Overview
Infectious canine hepatitis is a viral infection that mainly affects the liver - although the heart, spleen, kidneys and eyes are also at risk - of puppies and young dogs. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe, with hospitalisation needed for more serious cases.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for hepatitis in dogs, so your vet will begin by treating the symptoms, and the mortality rate can be as high as 30%. Thankfully with the introduction of a vaccine, hepatitis in dogs is no longer as common as it once was.
In this article, we will look at the causes, treatments and prevention of infectious canine hepatitis and answer some most asked questions about infectious canine hepatitis.
Brief summary
Infectious canine hepatitis symptoms
Diagnosis of hepatitis in dogs
How to prevent hepatitis in dogs
Can infectious canine hepatitis be fatal?
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Published on 09/02/2023 • Reviewed on 17/10/2024