Hepatitis – Chronic Active in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Hepatitis – Chronic Active
Organ System: Gastrointestinal

It is an inflammatory disease of the liver prevalent among small to medium breed dogs, but can also affect other breeds. Spaniels are especially predisposed to the problem, as well as Bedlington terriers, Skye terriers, standard Poodles, Doberman Pinschers, and West Highland White terriers. The problem is often viewed as an autoimmune disease, where the dog’s immune system attacks its own liver. Jaundice is a common symptom in advanced cases. Treatment regimen is complicated and involves symptomatic treatment, antibiotics, and immune suppressants. Diet is a significant factor in the treatment of chronic active hepatitis.

Breeds exposed to Hepatitis – Chronic Active – Research Reference
Miniature Dachshund Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Yorkshire Terrier Cross – (Van Grundy 1989)
Shetland Sheepdog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shetland Sheepdog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Yorkshire Terrier – (Van Grundy 1989)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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