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Infectious Hepatitis (Adenovirus) in Dogs

Infectious canine hepatitis is caused by adenovirus and can be severe in young dogs.

Infectious canine hepatitis is caused by adenovirus and can be severe in young dogs. Fever, digestive signs or jaundice may accompany systemic illness.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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