We recently welcomed a stray cat into our family. We brought him in and they gave him the full works: neuter, vaccines, inspections, etc. Priced well below other options we looked into. Given the population of stray cats in that part of town, I figured they do this often. The vet called us between inspection and operation to notify us that Shadow is healthy and able to have procedure done. They were also thorough with instructions on his anti-biotics and gabapentin for his 2-week recovery frame. Now our kitty is a full member of our family and has seen no major health issues since. Thank you guys for helping us expand our family! read more

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Amazing experience! The reception was outstanding and compassionate. Every question was answered and we obtained a lot of useful information on cat care. Both fur babies were attended to and are happy and healthy back home the same day. I would highly recommend this place. Our first vet visit was stress free and very thorough. read more

I believe this is one of the best vet clinics I've ever taken my little girl to they're very patient. They're very kind and they're so helpful and if you're walking in your dog needs to drink water, you can stop in and they'll help you out. I would recommend this clinic to anyone with any animal. read more

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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately the service I received for my kitty was subpar. Ended up at the emergency vet the next day and they helped fix what Doolittle Pet Hospital did and my kitty is all better now. read more

Wonderful care provided at reasonable cost. Our cats have both had serious health issues and DPH provided lifesaving care. Thanks!

#1 is the dr doesn't speak good English and cannot explain what your pet needs or is experiencing. #2 the Dr makes mistakes. The Dr. prescribed my dog a med twice a day that should been once a day. Can't prove this is what killed my dog but he passed 2 weeks after seeing the dr. # 3 Staff is scared to speak up. I could tell staff was upset with the Drs actions but couldn't speak up. read more

Our fur baby Trixy, a 4 year old Shih Tzu was seen last Wednesday Oct 22 at Doolittle Pet Hospital. I would like to thank the Vet Dr Usman Ghani and his team for the great experience. Trixy feels better the day after the treatment. They're very caring and we got same day appointment. She continuously improved and on the road to the best of health. Definitely recommend this Pet Hospital. read more

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After almost a year. I went to a new vet for Lola. It is still painful that I lost Showty. Looking back replaying the moments. I should have noticed the doctor wasn't really listening to me and had decided already the cause of the problems. Jorge should have stopped it. He saw me crying. read more

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My cat, resting on my porch, was mauled by a shepard and his husky friend running loose. By the time I found him it was a Saturday when most Vet offices are closed. Tried to rush him to San Leandro Vet but they didn't have "the staff resources" (ie likely no Vet on duty). Doolittle Pet Hospital compassionately fit me in and gave my cat the immediate medical attention he needed. I've been a pet parent for over 30 years in this area. I've had experience with nearly a dozen Vets (San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Oakland, Union City, and Berkeley). Doolittle provides appropriate care and services at the most affordable prices in this area. The doctor, vet tech and staff are friendly and caring, and do a thorough job. The place is small, but you can trust them to take care of your fur babies. read more

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07/24/25 Update: Response to Doolittle Pet Hospital teams reply Your response confirms exactly why I'm heartbroken and angry. You continue to blame me for not approving $1,500 worth of diagnostics instead of acknowledging that none of what you offered would have stabilized Zazu in the moment. The treatments you gave my cat -- a long‑acting steroid (Depo‑Medrol) and an antibiotic (Clavamox) -- take 24-72 hours to work. My cat died in less than 12 hours. Even if I had approved every single diagnostic you pushed for (bloodwork, radiographs, urinalysis), those results still wouldn't have been back in time to save him. I would have simply spent $1,500 for tests while my cat continued to decline without life‑saving intervention. You didn't prioritize oxygen, IV fluids, hospitalization, or any emergency stabilization -- the things that could have actually made a difference in the moment. You also didn't give me discharge instructions, written information on the medications, or any guidance on what to do if his condition worsened. I had to research the medication myself to even learn how long it would take to work. When I called, devastated after Zazu passed, the doctor was rude, dismissive, and talked over me, telling me to stop talking and that it "wasn't his fault" -- but mine for not paying for all the diagnostics. That is not compassion. That is deflection. This isn't about whether you offered tests. It's about the fact that you didn't treat an emergency like an emergency. My cat collapsed, was lethargic, cold, had pale gums, was wheezing, and had possibly seized. I told you I would pay for whatever was needed to keep him alive. You sent him home with medications that wouldn't help for days -- and no plan for keeping him stable. Your response proves my point: you care more about covering yourselves than taking accountability for failing to act with urgency. To read our full story My original review attached in pictures read more

