Cholesterol (Canine)

Also known as:CHOL

Reference Range

Critical Low

<80

mg/dL

Reference Range

125-300

mg/dL

Optimal Range

130-270

mg/dL

Critical High

>400

mg/dL

Also reported in: mmol/L

Cholesterol is a fats essential for cell membranes and hormone production.

Low

Low cholesterol can indicate malabsorption, liver disease, or a noticeable protein-losing enteropathy.

What to do:

Your vet may recommend a GI workup to assess absorption.

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Canine Cholesterol: 100 mg/dL (Low)

Normal

Cholesterol is a fats essential for cell membranes and hormone production.

What to do:

No action needed.

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Canine Cholesterol: 210 mg/dL

High

High cholesterol is common in dogs with hypothyroidism, diabetes, pancreatitis, or on high-fat diets.

What to do:

Your vet will check thyroid function and blood sugar, and discuss diet modifications.

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Canine Cholesterol: 350 mg/dL (High)

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