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Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia means increased fats in the blood and may occur without obvious signs.

Hyperlipidemia means increased fats in the blood and may occur without obvious signs. Investigation for an underlying cause guides dietary or medical management.

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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