Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

My dog has elevated globulin. What health issues could it be?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 11 years and 2 months old | 12 lbs

What does elevated goblin mean

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 11th, 2018

I am assuming that you mean elevated globulin levels. Globulin is produced by the immune system of the body. Elevated globulin levels in dogs can be caused by Ehrlichia infection in dogs, canine heartworm infection, leishmania infection, chronic liver disease, lupus and other auto-immune type diseases, response to chronic infections and inflammations of many kinds, chronic and severe dental (periodontal) disease, and certain cancers.

Vote icon

4Pet Parents found this answer helpful

image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored