Why does a puppy get myocarditis?
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A dog’s myocarditis can be caused by various factors, including infection, autoimmune reactions, genetic factors, heart parasites, and malnutrition. Infections by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites can trigger myocarditis – for example, canine parvovirus, canine coronavirus, and infectious canine hepatitis virus infections.
In addition, heart parasite infection or malnutrition in dogs can also trigger myocarditis. In short, there are many causes of dog myocarditis, and the cause must be found for appropriate treatment.