Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Zinc-induced hemolytic anemia in a dog caused by ingestion of a game-playing die.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Clancey, Noel P & Murphy, Megan C
- Affiliation:
- Department of Pathology and Microbiology · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A 16-month-old spayed female mixed breed dog was presented with a 1-week history of anorexia, lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, and difficulty rising. Hematologic evaluation indicated a marked macrocytic hypo-chromic, markedly regenerative anemia. A metallic foreign object in the gastrointestinal tract was identified on abdominal radiographs. Serum zinc concentration was markedly increased.
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