Diagnosis of chronic active hepatitis in dogs begins with history, jaundice appearance, and a palpable enlarged liver on physical examination. (web-dvm.net)
With the exception of very specific cases of copper accumulation in the liver (specific to only a few breeds) and aflatoxins accumulating from eating moldy corn (also a rare occurrence), the vast majority of case of chronic active hepatitis in dogs are autoimmune in origin. (web-dvm.net)
Nutritionally, patients with chronic active hepatitis fair best with a protein limited, GI friendly diet. (web-dvm.net)