Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Zinc poisoning causing anemia and pancreas problems in 2 dogs
By Foote, Kimberley et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·Atlantic Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Zinc toxicosis - Associated hemolytic anemia and pancreatic disease in 2 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed breed dog was brought in with symptoms like pale gums, dark urine, and severe anemia. The vet discovered that the dog had swallowed coins, which caused zinc poisoning and led to inflammation of the pancreas. After removing the coins through an endoscopy, the dog's condition improved significantly, with the anemia and other symptoms resolving within three days. This case highlights the importance of considering zinc poisoning in dogs showing signs of anemia and pancreatic issues.
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Abstract
Two cases of canine zinc toxicosis with pancreatic disease are reported. Both dogs had pigmenturia, pallor, regenerative anemia, an inflammatory leukogram, hyperbilirubinemia, hyperamylasemia, and hyperlipasemia. Zinc toxicosis was diagnosed post-mortem in patient 1 based on the discovery of a metallic gastric foreign object, pancreatic necrosis, nephrosis, and high tissue zinc concentrations. Survey radiographs of patient 2 allowed identification and prompt removal of coins from the stomach with resolution of anemia, hyperamylasemia, and hyperlipasemia 3 days post-gastroscopy. Plasma zinc concentration was markedly elevated in patient 2. Zinc toxicosis should be considered in dogs with concurrent hemolytic anemia and pancreatic disease.
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