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Canid alphaherpesvirus 1 (CaHV-1), formerly Canine herpesvirus (CHV), is a virus of the family Herpesviridae which most importantly causes a fatal hemorrhagic disease in puppies (and in wild Canidae) less than two to three weeks old.It is known to exist in the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, England and Germany. CHV was first recognized in the mid-1960s from a fatal disease in puppies.
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Canine herpes virus, more commonly known as fading puppy syndrome, can be a devastating disease if it hits your kennel. Dogs typically become exposed by nose to nose contact with an infected dog or...
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No vaccine for canine herpesvirus is available in the United States. If a female has been exposed to the virus prior to pregnancy, she will have antibodies in her blood that are passed to the puppies in the colostrum. These puppies may still be infected with the virus but do not become ill. The greatest risk to litters is when an exposure occurs for the first time in the three weeks prior to birth up through the three weeks after birth. For this reason, pregnant dogs should be isolated from ...
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Collie Eye Anomaly is still the commonest inherited ocular disease in dogs in the United Kingdom but its recent appearance in the Lancashire Heeler suggests that a change in nomenclature would be appropriate.
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Canine herpes virus (CHV) is a serious and often fatal viral disease in puppies. In adult dogs, it can cause eye disease, an upper respiratory infection, and inflammation in the vagina or foreskin of the penis. In adult dogs, canine herpes is considered a reproductive health problem rather than a lung problem, as it is in puppies.
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Canine herpesvirus-1 (CHV-1) is presumed to be enzootic in the dog population and is associated with reproductive disorders and neonatal mortality. To advise dog breeders towards an effective management of CHV-1 infected colonies, 27 breeding bitches were studied during one reproductive cycle in field conditions: the effect of cycle stage, kennel size, initial antibody titre, mating and gestation on serologic and viral excretion patterns was evaluated, while the association between ...
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Canine herpesvirus is best known as a severe viral infection of puppies worldwide, which often has a 100% mortality rate in affected litters. Increasingly sensitive molecular diagnostics have enabled its recognition in adult dogs with upper respiratory infection, ocular disease, vesicular vaginitis or posthitis, and in dogs with no clinical signs. As is typical of herpesviruses, recovery from clinical disease is associated with lifelong latent infection. Only canids (dogs, wolves, coyotes ...
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When it comes to other dogs, the Lancashire Heeler, when not properly socialised, can get stressed out when around other dogs. Also, care should be taken when Heelers are around smaller animals. Their hunting instincts might take over, and they will not hesitate to give chase when the opportunity presents itself. Nutrition and Feeding. A typical serving for an adult Lancashire Heeler is 1.5 to 2.5 cups of quality dry dog food per day. Always remember that the amount of food, even the type of ...
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Canine adenoviruses (CAVs) and canine herpesvirus (CHV) are pathogens of dogs that have been known for several decades. The two distinct types of CAVs, type 1 and type 2, are responsible for infectious canine hepatitis and infectious tracheobronchitis, respectively. In the present article, the currently available literature on CAVs and CHV is reviewed, providing a meaningful update on the epidemiologic, pathogenetic, clinical, diagnostic, and prophylactic aspects of the infections caused by ...
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The Lancashire heeler is also called a, Ormskirk heeler or an Ormskirk terrier. The Lancashire heeler is a lively, playful and outgoing little companion. The Lancashire heeler stands 10 to 12 inches tall and weighs 13 to 18 pounds. Lancashire heelers have moderate energy levels. Lancashire heelers require minimal grooming. The average lifespan for Lancashire heeler is 12 to 15 years.

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