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4 hrs ago [h=1]A further seven dogs infected after canine hepatitis outbreak in Borders[/h] David Knox
VETS have confirmed a further seven dogs are being treated for canine hepatitis.
Four animals have already died following an outbreak of adenovirus in the Borders.
The acute liver infection is highly contagious, causing inflammation and swelling of the liver, fever, vomiting and diarrhoea.
If a dog's vaccinations are up-to-date it will be guarded against the canine adenovirus.
But owners whose pet's vaccines are lapsed should visit their local practice as soon as possible.
David Knight, from Galedin Vets, told us: "In the current outbreak four dogs have died and seven more are under treatment.
"If a dog is fully vaccinated and up to date then there is no need for concern, but if a dog?s vaccination has lapsed or it has never been vaccinated, then we would recommend making an appointment at their local vet to have this done."
Canine hepatitis has become rare in the UK due to vaccination programmes.
But outbreaks can prove deadly.
4 hrs ago [h=1]A further seven dogs infected after canine hepatitis outbreak in Borders[/h] David Knox
VETS have confirmed a further seven dogs are being treated for canine hepatitis.
Four animals have already died following an outbreak of adenovirus in the Borders.
The acute liver infection is highly contagious, causing inflammation and swelling of the liver, fever, vomiting and diarrhoea.
If a dog's vaccinations are up-to-date it will be guarded against the canine adenovirus.
But owners whose pet's vaccines are lapsed should visit their local practice as soon as possible.
David Knight, from Galedin Vets, told us: "In the current outbreak four dogs have died and seven more are under treatment.
"If a dog is fully vaccinated and up to date then there is no need for concern, but if a dog?s vaccination has lapsed or it has never been vaccinated, then we would recommend making an appointment at their local vet to have this done."
Canine hepatitis has become rare in the UK due to vaccination programmes.
But outbreaks can prove deadly.