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i am beyond thankful for my experience at Doolittle Pet Hospital. I had found them after having a terrible experience in santa clara and from the moment i walked in i could tell this place truly cared about animals and their owners. They made sure to explain every step of the process with such transparency, which really put me at ease. it is so difficult to find a veterinary team that takes time to educate and answer all your questions a big shout out to Cynthia and Jorge for being so kind, professional and attentive, also Dr. Usman Ghani. i left feeling completely confident in the care Odie received and knowing their in great hands! :) read more

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They are very helpful helping my dog last Sunday went I took him. The receptionist easy to talk to at the phone they accommodate me without appointment. The doctor I appreciated and also the nurse. read more

I love this place. As soon as you walk in, it's bright and clean. The staff is very friendly and everybody welcomes your pet as if it were their own. I can't say I like bringing my dog here only because I don't like it with my dogs not feeling good. But when she's not feeling good, this is the spot. read more

Doolittle Pet Hospital - Very clean facility. Welcoming staff. You can tell they love animals - Veterinarians Near Me - San Leandro, California

Close to $700 to have my dog's broken toenail clipped clean! My dog broke a toenail running through drift wood. The mail was half on/half off. I wasn't comfortable clipping it myself because the mail quick was exposed and bleeding. Other vets couldn't see her for weeks. Doolittle could see her same day. I arrived at the scheduled appointment time like most post-Covid vets, owners can't be part of the exam/care. They took her back and came out a short while later, told me the cost, said they would need to sedate her, and told me to come be in a few hours. I expected to next see my dog with a shaved leg (for sedation) and a bandaged paw. When I picked her up, she had no signs that she'd even been to. Pet hospital. She was alert (did they sedate her or just us a local). She had no bandage on her paw and her toenail looked trimmed/repaired. The bill was high. I have to wonder bow they can change that much without even needing to bandage the dog. I'll be looking for a different veterinarian. read more

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I use to go there but when i would take my dog for one thing, i would be told something else is wrong. Products was always told to me after my visit that i needed to buy. I felt like it was more about the items you should purchase instead of my dog. I heard this office has not been here for too long really do not know, but i wish them all the best. I had to take my dog to a place i felt cared more for the dog. I was told about Hayward Veterinarian hospital in hayward. Love them read more

They had a "vet tech" (who didn't speak English at all) that didn't know how to handle my cat. Pulled him by the scruff had him dangling. My cat wasn't doing anything to be held that way. I could tell the "tech" didn't know that they were doing. They were dressed in street clothes, ripped jeans and T-shirt. From the pics posted here I think it was Prince. I asked the Vet if he was a tech and he said no he was just helping out. What!? Why was a person that hasn't been trained in how to handle animals handling my cat??? I asked for a vet tech to handle my cat and Jeorge came in and did amazing with my cat. You can tell he knows what he is doing. Unfortunately I would not recommend taking your pet here. read more

