Dog herpes virus is a common virus and it is thought that as many as 80% of dogs will have been exposed to it in their lives.
Like all herpesviruses, dogs are infected for life once exposed. It hides in nerve cells and reactivates at times of stress. This disease is most serious in young puppies less than one month old and sadly most infected puppies will fade and die.
Infections in pregnant dogs can cause stillbirths, infertility and miscarriage, this is why a vaccine is usually advised for breeding dogs. Older dogs can also get eye and respiratory symptoms, but this is rare.
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What are the symptoms of canine herpes?
Symptoms of canine herpes include:
- sneezing
- eye discharge
- ulcers in the eye (cornea)
- nasal discharge
- weepy eyes
- nasal congestion
- conjunctivitis (inflammation of the tissues that line the eyelids)
- squinting or difficulty opened the eyes
- fever
- lethargy
- reduced appetite
- enlargement of the lymph nodes.
Please contact us if your dog is showing any of the above symptoms.
Can dogs get herpes?
Can you catch herpes from a dog?
Can dogs give humans herpes?
Can cats get herpes?
Can cats give humans herpes?
Is feline herpes contagious?
Yes, feline herpes is highly contagious to other cats but can be prevented with vaccination protection.
