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My dog has jaundice. What are the treatment options and next steps?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 7 days old | 5 lbs

Hello. I just want to ask what is the treatment for jaundice for my dog. Thanks

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 19th, 2017

Jaundice is a sign that the liver is not functioning properly. This can be caused by giving the dog human pain medicine, a virus (leptospirosis and others), parsites, a liver abscess and many more. Jaundice is serious, and you need to take Shin Hye to a veterinarian for an exam and blood tests.

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