Infectious Canine Hepatitis click here

This is a globally distributed, contagious liver disease for dogs and is transmitted through contaminated faeces, urine, nasal discharge, blood and saliva. The virus can survive in the environment for a long time and can be present in the urine of further recovered dogs for up to a year.

 

Symptoms Canine Hepatitis

The symptoms range from a mild fever to the death of the animal. The first symptoms are usually fever, lethargy and not wanting to eat. Often they have a sensitive stomach and sometimes the dog coughs. Signs of liver failure may include vomiting, jaundice, neurological signs and increased bleeding tendency.

 

Once a dog has recovered, he/she may be left with permanent corneal changes and kidney damage. Young dogs are the most sensitive