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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 26, 2022 11:49:47 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2022/01/26/penny-poisoning.aspx Story at-a-glance In 1982, pennies’ composition changed to 97.6% zinc and 2.4% copper; it’s the high composition of zinc in pennies that is so dangerous to your pets Once consumed, the penny enters your dog’s stomach, where the acidic environment breaks down the zinc Gastrointestinal upset is likely initially, and zinc poisoning will ultimately destroy red blood cells and can cause liver damage, kidney failure and heart failure For diagnosis, an x-ray can reveal if a penny or other coin is in your dog’s body, while laboratory tests can also be used to measure the level of zinc in your dog’s blood The zinc-containing item must be removed — surgically or otherwise — from your pet; seek emergency veterinary care if you suspect your pet consumed a penny or other zinc-containing object My notes: I never thought of this happening before. As far as I know, none of our dogs or cats for that matter have swallowed a penny. We're pretty good about keeping small objects off the floor.
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Post by Bob on Jan 27, 2022 18:52:11 GMT -5
Did not realize pennies were so harmful to pets. Ours never swallowed any.
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