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Cats And Cleaning

Cats And Cleaning

Cat Vomit

If my cats throw up anything, such as food or a hairball, I clean it up ASAP. I use Zep Cat Cleaner to remove pet stains and odors on carpets, and a hard-floor cleaner for wooden floors. I have excellent results with Zep.

Cat Urine

If your cat has an accident on your furniture, carpet, wooden floors, and more, clean the area immediately. I like Nature’s Miracle for removing pet odors from furniture, carpet, or cement floors. I use a wood cleaner on wooden floors. Zep works well for this also.

Cat Furniture

I use Zep and Nature’s Miracle to clean pet furniture such as towers and cat trees. I spray it on the area to be cleaned, and then I use shop towels to absorb everything.

Cat Accidents Next To The Litter Box

If my cats pee outside the litter box, I spray Nature’s Miracle on the floor and wipe it up with shop towels. I also mop the floor and put hospital disinfectant in the water. I love hospital disinfectant because it kills the bacteria on the floor, and the cats never go to that area again.

Cat Bedding

I clean their bedding frequently, and if they have urinated on the towels, I throw those away. I use Tide and a fabric softener.

Cat Toys

I wash any cat toys that can be washed safely, and I throw the others away and replace them with new ones. I try to order at least two of the same toy, so if they like it, I have a new one to replace it when the old one wears out.

Cleaning Floors

Move everything out of the way and get your mop and bucket or steam cleaner ready. I use hospital disinfectant in the water along with liquid Comet and some Tide laundry soap, which really does a good job of making everything very clean.

Cat Grooming

Brush your cat often, and if they cannot clean their rear end well, keep a small battery-operated trimmer handy to trim the hair in that area so it’s easier for them to groom themselves. Long Q-tips work well for cleaning dirty cat ears. I prefer a liquid shampoo that you wipe on and wipe off for cats. Tooth cleaning: Start brushing your cat’s teeth as a kitten, and they will tolerate it as they get older.

Clean Their Dishes

Clean their water dishes every day and make sure they have fresh water to drink at all times. Clean up dirty cat bowls by scrubbing them out with dish soap and drying them with paper towels.

Clean Up Those Litter Boxes

Clean up your litter boxes and scrub them out with dish soap. Deep clean litter robots at least three times a year. Clean litter boxes daily and have fresh litter for your cats.

Cleaning Products Safe For Pets

Make sure your cleaning products are pet-safe before you use them. God bless your cats, and I hope they are happy and healthy.

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Cleaning Up Various Brands Of Litter Boxes

Cleaning Up Various Brands Of Litter Boxes

Cleaning Up Litter Robots

The Litter-Robot 3 is fairly easy to clean. Remove the bonnet, remove the globe, and take it outdoors to a hose. I use dish soap and a stiff brush to clean out the globe. It takes a while to clean out the area where the dirty litter is dumped from the globe, since debris gets under the plastic mesh. Cleaning up the Litter-Robot 4 is easier because it is made a little differently than the Litter-Robot 3. I have had my Litter-Robot 3 since 2019. You can buy new sensors for the Litter-Robot, but you most likely will need help replacing them.

Pet Safe Litter Box

It is very easy to clean, and I have had mine for over 12 years. I ordered a stainless steel tray to fit under it, which made cleaning it a breeze. I love the Crystal Cat litter because it cleans up easily.

Litter Maid Litter Boxes

I have two, and they are still working. I have had them since 2015. They are very easy to clean: a tray in front catches the litter, and you can dump out the old kitty litter and replace the plastic tray as needed. They are low maintenance; they just needed some WD-40 on the front buttons that move the debris rake back and forth.

Generic Power Litter Boxes

I have 3 of them, and they are harder to clean because debris gets stuck under the plastic mesh, and it takes quite a while to remove. The first two models are easier to clean than the newer version because they removed the plug on the back of the globe and replaced it with the plastic mesh, which makes cleaning the newer unit a total nightmare. They seem well built and function well.

Old Fashioned Litter Boxes

If you have plastic litter boxes, you can clean them for a while before replacing them, since scratched plastic harbors bacteria. I bought a nice large stainless steel one that cleans up quickly.

