{"id":4228,"date":"2024-05-08T13:10:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T13:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/?p=4228"},"modified":"2025-11-01T05:03:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T05:03:44","slug":"jaundice-in-dogs-signs-causes-treatment-and-prognosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/pet-health\/jaundice-in-dogs-signs-causes-treatment-and-prognosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaundice in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatment and Prognosis"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Jaundice in Dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Jaundice is the yellowing of the dog\u2019s gums, skin and eyes. Jaundice in dogs is also known as icterus.<\/span><\/p>\n

The yellowing is caused by the accumulation of bilirubin in the dog\u2019s body. Bilirubin is the product of <\/span>red blood cells (RBC) breakdown<\/span><\/a> and reduced removal of broken down RBC from the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An increase in bilirubin level in the blood is known as hyperbilirubinemia. It is a sign of more serious issues in the body which are often life-threatening. Jaundice in dogs can be fatal and it is ALWAYS a medical emergency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jaundice isn\u2019t a particular disease or the diagnosis of a disease.<\/b> Jaundice or icterus in dogs is a sign that there is something wrong (such as an infection of the blood or impaired functioning of the liver) which is causing the rapid degeneration of the RBCs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In India, jaundice is often associated with liver disease. In reality, any disease that affects the functioning and health of the liver can lead to jaundice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Signs of Jaundice in Dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Since jaundice is just a sign and not a conclusive diagnosis, it can be caused by a number of diseases, disorders and\/or conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The main sign of jaundice is the yellowing of mucous membrane, and the other signs may include –<\/span><\/p>\n