Dog Hepatitis
and Canine Liver Problems
What is dog hepatitis? Does it cause canine liver problems and disease like toxins in food such as dog kibbles? Is the vaccine given in a puppy shot? Dog hepatitis is a viral form of hepatitis that causes liver infection and can lead to cell destruction. The infection can be treated with antibiotics. Luckily this disease has become rare. As discussed in canine adenovirus, dogs are vaccinated against hepatitis in their first puppy shot. Why would we want to stress out a little puppy's immune system like that when the disease is so rare?
Other Causes of Canine Liver Disease
Here's what the Goldsteins' have to say about dog liver problems in their 2005 book Wellness & Longevity Program:Manufacturers and government regulatory agencies want you to believe that the levels of chemical additives and preservatives in pet foods are too low to cause liver problems. They fail to tell you,however, that the effects of daily exposure at the level of the liver cells are cumulative, and daily intake increases the load of free radicals. Common causes of free radical production include exposure to toxins in dog food and the environment, and the chronic use of medication and repeated annual vaccinations. Removal of the inciting causes, coupled with remedies to reduce inflammation, will help to restore liver health and prevent future disease.
What the Liver Does
The liver may be the most important organ of the body. It is involved in innumerable processes, including; the manufacture of blood proteins, fats, and the proteins responsible for blood clotting; storage of energy (as glycogen) for production of blood sugar as needed by the body; storage of the fat-soluble vitamins and iron; the detoxification of drugs, chemicals, and other unusable substances; the inactivation of hormones no longer needed, and the secretion of bile and other factors necessary for proper digestion. As if these tasks were not enough to keep it busy, the liver also must filter blood coming from the digestive tract to keep potentially harmful bacteria from reaching other parts of the body. It is the organ that prepares toxic material and waste products for subsequent elimination by the kidneys.
Other Canine Health Problems
Dog Vaccinations
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