Jaundice (Icterus) in Dogs: Why Is My Dog Turning Yellow?
Dog skin comes in a variety of colors; yellow is not one of them. Jaundice (also known as icterus) is a term describing yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, caused by deposition of bile pigments. The easiest areas to spot jaundice are in the mucosa (such as the gums) and the sclera (whites of the eyes). The…