Have A Day Set Aside To Clean Up Your Litter Boxes

Have plenty of dish soap and a stiff dish brush on hand for scrubbing the unit, plus paper towels; you may also want to wear plastic gloves while cleaning the litter boxes. Make sure you get everything back into the proper position before powering the unit back up. Never wash any area that has sensors or wires. I let my litter boxes dry out in the sun if possible; otherwise, I set them by a drain to dry. Finish drying them off with paper towels. Make sure the unit is completely dry before turning on the power. If your litter box is not functioning correctly, have it fixed or replace it with a new unit. Never use harsh cleaners while cleaning up a litter box, as they may be toxic to your cat. Your cats will thank you for cleaning up their litter boxes. Your home will smell fresh and clean and be sanitary for everyone. Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

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Healthy Pet Dishes And Supplies

Healthy Pet Dishes And Supplies

Plastic Food, Water Dishes, And Litter Boxes

Plastic pet dishes can get deep scratches from use and harbor lots of bacteria over time, which is unhealthy for your cat. The plastic also breaks down and releases chemicals from the plastic, which can wreak havoc on your cat’s digestion and memory over time. Plastic litter boxes should be replaced when you see lots of marks in the plastic, as they could cause parasites in your cat’s digestive system because you cannot clean them thoroughly anymore.

Try To Buy Stainless Steel Pet Dishes And Litter Boxes Which Clean Up Well

I try to have stainless steel or ceramic pet bowls and clean my litter boxes with dish soap and a scrub brush. I just noticed a new stainless steel litter box advertised on Facebook yesterday, and I intend to research it more and most likely buy one.

Cat Toys

Cat toys need to be replaced if they get torn up or start falling apart. If it is one of your cat’s favorite toys, try to buy another one like it before you destroy the old one. Some cats will keep looking for the old one. I put the new cat toy and the old one side by side, and after my cat starts playing with the new one constantly, I get rid of the worn-out one. Cats need sanitary toys to play with since they chew on them, and if the toy harbors germs, your dear pet cat will get sick. Ensure all of your cat toys are large enough so your cat does not choke on them by swallowing them.

Cat Hammocks And Beds

Vacuum your cat’s beds, hammocks, and spot-clean areas with a pet cleaning solution if your cat scarfs up a hairball or has an accident on them. I have good luck with a pet cleaner for stains and odor removal. If a hammock gets holes in it, replace it with a new one. Ensure your heated cat beds still have a working heating pad; if not, order a new bed when they are on sale in the summer months. Cardboard boxes and towels make good cat beds for the summer months. Wash the towels regularly, and then eventually replace them with new ones.

Cat Litter

I like lightweight and natural cat litter made of walnut hulls, ground-up newspaper, or pine tree wood. I also like Tidy Cat litter and Arm and Hammer litter. I purchased one made of corn, and my cats did not like that one. Never put out a new brand of litter without having some of their tried and approved litter out, as they may not use the new one, and you will have a big mess to clean up. Always sweep up any litter outside the litterbox; this will help prevent fleas, as they like dirty cat litter and litterboxes that are not kept up to snuff. Ensure you keep all your pet supplies sanitary and clean, and throw out worn-out ones. I hope you have a happy and healthy cat for many years.

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Buying Cat Equipment

Buying Cat Equipment

Cat Beds

Cats love to curl up in cat beds. Some of my cats want to sleep in a giant cat bed, so they have plenty of room to stretch out during the night, and others like to sleep in a small bed curled up in a tight little ball. You can purchase ones that can be washed, or you have to spot-clean. Some cats want to mark their bed beyond washing unless you buy a special order remover. I wrap my cat’s beds in plastic garbage bags and place a towel on top of the bed, and that way, all you have to do is replace the bags and the towel instead of buying new cat beds. This does not seem to happen unless you have more than three cats.

Cat Towers

All of my cats love cat towers or hammocks. They love to sleep up high and watch for birds or keep a bird’ s-eye view of you. The cats that sleep the highest up seem to have a top place in the hierarchy of the cat pecking order. Peter and Winchester seem to hold that position. Once in a while, Faith will be sleeping up high. Cat towers raise your cat so drafts or cold air from the floor will not affect them. Cat towers are pretty easy to vacuum off or clean any stains off. I buy my cat towers from Chewy.com.

