Contact your vet right away if you think your Burmese or other feline breed has swallowed a penny or other change. Swallowing a penny is not only a choking hazard, but it can also be toxic and potentially fatal. Prior to 1982 the penny was made completely of copper, which is not extremely harmful if swallowed. However, after 1982 the government called for the penny to be made of zinc, which is cheaper. Only the outer coating of the penny is copper. Once swallowed the copper quickly washes away exposing your Burmese to zinc, which is toxic to most felines. Toxic poisoning through zinc may induce symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, blood in urine, yellow mucous, liver and kidney failure and anemia. If your Burmese swallows a penny call your vet immediately. X-rays may be taken to identify the zinc and remove it as quickly as possible. Learn more here or call your animal hospital Tampa FL.
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