Pallor — Possible causes

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If your pet shows Pallor, these are the conditions our knowledge base most commonly links it to. This is reference information, not a diagnosis.

If your pet shows severe or sudden signs, contact a veterinarian immediately.

Possible causes

Heavy Metal Toxicosis

Urgency: Emergency

Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia

CommonImmune Mediated

Urgency: Emergency

Aplastic Anemia

CommonNeoplastic

Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency

CommonHereditary

Urgency: Moderate

Pleural Effusion

OccasionalOther

Urgency: Emergency

Heartworm Disease

OccasionalInfectious

Frequently asked questions

Pallor — Possible causes

Heavy Metal Toxicosis、Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia、Aplastic Anemia、Leukemia、Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency、Pleural Effusion、Heartworm Disease

This article is for general education and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, please consult a veterinarian.

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