Cat Litter Boxes

For an automatic litter box, I prefer Litter Robot 3. It seems to last a long time, and the company will put a new motor in it after three years for a small charge if it stops working. My cats love using them, and they have never had an accident. I also have several old-fashioned litter boxes that my cats can use. Clean your litter boxes with a solution for cleaning at least three times a year for the automatic models and, more often, for the old-style models. Make sure your cat can quickly enter and exit the litter box. If your cat becomes arthritic, you may need a lower litter box and one on the first level of your home.

Grooming Tools

I buy good-quality grooming tools for my cats. I generally buy them from Amazon or Chewy.com. I check their ratings and purchase stainless steel or surgical-grade tools. I buy cat combs, brushes, nail trimmers, detanglers, gloves, and more. Wash your equipment if possible to keep it sanitary.

Cat Toys

Cats love toys they can interact with, including those that make a noise, like a singing bird or a crinkle toy. Catnip toys are a must for all cats, and circle game toys tend to be a hit with all cats. My cats love catnip mice, tiny baby stuffed animals, and toys on the end of a string. The cart treat balls are a fun way for your cat to simultaneously eat treats and lose weight. Your cat can move the treat ball around until a wonderful treat rolls out for them to eat quickly. Buy top-quality cat equipment, which will last longer.

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Cats Christmas Presents That They Love

Cat Christmas Presents That They Love

New Cat Toys

I purchased some cat tooth-cleaning toys for my cats that are filled with catnip for my cats. The toy’s exterior has little spots that stick up, which will help clean their teeth when they chew on the toy. I gave it to my cats early; they love it and will have pearly whites for Christmas. I purchased more catnip mice, singing birds, balls, and crinkle toys. My carts next door use their exercise wheel, and I see cat prints on it, and some of them have shed those unwanted pounds. All cats seem to love the circle ball toy. They bat the ball around the circle for some time before they rest.

New Litter Boxes

I purchased two Famree litter boxes, and my cats love them. The litter boxes tell me the weights of my cats and how long they were in the litter box. The waste is easy to remove as the plastic bag fits on top of the unit, and you pull out the old bag and place a new bag in it. I found an Elspet on the internet that was marked down in price considerably. I hope my cats will like it. I have a LitterMaid box that has been working perfectly for at least eight years, along with a PetSafe one. I have a couple of litter robots that lasted four years before I had to have them rebuilt.

Heated  Cat Beds And Cozy Beds Cats

Cats love heated beds and nice, plush, cozy beds to curl up in as the weather gets cold. I like the round or rectangle-shaped beds that are extra plush for my cats as they seem to be their favorite ones to curl up in. When the weather is quite cold, my cats next door go into their little heated buildings and snuggle up together. I have a round plastic bed in my house that Conrad and Cali love to sleep in. Garfunkel prefers the cozy rectangle bed. My cats next door have heated windowsill beds and boxes with soft towels. I have purchased new towels for them and also a new heated little building.

Hammocks With Scratching Post

I ordered three of these, and they already use two. They love these as they can curl up in the hammock in a little ball. The hammocks have little balls that hang down that your cat can bat around for entertainment.

Cat Towers

Cats love cat towers. I love the tall ones, as my cats can look out of the windows at the birds and anything that piques their interest in the great outdoors. Most cat towers have hammocks, scratching posts, and an area they can hide in.

GPS Tracker

I purchased two of these to put on any cat that wants outside for a while. Your cat can take off running even if you are watching and hide from you; with the GPS device, you should be able to find him quickly, and he will be glad you did, and so will you.

Cat Food And Treats

Buy your cat some of his favorite wet food, some cat treats, and maybe a cat treat ball or two.

Cat Computer Games

I put a cat game on my smartphone, and Cali and Garfunkel kept touching the mice, and they would vanish until a new mouse appeared. Put that app on your phone, and your cats will have a Merry Christmas or Birthday and keep playing that game.

