Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Immune-mediated chronic hepatitis in dogs signs and treatment
By Ullal, Tarini & Shropshire, Sarah·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2025·Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Immune-Mediated Chronic Hepatitis in Dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with immune-mediated chronic hepatitis may not show obvious symptoms at first, making it hard to detect early on. This condition can lead to liver problems, and vets diagnose it by ruling out other causes like toxins or infections. Treatment usually involves medications that suppress the immune system, such as cyclosporine or corticosteroids. If caught early, the prognosis is generally good, and dogs can recover well with proper care.
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Abstract
Immune-mediated chronic hepatitis is a common cause of chronic hepatitis in dogs. The clinical presentation, laboratory work, and imaging results are variable and not specific. Many dogs are subclinical in the early stages of disease. The diagnosis relies on exclusion of other etiologies including copper, medications/toxins, infection, and neoplasia as well as recognition of histopathologic features, namely interface hepatitis. Treatment is centered on immunosuppression with agents such as cyclosporine, mycophenolate, or corticosteroids with consideration to the adverse effects of each. Prognosis is generally good to excellent, but treatment in the earlier stages of the disease is preferred to optimize outcomes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40912983/