Coins can cause multiple problems if ingested such as intestinal blockage. But pennies minted after 1982 hold a particular issue. Those coins are made with a copper plating around a zinc core. Even a single penny can have severe results for a dog if not passed out of the digestive tract. Systems affected can include the liver, renal and cardiovascular systems. Symptoms can include:
- Pale Gums
- Jaundiced Gums
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Discolored Urine
- Increased Respiration
- Increased Heart Rate
- Lack of Appetite
- Collapse
- Death