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What I Think My Cats Dream About

What I Think My Cats Dream About

Cat Food

I think they dream about food most of the time. One time, my cat woke up from a nap licking his lips. Cats believe they will starve if you forget to fill their food dish to the top. One of my cats kept sniffing the air after waking up from a nap. He could tell I had baked a piece of salmon in the oven, and he wanted to be my food tester. My cats love Hartz squeezable. My house cats love them tremendously. I think my cats dream about being able to get cat treats out of their treat ball dispenser. Cats are obsessed with catnip, and if you lay some down in the bed where they are sleeping, they wake up and start chewing away at the catnip. The catnip makes them roll around and act like a kitten full of energy. They dream about catching an excellent plump mouse for an afternoon snack.

Garfunkel Woke Up After He Had Been Running In His Dream

I assumed he was fighting another cat much larger than he was and running to get away from the gigantic cat that was after him. In his dream, his front legs were moving back and forth quickly. He may have been chasing a rodent, or a coyote was after him. When he woke up, he looked shocked but relieved.

Sleeping In A Cozy New Cat Bed

Cats dream about a new bed they may receive for a present. They will have a unique, plush, luxurious cat bed until another cat in the household tries to claim it. My cats especially love the heated cat beds I have purchased for them. They can curl up in the cozy bed in their old age, and the heat helps with any joint pain that they may have. Conrad loves the heated bed I have in the dining room, and Cali takes the one in the kitchen occasionally. Garfunkel likes the plush and cozy beds.

Warm Places

I am sure my cats think of warm places to take a nap. The blanket that you have on your couch is too tempting. They dream about kneading on it and curling up in the lovely, fluffy new blanket. Your winter coat is laid out on a chair. My Siamese cat got in the coat and had her head sticking out of a sleeve in the jacket. Cali has slept in front of the fireplace, purring away in her sleep. She also sleeps by the heat register in the dining room.

Having A Loving Owner

My cats love to sleep and dream away on my lap or bed. Cats dream about an owner who will look after their well-being and take them to the Vet when sick. Cats depend on their owner to be loving, kind, compassionate, and caring. My cats dream that they will get the perfect Christmas present this year. Our cats give us joy, and they love us dearly. Cats dream about their cat friends and their good times together. Dream only the best dreams possible, my Dear feline friends.

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Cleaning In The Summer Months

Cleaning In The Summer Months

Garden and Power Tools

I take the trimmers into the house and place them on a piece of newspaper to sharpen and lubricate the blades. I have taken my chainsaws in the house to clean them and to replace the dull chainsaw blade with a nice sharp one. Change the oil in your mowers in the early hours before the heat gets the best of you.

Cleaning Your Basement

Cleaning your basement in the summer is the perfect place to clean since the basement is nice and cool. I burn old boxes and things I do not use that have seen better days. You can sell stuff in your basement that is clean and useable. If you have not used an item in ten years, you might as well sell it. Take old paint to a recycling center. Wash and mop your basement floor and clean your rafters and don’t forget to clean out the dryer vent and replace your furnace filter.

Cleaning Up Outdoor Buildings

I have sold or taken almost all my items from my outdoor building. I have burned many of the items in a burn pile. In the summer, I burn any old cardboard and debris that I might find in a building. I like clean and orderly facilities. I have donated good usable items to charity or sold them to get the unneeded item out of the way.

Cleaning Up Your Home In The Summer

If you have a painting project, working on it in an air-conditioned house is lovely. It is an excellent time to replace your carpet, as you can set items outdoors to get them out of the way while the carpet installers are at work. I have stained or painted my deck and outdoor buildings in the early morning hours. Mowing your yard and weed whacking is necessary for the early morning or late hours. I like cleaning the refrigerator and stove and defrosting the freezer. I wipe down the sleeves in the fridge, clean up the oven and racks, defrost the freezer, and put the food with ice in coolers. I like clean appliances as they can harbor germs if left unattended and not thoroughly cleaned.

