Leaving anything on the floor for your precious pet to eat is never a good habit. Be sure to place all foods in his dog dish, allowing your best friend to know where it is he should always go to receive good tasting snacks and nutrition.
Otherwise, Rover may sniff around and find himself involved in a dangerous situation!
Pennies Minted After 1982 Can Kill Your Pet
Pennies minted after 1982 pose a serious risk to pets because they're made out of mostly (nearly 98 percent) zinc. Only the outer coating is copper (making up about 2.5 percent of the penny's metal). This is in sharp contrast to pennies minted prior to 1982, when they were made from about 95 percent copper.
The switch to zinc is important for pet owners to be aware of, as it's toxic to pets when consumed in excess. Once in your pet's stomach, stomach acid will begin to corrode the coin and in so doing rapidly release zinc into his bloodstream.
This excess zinc exposure can destroy red blood cells and cause liver damage, kidney failure and heart failure.
You may notice the following signs and symptoms:
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In essence, zinc is not your pet's friend!
The longer your dog is exposed to it, by swallowing, the more damage to Fido's red blood cells. Because few pet parents see their dog actually ingest coins it is a really good idea to keep the grid above handy. If these symptoms occur you can always reach out to his Vet and have Fido tested and X-rayed.
For more information please go to Healthy Pets. As with all illnesses, early detection could save his life!
