| Adenovirus - Hepatitis | |
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Adenovirus Hepatitis |
| A highly infectious viral disease unrelated to human hepatitus. Spread among all canids and can affect the liver and kidneys. |
| Symptoms |
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fever rhinitis (runny nose) coughing jaundice distended stomach bleeding from orifices diarrhea abdominal pain pale mucous membranes convulsions in young puppies Potentially Fatal |
| Possible Causes |
| Exposure to infected animals, or contaminated feces or toys. Inhalation of mosquitos or fleas carrying the virus can also be a cause. |