Gardening

Put wood chips around your garden plants so you will not have to weed much in the summer. Sprinkle natural pest control powder on your squash and potato plants. You may need to water your plants with a mixture to prevent blight. Work in the garden before the mosquitoes commence to eat you alive. Do not be afraid to spray Off or Cutter on yourself to prevent mosquito bites.

Clean Up Your Pets Beds, Dishes, Bird Baths, and More

I like to scrub out my bird bath with a Brillo pad, rinse it thoroughly, and put nice fresh water in it. It is also a good idea to clean out your bird feeders. Clean or replace pet dishes and bowls. I wash my cat’s bedding, toys, and towels in a washing machine just for my cats. Clean up your automatic and other litterboxes to prevent fleas and sickness in your cats. I have burned most of my old plastic litterboxes, bowls, and other pet dishes and replaced them with stainless steel or Pyrex containers. I buy new litterboxes when the old ones get, so you cannot clean them anymore. Clean early or later in the day to beat the dog days of summer if you must work outdoors cleaning. Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

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I Adopted Two Cats Tammy And Tigress

I Adopted Two New Cats Tammy And Tigress

Tammy

It is a beautiful bi-colored black and white cat. Her Mother was one of my cats years ago, and her Mother lived to be 23 years old. I hope Tammy has that gene for longevity in her DNA makeup. Tammy lived outdoors on a farm, and she was an excellent huntress. I would see Tammy walking around on the farm where she used to live, her owner could no longer care for her, so I adopted her. I took her to my Vet, and he gave her all of her shots, wormed her, checked her feline leukemia, spayed her, got rid of her ear mites, and had her front feet declawed. She has tamed considerably in ten days; she will let me pat and touch her without making a single sound. She and her daughter Tigress sleep next to each other. They have a blanket and towels to curl up in. I have been feeding them canned cat food daily, and they seem very contented. Tammy used my litter box for her in the room with no problems.

Tigress

Tigress is one year old, and she did not want to be touched or handled at all when I first got her home. She would try to claw you, and she would hiss at you. After she started getting canned food to eat every day, she became a very affectionate young female cat. She always sleeps next to her mom for comfort in her new surroundings. She had the same treatments at my Vet as her Mother did. She let me pat her on the head today, and she was not bothered by my touching her on the head whatsoever. Tigress is a light gray colored tuxedo cat with a little pink nose; she is a very attractive-looking young female cat. Tigress knew what the litter box was for immediately.

Tammy And Tigress Are In a Small Room For The Introduction Period

Both newcomers are in a small room where my other cats can smell them under the door. You never want to just let your new cat family members into your group of older cat family members. If cats are not introduced slowly, fights will break out, and it will not have a good outcome for one or more of your cats. Cats are territorial creatures, and every cat must figure out their place in the household so no one steps on someone else’s boundaries. Another cat might claim a particular chair in your house, and if the newcomers sit in that chair, they will have a rude awakening. Some cats have a unique cat hammock that is theirs or a specific toy and is unwilling to share it with anyone. Cats have sure heated cat beds they will share with a particular group of cats, and no one else may enter through that door. It takes a while for the cats to become one happy cat family. Spend much time patting your older cat family, so they feel left out. Spend a lot of time loving your new cat family where your older cats cannot see you doing so, Be patient with your cats; they will be one big happy cat family with the time and loving care. I have a total of 14 cats altogether. I have 3 in my house and eleven in another place. Adopt a cat, save a life today, and have a fabulous feline friend for many years.

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Do Cats really Like The Gadgets We Buy For Them?

Do Cats Really Like The Gadgets We Buy For Them?

Cat Toys

My cats love to play with circle toys with a ball to spin around. My cats prefer cat toys that you can add catnip to. The cat toys that you cannot add catnip to get played with less as the catnip smell begins to fade away. My cats love to play with singing birds or squeaking mice toys. My cats love to toss small mice toys in the air and catch them. My cats will play with crinkle toys for a while and soon become tired of them. Cats love to play with aluminum foil balls and your old sponges. Some cats like to play with the plastic lids of food containers. Ensure the covers are large enough that the kitty will not choke to death on them. Lazar lights appeal to cats until they figure out you control the lazar. Cats like to leap at catnip-filled fish on the end of a wooden stick.

