I. Transmission channels of canine infectious hepatitis
The main canine infectious hepatitis virus It is infected through the digestive tract and respiratory tract. Sick dogs or puppies who have recovered but carry the virus will carry a large amount of virus in their excrement and secretions, which are the main source of infection. infected.
II. Symptoms of canine infectious hepatitis
The symptoms of canine infectious hepatitis can be divided into hepatitis type infection There are two types of infectious hepatitis or respiratory infectious hepatitis. The symptoms of these two types are also different, but the early symptoms of infectious hepatitis are similar to those of canine distemper, such as loss of appetite, fever, Symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc., will later show different symptoms depending on the two types.
1. Symptoms of Hepatitis: The dog is irritable and anxious, and will always feel very thirsty and drink a lot of water; continuous and repeated fever, with a body temperature of about 40-41 °C; vomiting, severe diarrhea, and even Sometimes there is blood in the stool; there will be a runny nose; mucous membranes are flushed, and the teeth, gums, and mouth are bleeding; jaundice, glaucoma, and corneal perforation may also occur, and the cornea turns blue, which is hepatitis blue eye disease.
2. Symptoms of respiratory hepatitis: shortness of breath, persistent cough; runny nose, not the watery nose of hepatitis type, but serous or purulent nasal fluid; the sick dog will have repeated high fever; In the later stage, the heart rate is increased, the heart rate is irregular, and symptoms such as lymph node and tonsil enlargement appear.
Symptom distinction: Because the symptoms of canine infectious hepatitis are very similar to those of canine distemper, some owners may be confused. Owners can use this method to identify: if the sick dog has convulsions, convulsions, and vomit Neurological symptoms such as white foam are likely to be canine distemper. In addition, the symptoms of respiratory infectious hepatitis are similar to those of viral colds, and it is difficult to distinguish them. Therefore, the owner needs to send the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time after the dog develops symptoms. prevent further deterioration of the condition.
Warm reminder: canine infectious hepatitis is an infectious disease, and it will also carry the virus after being cured. It is a very serious disease for dogs. Be sure to bring your dog vaccinated to effectively prevent the infection of the disease.
