You can get the character set used in the database by SYS.PROPS$ table or any other views (like database_properties/ nls_database_parameters) exist in the database.t is also used to determine the character set to be used for object identifiers and PL/SQL variables and for storing PL/SQL program source.
It can be due to overheating (heat exhaustion), or if your dog pants even while resting, it may mean that he has some underlying health problem, such as a heart problem. This page looks at the common causes of excessive heavy panting in dogs and what you can do to deal with the issue.eat Stroke. Heat stroke is perhaps one of the most common causes of heavy dog panting that can lead to devastating damage to the dog's physical health. If a dog is left in a parked car on a hot summer day, or has been out playing or running for a long time in the heat, he can easily get heat stroke.
Summary:  Hematemesis, which is commonly referred to as a dog vomiting blood is either caused by something temporary such as the ingestion of an object your dog ate after being outside, causes such as dietary intolerance, or something systemically wrong such as with the digestive tract (GI), liver or kidneys. Do the same with your dog. 2  If your dog's gums feel dry and not wet like yours, then your pet may be suffering from dehydration. 3  The other method is called tenting. 4  Pull the skin gently up along the pets neck in one spot to form a temporary tent. 5  The skin should pull back into position in 2 seconds or less.