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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...The Aryan MolossusOnce a Warrior, Today a Loyal Companion and a Family-Protector Should you ever decide that you need a big dog, with an imposing posture, which can look threatening and majestic at the same time, the Aryan Molossus is definitely one breed that you must take into consideration. The Armant The Egyptian Dog with a Lot of Love to Give To some of you, the Armant is better known as the “Egyptian Sheepdog” and, just as the name suggests it, it was bred to be a herding dog. However, in ancient times, it was used mostly as a guard dog. This breed is originally from Egypt and named after the town of Armant. Its loyalty and agility are the two main characteristics which make this dog special. The Atlas Terrier The Small Dog With a Massive Dose of Energy At a glimpse, the Atlas Terrier can be easily mistaken with the Jack Russell Terrier. However, there are some differences that may help you tell these two cousins apart. Before deciding to buy or adopt a dog of this breed, there are some things that you have to take into consideration. Unfortunately, this is quite a rare breed of dogs in our days. Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie It Is Impossible Not to Love Them Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie are the smallest dogs in the Anglos-Francais category. However, the name „Petite”, meaning „small”, is not at all referring to the size of the dogs, but to the game they are after. Even if they've been around since the 16th century, today, these dogs are not easy to find. So if you have decided to adopt one, you can be sure that you will have a unique pet. |
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Hepatitis In DogsHepatitis, which is a disease of the liver, is seen in several animals, including humans, is caused by a viral infection. Canine hepatitis is contracted through the virus designated CAV-1 which is seen only in canines. Humans and other animals are not at risk to contract hepatitis from the CAV-1 virus.Like most viruses, CAV-1 first localizes and replicates in the lymph nodes and quickly spreads into the bloodstream from there. Once in the blood stream, CAV-1 attacks several organs, the liver, eyes, and kidneys. Although hepatitis is often a very serious disease, not all cases of CAV-1 infection will lead to the disease. Some dogs show few or no symptoms after being infected. Once a dog is infected, there are no treatments that will destroy or remove the CAV-1 virus. There is no cure. The good news is, however, a very good vaccine can be given to puppies when they start their inoculations. This vaccine has greatly reduced incidents of canine hepatitis in the United States and most of Western Europe. Symptoms of both CAV-1 hepatitis and hepatitis of unknown origin may include diarrhea, vomiting, jaundice, weight loss, depression and even severe weakness. Since there is no cure available, a veterinarian can only treat the symptoms to the best of his or her ability. Antibiotics are typically prescribed to prevent further infections. Some specific breeds (specifically Doberman Pinschers and some terriers) can develop and suffer from chronic hepatitis. There is no cure for the disease and these animals will be infected for the rest of their lives. Please vaccinate your pets. Share this article on Hepatitis In Dogs with friends. 
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