I had a sick dog that hadn't eaten anything in 4 days, I looked to see if I could get an appointment for her to be seen at a local vet. One local vet had an opening that afternoon, Doolittle Pet Hospital so I booked a time and took my Bailey in. They took her to the back for an evaluation and came back with their treatment plan. Of course, there is testing that needs to be done, blood work and urine testing needed to be performed as well. I agreed to the treatment plan and was told that I would need to supply them with a urine sample. They provided me with a bottle and said they would call when they got the results of the blood work. Which they did not call, I had to call them. With samples to collect (My dog is a Yorkie) I watched a few YouTube videos, but after 2 days was not able to collect a sample. Bailey had still not eaten anything and was barely drinking any water. Concerned I took her back to Doolittle Pet Hospital where they were able to collect a urine sample and run the test. Test showed that her Kidney function was poor and needed to increase her water. Also, her Pancreas was out of the normal range and gave her antibiotics. I needed to change her diet to a low sodium diet and increase her water. The doctor kept telling me that she was with in a normal range on all of her other test result, and that they would give her a shot of Vitamin B to increase her appetite. Nothing was working and after 10 days of not eating I took her back to Doolittle hospital. It was the same diagnoses and treatment plan. She ended up passing away 4 days later. It was excruciating difficult to watch her suffer that way. The only condolence from the vet was sometimes dogs do not recover no matter what treatment we provide. I just thought that the treatment was very poor, I always needed to follow up with them and remind them of the treatment plan. They were going to try other medications that needed to be ordered, but they never did. It is if they really did not care. RIP read more

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Loved it! Fast courteous treatment from veterinarian and support. I've passed the office frequently and I am glad I used their services.

If I could give ZERO stars, I would. AVOID Doolittle Pet Hospital at all costs! I brought my cat here after he hadn't eaten or drunk anything for 3 days and started vomiting. This was the only nearby hospital available--now I understand why: no one else wants to go here! After explaining my cat's symptoms, I was quoted ~$800, including $120 for a urine analysis. I paid, and my cat was immediately taken to the back. I never saw the vet examine my cat or was told how the exam was performed. About 10 minutes later, I was told to come back in five hours. When I returned, the doctor briefly explained the bloodwork, saying everything looked "generally normal" with only a couple borderline stats--nothing of major concern. My cat received some IV fluids, but the vet admitted he couldn't collect any urine, so the urine analysis (which I paid for) was never done. When I asked for advice about why my cat wasn't eating or what I could do, the vet had no answers--nor did he try to refer me elsewhere or offer any suggestions. He vaguely suspected a kidney issue but couldn't confirm without urine. He said this was "pretty common" for a cat my cat's age. I asked for a refund for the unperformed urine analysis, but he refused. Instead, he offered me a container to try to collect urine myself or suggested I bring my cat back the next day for another 4-5 hour wait. This was already extremely unprofessional. I took my cat home and later decided to request a refund again, along with a doctor's note detailing what was done for the $800 charge. He finally agreed to refund the urine analysis, but couldn't provide the doctor's note until the next day. When I finally received the doctor's note (I believe in 2 hours only, not even the next day), it was shockingly unprofessional: no vet name, no hospital name, no contact info, and even the medical details were wrong (he wrote the sodium was low when the blood work report said it was high). My insurance rejected the note because of all the missing and incorrect information. I ended up taking my cat to an emergency hospital, where he was properly diagnosed and treated (and it wasn't a kidney issue). The new hospital's documentation was detailed and accepted by my insurance with no problem. This place is a complete waste of time, money, and trust. Unprofessional, unhelpful, and careless. Save yourself the stress--go anywhere else! read more

The women who answer the phones and work the front desk are really, really bad. One time I paid for flea and tick meds for my dog, and they forgot to give me the meds that I paid for. I asked them to microchip my cat, and they forgot that too. I had to come back and take a day off from work. There's a Filipino woman, tortoise glasses and a lot of makeup, she lied to us. Told us our cat was microchipped. Brought her back to get scanned, and she wasn't microchipped. The veterinarian wasn't bad, but his entire staff of CSRs are incredibly awful. read more

Dr. Usman cares deeply. He helped our cat in the last week of his life. He did have a less conservative approach than some vets on the treatment but honestly, it made sense...our cat was deeply ill. Dr. Usman was very gentle and I thank him for his time and kindness. read more

Vet Jorge was amazing with our little Churrumina, along with the caring front desk girl she was amazing as well. I recommend this place it made me feel safe to trust my rescue with them. read more

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Luckily found this establishment on Yelp when Gelato was dehydrated. The helpful nurse & vet took him in right away & helped him regulate with all those electrolytes in him. They now have loyal patients by helping us in a timely manner! read more

