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Icterus (Jaundice) in Dogs
Jaundice reflects bilirubin accumulation and can accompany red cell destruction, liver disease or bile obstruction.
Jaundice reflects bilirubin accumulation and can accompany red cell destruction, liver disease or bile obstruction. Testing is needed to identify the cause.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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