While CanadaVet can't give specific veterinary advice, from time to time we will post a Q&A on our blog where we think the information is of general interest to readers.
Q. Hi, my mom says my cat has jaundice, because her eyes are yellowish. What do I need to do?
A. Jaundice in cats (and dogs) is a concern as it can be an indicator of some underlying serious disease.
Animals with jaundice generally present with a yellowish tinge to the skin, gums, and membranes around eyes. This yellowish tint is caused by elevated levels of a pigment called bilirubin in the blood.
There are a number of complaints which can cause of jaundice. Some serious diseases which cause jaundice include:
Q. Hi, my mom says my cat has jaundice, because her eyes are yellowish. What do I need to do?
A. Jaundice in cats (and dogs) is a concern as it can be an indicator of some underlying serious disease.
Animals with jaundice generally present with a yellowish tinge to the skin, gums, and membranes around eyes. This yellowish tint is caused by elevated levels of a pigment called bilirubin in the blood.
There are a number of complaints which can cause of jaundice. Some serious diseases which cause jaundice include:
- Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia
- Feline Infectious Anemia
- Babesiosis
- liver disease
- pancreatitis
- Leptospirosis
- cancer
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