Schnauzer Canine Hepatitis

What is Canine Hepatitis? How does a dog get it? AND...
What are the treatments for it?

Canine hepatitis is a viral disease affecting a dog's liver caused by canine adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1).

The virus can is spread by body fluids, like a dog's nasal discharge and their urine. The viral disease is transmitted by direct contact with an infected animal or from contaminated objects - (like food dishes and kennels).

Dogs of all ages are susceptible to this disease but the most seriously threatened are unvaccinated puppies.

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Symptoms

Cases of canine hepatitis can be mild to severe. Dogs with mild cases may lose their appetite, act lethargic, run a fever, and develop a cough.

Dogs with an acute form of the disease (which can turn fatal) will develop more severe symptoms including high fevers, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, cloudy or bluish eyes, and may require hospitalization.

Because the virus affects the liver, a vital organ responsible for performing many bodily functions, the disease is serious and should be treated for immediately.

note: Dogs recovering from canine hepatitis can still be carriers and can pass on the virus for up to nine months in the urine.

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Treatments

Treatment for CAV-1 usually consists of the administration of intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and vitamins. However, permanent prevention through vaccination against the CAV-1 is recommended with boosters every one to three years.

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