Saturday, May 11, 2013

A sea lion sick with pneumonia receives medical care and a second chance at life.

February 21, 2013 - update
Duzzy is now back in the ocean after a month stay at our hospital. Beachgoers enjoyed seeing him waddle his way to the water's edge at Rodeo Beach in Sausalito on February 20. View the slideshow and video below to see Duzzy's return to the wild.

February 12, 2013 - update
We received good news about Duzzy! He had a second set of x-rays and the radiology report confirms that his lungs are now clear of pneumonia! We are optimistic he will go home to the wild soon. Meanwhile he still needs rest and to gain a bit more weigh at our hospital. He is currently eating 18.5 lbs of fish a day - make a donation to feed duzzy!
Scroll down for Duzzy's full story to date and a slideshow of his x-rays...

February 8, 2013

Duzzy, a wild California sea lion, didn't look healthy when rescuers from The Marine Mammal Center first found him on January 19, 2013.

Duzzy didn't look healthy when rescuers first found him on January 19, 2013.

When a 230 lb sea lion is lying in the sand allowing people to approach him, it’s a sure sign that he doesn’t feel well. That’s just how rescuers from The Marine Mammal Center found Duzzy at Marina State Beach on January 19, 2013. When he was brought to the Center’s hospital, it was apparent that he was also severely underweight, as his spine and other bones were visible.

Center veterinarians performed an initial exam and learned that Duzzy's lungs were very congested. In fact, the lack of breath sounds was so severe, they questioned whether the stethoscope was working correctly!

Duzzy was immediately prescribed a strong antibiotic to combat bacterial pneumonia, but in order to make sure he didn’t have other serious problems, full body x-rays, an ultrasound, and blood tests were ordered. Watch this slideshow of Duzzy getting x-rays.

We are happy to report that Duzzy tolerated the anesthesia necessary for the x-ray procedure very well. He is eating and slowly getting stronger while the antibiotics are taking care of the pneumonia.

Veterinarians at The Marine Mammal Center used diagnostic tools to learn why Duzzy was ill. He had pneumonia.

We are hopeful that he will make a full recovery and be able to return to his ocean home soon.

How to chalk your hair

Jun 13, 2012 1:35 AM by Kori Ellis

Posted in How-To / Beauty & Style How-tos / Hair how-tos

How To... Get Into The Latest Hair Color Craze!

Hair chalking is an easy, quick and inexpensive way to add temporary color to your hair. You can do it yourself without making a big commitment.

David John, master stylist and colorist at the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Los Angeles, offers these hair chalking tips.

Step 1: Buy your chalk

John says that you can buy inexpensive non-oil-based pastels at Michael's for $5 or spend $60 if you really want to splurge. All you need other than the chalk is a water bottle, protective gloves, towels and a flat iron.

Step 2: Prep your hair

Make sure to wet the hair first so the color will attach to it. However if you’re blonde, do not wet the hair before chalking unless you want the color to stay in longer.

Step 3: Add the color

Apply to the chalk to the strand of hair in a downward motion, twist the hair as you chalk. You can try for a fun ombre look, or just do a couple strands.

Step 4: Let it dry

While John says that you can blowdry your hair, others recommend air drying so that you don't blow off the chalk.

Step 5: Set the color

Seal the color in with a flat iron or a curling iron to add waves. Apply hair spray as a final step.

Step 6: Wash it out when you are ready

The color generally will only last one shampoo; however, if the hair is more porous, such as color-treated blonde hair, it can last a couple shampoos. You can use a clarifying shampoo or dish soap to remove the color more quickly -- both have more detergent. Don’t use dish soap on your whole head, just on the strands that have been colored.

tip

If you want something brighter, you can apply white chalk first and then go over it with the color you want to make it pop.

Hair chalking don'ts

John also offers these cautions when hair chalking.

Don’t apply the chalk with any wax or product in your hair.
Don’t use water on blonde hair if you don’t want the color to last.
Wear protective clothing when applying and sleep on an old pillow case as the color will transfer.
Don’t try this near the water/beach or on a rainy day.

Hair chalking tips for your hair color

Blonde -- Blondes can have a lot of fun with hair chalk, but they shouldn't wet their hair first. Read these tips on how to chalk blonde hair.
Brown -- Brunettes can use any color hair chalk. With lighter brown hair, the color will be more intense. Read these tips on how to chalk brown hair.
Red -- Redheads can chalk their hair, too. They just need to pick the right colors of chalk. Read these tips on how to chalk red hair.
Black -- Those women with black hair need to pick bright, vibrant shades of chalk. Read these tips on how to chalk black hair.

Watch our video on how to chalk your hair below.

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