Cat Beds

My cats love their cat beds. They love heated cat beds from K and H products. My older cats love orthopedic beds as they help them with their joints, and they have an extra restful and relaxing night. My cats adore hammock cat beds as they curl up for a cozy evening or an afternoon nap. My cats love to sleep in small dog beds that are extra plush. Meofia handmade wool beds are great cat beds for long winter nights. I have ordered wicker beds with a small circle pad in the middle. The residence in the cat bed falls apart quickly, but cats like to sleep on an extra fluffy towel placed in the bed. Make sure it is machine washable when you buy a small dog bed. I wouldn’t say I like cat beds that you have to spot clean, especially if my cat throws up in the bed. I want my cat beds to be sanitary and hygienic.

 

Cat Feeders

I especially like the cat feeders that record your voice. When you are away from home, your cat can hear your voice from the cat feeder, prompting your cat to eat when they hear your familiar voice. I have also had luck with the circular cat feeders that have no voice recorders; however, I do not think my cats eat as much as usual with those. I had never had one breakdown when I purchased new from Amazon, Chewy: Com, or E bay. My cats love heated stainless steel water bowls in winter as they always have water to drink.

Automatic Litter Boxes

I like my two litter robot litter boxes the best. I have had them for three years, and they have been trouble-free. I have one pet-safe litter box that I have had for four years with no problems whatsoever. I am using one litter maid litter box and have used it for one year in my home. I had a litter maid litter box in my other house, which broke down in a year and a half. The rail system stopped moving altogether.  I hope this blog post helps you purchase gadgets and cat toys that your cats will adore for years.

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Cleaning Your Cats Living Area And More

Cleaning Your Cats Living Area And More

Scrubbing Floors

I scrub the tile floors next door. I use a combination of Liquid Lysol and Tide, which kills any germs on the feet and make them sparkling clean. I use a bucket and a mop which works well. I also have a small floor steam cleaner that sanitizes my floors ideally. Some areas require a little scrubber to clean them area.

Counter Tops, Sleeves, And Tables Next Door

I use Lysol and soap on the countertops and the table next door. I also use a soft scrubber or a brush on the countertops. Wooden tables get cleaned with a wood cleaner, and then I apply some lemon oil to the wood tables. My cats sleep on sleeves that have cat beds and towels. The sleeves get cleaned with soap and water since they are plastic.

Cleaning The Dreaded Litter Boxes

I disassemble my litter boxes and then take them outdoors for a thorough scrubbing. I use a toilet brush only for cleaning my litter boxes and a 3 M scrubber. I put rubber gloves on before I start cleaning the litter boxes. I put dish soap in the litter box with the other parts of the litter box, and then I scrub them with the toilet brush. I let the litter box and parts air dry.

Cleaning Food Dishes And Water Bowls

I use glass or metal food dishes and water bowls since they are easy to clean and sanitary. Never buy plastic food or water bowls since they are a magnet for germs. The plastic gets scratched, and then it is impossible to sanitize them. I use dish soap to clean the water and food bowls.

Cat Bedding And Towels

I spot clean cat beds that cannot be washed in the washing machine. If the beds look bad, I remove them and replace them with a new ones. I use an old washing machine just for cleaning cat bedding. I use hot water and laundry soap on my cat towels. When washing cat beds, use the gentle and bulky cycle.

Cat Carriers

Remember to clean your cat carriers with Lysol and put new paper in them so you are always ready to transport your cat in a clean, sanitary pet carrier. Window cleaner comes in handy to clean the metal doors on the airlines. Cloth carriers will have to be spot cleaned with laundry soap.

 

Cat Toys

I wash my cat toys in my washing machine with laundry soap; they look and smell new. Some cat toys must be spot cleaned or replaced due to years of use. Sanitize your cat items to help you keep a healthy cat for many years.

Medicine Dispensers

If you have a pill gun, an Inhaler, a medicine cup, and more, remember to keep them sanitized so your cat won’t get sick from some virus living on the dispenser. Rubbing alcohol or soap and water works well. We all want our cats to be with us for many years. Keep their supplies and living area as clean as possible.

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