jaundice
A condition in which the skin becomes yellow in color as do the mucous membranes; this is due to excess amounts of bilirubin.
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Jaundice
Generally results from liver disease
Yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes and whites of the eyes ...
Jaundice: See Icteric
Jowls: Flesh of the lips and jaws.
Kennel Cough: Tracheobronchitis of dogs or cats.
Jaundice - A condition that causes yellowing of the skin, eyes, oral mucosa and darkening of the urine. The yellowing is produced by abnormally high levels of bile pigment bilirubin.
Jaundice in Cats
Jaundice in cats, also referred to as icterus, is considered abnormal. This article will provide you information about the causes, symptoms and treatment of jaundice in cats.
Jaundice (this symptom is most obvious as a yellowing of eyes, ears, and gums)
Diarrhea
Depression ...
Sometimes, an owner will note that the cat is jaundiced, having yellow skin or a change in the color of the eyes. On examination, the veterinarian may note that the liver is enlarged.
Some other clinical signs of liver disease are jaundice, bilirubinuria, acholic feces and behavioral and neurological changes.
Cat stops eating --- more advanced symptoms will be jaundice and vomiting --- the skin (may see it inside the ear flap - pinnae) and eyes turn yellow. In very advanced stages the cat might be bright yellow-orange all over the body ...
Flukes: can cause digestive upsets, jaundice, diarrhea, or anemia. They are found in the small intestine, pancreas and bile ducts.
If you suspect worms in your cat, take it (and a fresh fecal sample) to the vet.
 See also: Veterinarian, Bacteria, Parasite, Virus, Cancer
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