IF I COULD RATE THIS PLACE AN ABSOLUTE ZERO I DEFINITELY WOULD. First off they charge you for medication without even knowing what is wrong with your cat then they bring out the bill for medication without even telling you or even knowing what's wrong with your pet for 1500$ LIKE WHAT!?! They don't tell you about the medication they give your animal or how long it will take to take effect they just tell you how much to give your pet and how long to give it to them that's it!! The doctor is very rude and just cares about the money not the health of your pets I wish I never took my cat here. They never told me my how seriously ill my poor cat was they just told me he's perfectly healthy and he's good to go but he ended up passed away that night. I URGE YOU DO NOT TAKE YOUR PET HERE THEY DO NOT CARE THIS PLACE ONLY CARES ABOUT MONEY NOT YOUR ANIMALS!!!! read more

Surgery performed on July 16th 2024 - Brought 7.5 lb Yorkie in to remove a cracked tooth, provide teeth cleaning, and remove a few benign tumors from the abdomen. Monkey was 12 years old at the time of this surgery. She is considered elderly so it was insisted and urged that we do an extensive blood panel to ensure there were no pre-existing issues to be aware of before surgery and just an overall check up of all her functions -- very standard practice so we felt comfortable to continue. It's important to note that while waiting to check in for this procedure ANOTHER patient was berating Dr. Usman for the clinics practice model but I chose to take it with a grain of salt because prior to this incident our time at Doolittle (regular check ups and to pick up flea medication) was for the most part always pleasant. We picked our dog up from surgery same day and all seemed well. Five weeks later on Thursday August 22nd 2024 I called Doolittle inquiring about Monkeys blood panel test results because they never followed up (appears to be a pattern with this clinic). I was told Dr. Usman was busy but would call me back to go over the results. I didn't receive a call back but the next morning on August 23rd Dr. Usman called my partner asking him how monkey was doing and asked that we bring her in immediately for testing because he was concerned with the levels he was seeing on her PRE Op blood work. Essentially they called us concerned for monkeys wellbeing because the results they were seeing were dangerously/fatally low. My partner calls me concerned and tells me that we need to bring Monkey back in to re test and that's when my confusion immediately set in. Why would the vet be so concerned with these results 5 weeks later? Why didn't we receive a call the morning of her surgery? (reminding surgery was performed 5 weeks prior to this correspondence on 7/16/24) How was surgery even performed with these types of results? We bring Monkey in right away to redo the testing and make sure she was actually okay and I brought Dr. Usman all my questions. I'm frustrated but keeping my composure, my voice is elevated but I do everything in my power not to rip into this grown man as he looked me in my eyes and admits they never looked at the pre op test results because his vet techs never handed them to him. These are vet techs that didn't even look to be 21, this is the authority in this establishment and he looked at me and essentially admitted that they performed invasive surgery, one that required sedation on my elderly dog with no understanding of her health because his team didn't physically hand him/provide the information. Dr. Usman hid behind his team and blamed them for not upholding the standard HE should be setting and expecting of them. I was told that there was an error in their system and that's why the results all reported zero. I asked how a patient could yield results so concerning and still have surgery performed and he admitted that they never looked at them prior to her procedure. We paid over $500 dollars for test results that were faulty and never considered... That had to be the most unprofessional and terrifying response I couldn't have ever gotten given that my dog was literally recovering from the surgery that had already been performed. Monkey has thankfully since recovered and my family is beyond grateful for that but I see that there have been several owners who sadly didn't have the same outcome despite everything else and my heart truly goes to them. This clinic is ripe with negligence -- please heed others warnings about bringing your babies here read more

Took my labrador here for a simple, straight forward ear infection. Doctor suggests a "deep ear cleaning" that would require sedation. I asked if my dog could have the usual prescription ear drops & the vet comes back with a "statement" listing 8 different prescription drugs for over $400. I paid the $65 vet visit fee, signed my statement saying the practice was predatory, charges were excessive & it was an overall disappointing experience. I'm so glad I didn't let this sketchy place put my dog under. I didn't read the Yelp reviews before I went here, I feel thankful I trusted my gut and left. read more

Jorge the best his always helpfull and so nice please if you need help with your pet ask for jorge at this pet hospital your hoin to be happy with his services read more

