This particular virus is can actually be found worldwide. Unvaccinated dogs are more at risk with contracting infectious canine hepatitis and are known to be more prevalent with puppies less than one year of age.
Transmission
The said virus can be easily transmitted through nasal discharges and dog urine, and requires direct contact with another infected dog. Among the most common sources of transmission are the contaminated cages, runs, dishes, and collars.
Symptoms
The primary target of the virus are the tonsils and the larynx that causes sore throats, mild coughing, and pneumonia. As the virus enters the bloodstreams, more prominent symptoms can be noticed such as cloudy cornea or what is more commonly known as hepatitis blue eyes. In severe cases, the liver and kidneys starts to fail, dogs experiences seizures and vomiting along with diarrhea and extreme thirst.
Treatment and Prevention
Like other aforementioned canine diseases, there are actually no specific treatments for canine hepatitis, and only intravenous fluids and supportive treatment are recommended. However, the availability of vaccines that contain adenovirus type 1 to provide puppies and adult dogs with immunity to effectively ward off diseases. There are modern vaccines, such as CAV-1 or CAV-2 available today can cross protects canines from hepatitis and cough.
Sep 03, 2009 | | Dogs
Baker’s Bagels
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup unbleached flour
1 package yeast — 1/4 ounce
1 cup chicken broth — warmed
1 tablespoon honey
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In large bowl combine the whole wheat flour with the yeast. Add 2/3
cup chicken broth and honey and beat for about 3 minutes. Gradually add the remaining flour. Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth and moist, but not wet (use reserve broth as necessary).
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Divide the dough into about 15-20 pieces, rolling each piece into a smooth ball. Punch a hole into each ball with your finger or end of spoon and gently pull the dough so the hole is about an 1/2″ wide. Don’t be too fussy here, the little bagels rise into shape when they bake.
4. Place all the bagels on a greased cookie sheet and allow to rise 5 minutes. Bake for 25 minutes. Turn the heat off and allow the bagels to cool in the oven.
Sep 03, 2009 | | Feeding tips
There are fish that fly, Gasteropelecidae, include the Hatchet fishes and these are found mainly in South America’s northern reaches, known for their distinctly deep figures. They are referred to as flying fish because of their affinity to raising the chest fins and attempting a float in the sky; for this reason, tank owners are advised to keep a hood on the aquarium with flying fish in them to prevent them from escaping like they are prone to doing – at least 15 feet away from the tank!
Another species similar to the first are the Carnegiella Marthae, also known as Blackwing Hatchetfish that has their roots in the Amazon areas, Peru and Venezuela. They typically grow to only an inch or a quarter more in size, boast a black chest, ridge and keel and do better inpeaceful waters and others closer to their species. A calm temperament and easy food habits are advantages of keeping this variety of fish that prefer soft waters and breed in a fashion much like that of Hyphessobrycon.
The Silver Hatchetfish or Gasteropelecus Levis originate from the lower Amazonian regions, growing to an inch more than the Blackwing variety with a silver body and blue-black tinge of parallel stripes and are generally non-fussy about sharing a tank with other fish, provided they are kept in a clean environment. Its breeding habits, much like the Blackwing variety is currently under study and not much is known about them breeding in tanks.
Sep 03, 2009 | | Fishes
