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Canine Hepatitis

Canine Hepatitis is a virus and initial symptoms are as follows:

  • Coughing - sore throat
  • Eyes - may appear bluish
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Liver / Kidney failure - seizures / vomiting / diarrhea

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Dog Health Issues - Description of Canine Hepatitis
The word Hepatitis comes from the Greek word and relates to the inflammation of the liver, caused by infectious or toxic agents and characterized by jaundice, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain. Canine hepatitis is a disease of the liver, and other body organs. Vaccination is a preventative measure against hepatitis and is 99% effective.

Canine Hepatitis Fatality Rate
Canine hepatitis is a serious, and often life threatening disease - death can occur in less than 2 hours. It is spread by body fluids including nasal discharge and urine.

Dog Health Problems - Symptoms of Canine Hepatitis
Canine Hepatitis is a virus and initial symptoms are as follows:

  • Coughing - sore throat
  • Eyes - may appear bluish ( hepatitis blue eye )
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Liver / Kidney failure - seizures / vomiting / diarrhea

Dog Health Questions - Dogs susceptible to Canine Hepatitis
Any dogs who have not been vaccinated. Dogs most susceptible are under 12 months old.

Dog Health Information - Treatment of Canine Hepatitis
There is no treatment for canine hepatitis.

Dog Health Advice
We hope that the canine health information and dog health advice has been of some assistance. But please remember that if you are in doubt about your Dog's Health please consult your Canine Health Specialist.

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