title: Zinc-induced hemolytic anemia in a dog caused by ingestion of a game-playing die.
abstract: A 16-month-old spayed female mixed breed dog was presented with a 1-week history of anorexia, lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, and difficulty rising. Hematologic evaluation indicated a marked macrocytic hypo-chromic, markedly regenerative anemia. A metallic foreign object in the gastrointestinal tract was identified on abdominal radiographs. Serum zinc concentration was markedly increased.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3, Canada. nclancey@upei.ca
authors.forename: Noel P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Clancey
authors.forename: Megan C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D000743:Anemia, Hemolytic / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000662:veterinary*; D010988:Play and Playthings; D015032:Zinc / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*
chemical_list: D015032:Zinc