Had an amazing first experience at this vet. Supper nice staff, George is awesome with the pets and very informative and helpful. Y habla español! 10/10 read more

Do not bring your pet here!!! You will be overcharged for subpar services. I brought my dog here since my normal vet was out of town. My dog had a cough that I was treating with Benadryl as prescribed by my regular vet. When I brought my dog to Dr. GHANI, he examined my dog for 4 minutes before he prescribed cough tablets that contain the same ingredients as Mucinex and Benadryl. He charged me $45 for 15 tablets. Days later when I checked on the Chewy website, I saw that the same tablets were being sold for $8.10 for 30 tablets. I felt completely violated. Dr. GHANI could have advised to just increase the Benadryl to 50 mg instead of the 25mg I was giving my dog. Dr. Ghani recommended x-rays. When I inquired how much they would cost, he stated it would cost $500. I feel Doolittle pet hospital is financially predatory. I do not recommend this business unless you like to be overcharged for services. read more

THIRSTY! Veterinarian is the BIGGEST hustle. They know we love our animals. Our animals become sick. They know we'll pay any price b/c we want them well. Saying that, how the f*ck does it cost close to $500 to do a blood test. FOR REAL??? And these meds costing $50-80 each....CRAZY! This entire field is about unnecessary tests/meds/surgeries/treatment. Overcharging and padded fees. read more

I took my dog in because he was sick and old, he was 14. I called in ahead of time and asked for an estimate to get his ashes back and was quoted $600, when I was there the price increase to $800. I was considering euthanasia during this visit. I told the vet that if there was a good possibility of him getting better I didn't want to put him to sleep. They said they could do blood work and X-rays they quoted me $1200 total. I let them know I could not afford both and asked which one was more important. I paid $65 dollars for the "exam." My dog had a tumor on his face which the vet tech touched and told me it was removable, besides that Dr Usman didn't touch my dog at all. I was charged almost $400 for blood work. He didn't check his temperature or his heart beat. They prescribed him an antibiotic and pain medications before the results came back. I had to call in the next day for the results, where he told me he did have an infection. 2 days later he got a lot worse. I called and the Dr because my dog had stoped eating after beginning the medications. He said I could bring him back for an antibiotic shot. I went to a different vet were they checked his temperature and his heart rate. They asked me about his history. The new vet said that they heard water in his heart or stomach. And that was a sign he had cancer and had a very slim chance of recovering. That the most humane thing to do was to put him to sleep so I didn't watch him die slowly and painfully at home. I'm not a veterinarian, but it feels wrong to charge someone for an exam and not even check weight or vital signs. If I knew my dog was not going to get better I would have euthanized him that day and not prolonged his suffering. read more

My cat had a little lump on his lower belly area and have been trying to get it checked but mostly all the places I called had a waitlist and some others were booked for the rest of the month, but luckily they were able to get us in, I brought my other cat along for vaccines and they did their whole wellness check, walked us through the whole process. Jorge and the Vet were super friendly, I loved the fact they gave us a written down quote before doing anything, loved that you know how much the visit is going to cost you upfront. They explained us everything, we left with a piece of mind knowing that, They were very sweet to my cats, and kind to us, everyone from the front door, to the vet assistant were great & attentive. I'm so glad I found a great vet in the area and it wasn't a tedious experience for us. I hope I only get to see them once a year, but they will be taking care of my babies from now on . read more

Caring and warm staff. Our cat has been in pain, is not moving well, has lost weight, and is not using the litter box consistently. I booked with Doolittle when our regular vet became too busy, and it wasn't easy to book appointments. I called Doolittle, and I was able to get a same-day, non-emergency appointment on a weekend. Our vet's name was Dr. Kumar. He took a lot of time to explain our options and helped us problem-solve, and it was easy to discuss various costs and options. Dr. Kumar called me with with lab results and offered to see my cat again for a follow-up. The follow-up was super easy to book. We were quickly in and out of their office, and my cat is now more comfortable. Great experience. read more

