A review of Heinz-body anemia in the dog induced by toxins.
Heinz-body anemia is uncommon in the dog. We review the available literature and discuss onions, methylene blue, acetaminophen, zinc, benzocaine, vitamin K and phenylhydrazine as toxic materials capable of inducing Heinz-body formation in the dog.
Houston
D M
DM
Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
Myers
S L
SL
D000740:Anemia / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004285:Dogs; D006366:Heinz Bodies / Q000187:drug effects*