfresh? +
Oxyfresh uses a chlorine-based chemical that kills bacteria on the tooth surface. Klave uses Pro-Vitamin B5, a healing vitamin that supports the gum itself. They clean the tooth. We heal the gum. That is the difference.
Where is Klave made? +
Klave Gum Shield is manufactured in a GMP-compliant facility and formulated with input from a licensed veterinarian.
How is the panthenol concentration determined? +
Our formulation targets a daily exposure level consistent with human oral care applications of panthenol, scaled for canine oral tissue and water intake. Our veterinary advisor signed off on the final concentration.
What does Klave taste like? +
Light. Clean. Very slightly fresh. Not sweet. Not chemical. Most dogs do not react to the taste at all once it is diluted in their water bowl.
How much do I use? +
For dogs 1 to 25 lbs: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) added to 8 oz of fresh water, once per day. For dogs over 25 lbs: 2 teaspoons per day. Refill daily with the recommended dose. One bottle is about a 30-day supply.
Does Klave replace brushing or vet dentals? +
No. Klave Gum Shield is a daily preventive support product. It is not a replacement for veterinary care. We recommend regular vet checkups and continuing any brushing routine you can sustain. Klave is designed to work alongside both, not instead of them.
What if my dog has sensitive skin or allergies? +
Panthenol, glycerin, and citric acid are all commonly used in sensitive-skin products and are generally very well tolerated. The 60-day guarantee covers any adverse reaction. If your dog shows any sign of discomfort, stop use immediately and contact us for a full refund.
How long does shipping take? +
3 to 7 business days. Free on orders over $55. Choose Priority Shipping (Skip The Queue) at checkout for front-of-line fulfillment.
What is your return policy? +
60 days, no questions asked. Even if the bottle is empty. One email to our support team and your refund is processed within 2 business days.

Pour It In Her Bowl Tonight.

The daily habit that targets the real problem, not the symptom. Backed by a 60-day guarantee.
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