I brought my elderly chihuahua here one afternoon because she had fallen ill. She was lethargic, vomiting, had bloody diarrhea, etc. The first and only question they asked me was if she was an in-tact female (not spayed), which she is. They brought her back to the exam room for all of 5 minutes before they brought her back to me saying the illness was most likely something called Pyometra, a very serious infection in her uterus that if I don't act on quickly would likely kill her. They showed me to a flyer that they had posted in the waiting room that explained the disease more in depth, and I noticed she had none of the symptoms associated with said disease. They said they should take her into surgery ASAP and showed me the fees. They wanted to charge me around $2,000 to sedate her and preform this surgery. My gut was telling me this wasn't right and I paid the fee for the exam/consultation and left to get a second opinion. I took her to an emergency vet clinic not too far from this location, they gave her an ultrasound and it turns out she actually had bile buildup in her gallbladder. They prescribed her the appropriate medication and my dog has been in great condition since, all for less than half of what Doolittle Pet Hospital was going to charge me for a very unnecessary and invasive surgery. read more

I took my girl's kitten I got her for her birthday in to get her eyes checked. Instead I was accused of catnapping and Interrogated where and how I got her. I was told that she had 10 other things wronged with her and I panicked. I didn't want her to be in pain and agreed to pay three hundred plus fee. Her eye check up was said to be about fifty dollars over the phone appointment made the day before. Money here wasn't the issue. Just a cat dad worried about his kitten. I'm an African man. When I asked, "If a white person was to come in here, would they have been treated the way I was treated here today?" The doctor told me, "no". Here is Snow and her eye. I do not recommend this place. Their racism towards me didn't get my little baby checked out properly. read more

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I recently took my dog in for a UTI. I made an appointment and was seen same day. I feel like I was taken advantage of because I was charged 800$ for what a typical visit for this is 300-400. Also I was not allowed to be in the exam room read more

I brought my pet with ear infection and they told me they clean my dog ear with anesthesia but it was not true they keep the dog for hours and called me few hours later without any work done. Really but services read more

Doolittle Pet Hospital is legit. I had a hard time finding a good, safe and affordable place to take care of my kitty. They stepped up and fit me in quick. Place is clean and friendly, but most importantly my kitty 'Cookie' is safe and healthy after the spay. Thank you Doolittle Pet Hospital. read more

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I recently moved to San Leandro and was hesitant in changing my Dog's vet, but because i couldnt drive 30-45 mins to his primary Vet, i was able to find this Gem 7-8 mins away from my new home. I called prior and spoke to Gabby, she was able to squeeze me in on the same day at the time i requested. That was a first for me since my experience with getting appointments with were difficult and some you had to wait almost a week or 2 to get an appt. I arrived at the pet hospital and it wasnt that busy. I got the vibe that this place is new. The staff there was very accomodating and sweet. Jorge was very caring and professional. He is one of the vet techs there and handled my dog well. Gabby was also a great communicator. As a nurse, i always want to give my patient's an update abot what the doctor said and Gabby was able to execute that. The only downside to this pet Hospital is they wont let you in to accompany your pet. For me having trust issues and having to pay a hefty amount, i was anxious if they really gave my dogs the meds mentioned on the receipt. For the record, i felt like the price was reasonable but i do have pet insurance haha I appreciated the Ver who to took the time to call me the next day about my dog's xray and blood results that they came back normal. :) i will definitely come back for their genuine service! Thank you for taking care of Bruno. I hope you continue to provide excellent care! read more

I had an emergency with my pet. Needed care for an injury, they were able to see my dog right away. They are friendly and give options which is always good. Jorge the pet vet assistance was Great, he goes over the treatment options and wants the owner to feel comfortable, no pressure but still lets you know what options available as far as treatments. I felt comfortable leaving my dog to get treatment at Doolittle, my regular vet rarely has appts. So I'm glad I found Doolittle Hospital. If you go ask for Jorge he was great made me feel comfortable and explained the treatment and procedure. Clean and nice facility. Update: Upon picking my Dobie up, they went the Xtra mile and treated another injured area and clipped his nails at NO CHARGE. I'm so grateful. I'm glad he was in good hands. read more

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