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Wednesday 27 November 2019

My Dog Swallowed a Penny


 
It’s not a good idea to leave loose change lying around the house especially if you have a pet that gets curious and likes to taste test everything. If your dog swallows a coin or more please call your vet. You may need to take your dog into the vet right away. It’s helpful if you know what kind of coin was swallowed. Why? It’s dangerous to swallow any coin, but it’s especially dangerous to swallow a penny. Before 1982, the U.S. penny was made of 100% copper. Copper is not as dangerous as zinc which is what pennies were made of starting after 1982. Only a thin layer of copper is around the penny, the rest is zinc. If your dog swallows the penny, there is a small window of time where the copper will start to break down and expose the zinc, which is highly toxic. Read more here or consult with your vet clinic Marion, IA.