WARNING: Pennies are poisonous!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

PeanutsMom48 · 08-09-2009, 04:27 PM

My poor peanut must have swallowed three pennies on the way to the groomer. Partially my fault I had her and Piper in their seat but once i was getting their leashes on let them out. She was vomiting all day long, we called the vet and she said if she stops just to ease her back into eating (had no idea she had eaten anything at this point), but by the evening we took her to the hospital. After taking Xrays they found 3 pennies, which we found out that passing them wasn't the biggest problem. Had they all been older pennies she would have been fine and eventually passed them. Newer pennies are no longer made from copper they are made from zinc and when digested is extremely poisonous! 2 of the 3 were newer pennies so they had to come out. They get a poisoning that basically depleats their red blood cells, and luckily we caught it in time. She is still in the hospital and had surgery to remove the pennies. I should have gone with my gut and brought her as soon as I saw her not acting like herself. If your babies ever get into coins especially pennies bring them to the vet or hospital ASAP, it may save your baby's life. We saw her tonight hoping to take her home but the doctor wanted to keep her longer, which as disappointed as i am i know its for her own good. She was not her usual self and very doped up on pain medication but i could see it in her eyes she wanted to come with us. I am devasted and feel so horribly guilty about it. Poor Piper is lost without her big sister to play with.

Please keep my baby in your thoughts and prayers.

JeanieK · 08-09-2009, 04:30 PM

Wow, I did not know that about pennies. I guess that is a warning for children also.

Wishing you the best of luck. I hope she recovers quickly.

red98vett · 08-09-2009, 04:32 PM

OMGosh I'm sorry and I too didn't know this - you just may save another dog with your post....

I hope Peanut is home soon and recovers quickly - the vet you have sounds like a good one so at least you can sleep tonight knowing she's in good hands even though I'm sure your very worried.

All the best!!

bjh · 08-09-2009, 04:33 PM

Thank you so much for the warning. I pray your baby will be okay.

tinyterriers · 08-09-2009, 04:41 PM

Yes, I know someone that had a Silky,he was young, swallowed a oenny and died.

PeanutsMom48 · 08-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Thank you for your support, I really needed someone who understands how much we love our little babies. And yes I woul dguess this applies to children as well. It was actually the weirdest thing, of the 3 pennies, the one that was older from like 1970 was perfect and normal but the other two were so corroded they actually had holes in them. The doctor was awesome really explained everything.

Thanks again.

Patti · 08-10-2009, 06:19 AM

Thank God you took her in. I heard coins were dangerous but didn't know why. Thanks for the warning. I will keep Peanut in my prayers to make a full recovery.

PeanutsMom48 · 08-23-2009, 05:06 PM

Hi everyone, figured i'd give an update, sorry it took so long. we are happy to say peanut came home last saturday and has been doing much better. she had a minor issue with her incision not closing fully but only had to get 2 staples to help her along. right now she is almost 100% her usual self and i could not be more grateful to the wonderful doctors at the emergency hospital. Thanks for all you support.

Patti · 08-23-2009, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the update. I am so glad she is home and feeling better.

Zanders' mom · 08-23-2009, 05:12 PM

Woooow so sad your furbaby needed surgery. I didn't realize a yorkie would want to eat a penny, I need to be more careful about coins on the floor, not that we have a floor full of coins but sometimes a penny will be on the floor and I have left it there. Thanks for sharing. I hope recovery is fast.

08-09-2009, 04:27 PM	#1
PeanutsMom48 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey Posts: 42	WARNING: Pennies are poisonous!! My poor peanut must have swallowed three pennies on the way to the groomer. Partially my fault I had her and Piper in their seat but once i was getting their leashes on let them out. She was vomiting all day long, we called the vet and she said if she stops just to ease her back into eating (had no idea she had eaten anything at this point), but by the evening we took her to the hospital. After taking Xrays they found 3 pennies, which we found out that passing them wasn't the biggest problem. Had they all been older pennies she would have been fine and eventually passed them. Newer pennies are no longer made from copper they are made from zinc and when digested is extremely poisonous! 2 of the 3 were newer pennies so they had to come out. They get a poisoning that basically depleats their red blood cells, and luckily we caught it in time. She is still in the hospital and had surgery to remove the pennies. I should have gone with my gut and brought her as soon as I saw her not acting like herself. If your babies ever get into coins especially pennies bring them to the vet or hospital ASAP, it may save your baby's life. We saw her tonight hoping to take her home but the doctor wanted to keep her longer, which as disappointed as i am i know its for her own good. She was not her usual self and very doped up on pain medication but i could see it in her eyes she wanted to come with us. I am devasted and feel so horribly guilty about it. Poor Piper is lost without her big sister to play with. Please keep my baby in your thoughts and prayers. __________________ Mom to Peanut and Piper!

08-09-2009, 04:32 PM	#3
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	OMGosh I'm sorry and I too didn't know this - you just may save another dog with your post.... I hope Peanut is home soon and recovers quickly - the vet you have sounds like a good one so at least you can sleep tonight knowing she's in good hands even though I'm sure your very worried. All the best!! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

08-09-2009, 04:41 PM	#5
tinyterriers Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tewksbury, MA Posts: 280	Pennies Yes, I know someone that had a Silky,he was young, swallowed a oenny and died.

08-09-2009, 04:59 PM	#6
PeanutsMom48 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey Posts: 42	Thank you for your support, I really needed someone who understands how much we love our little babies. And yes I woul dguess this applies to children as well. It was actually the weirdest thing, of the 3 pennies, the one that was older from like 1970 was perfect and normal but the other two were so corroded they actually had holes in them. The doctor was awesome really explained everything. Thanks again. __________________ Mom to Peanut and Piper!

08-10-2009, 06:19 AM	#7
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Thank God you took her in. I heard coins were dangerous but didn't know why. Thanks for the warning. I will keep Peanut in my prayers to make a full recovery. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-09-2009, 04:30 PM	#2
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Wow, I did not know that about pennies. I guess that is a warning for children also. Wishing you the best of luck. I hope she recovers quickly.

08-09-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Thank you so much for the warning. I pray your baby will be okay.

08-23-2009, 05:06 PM	#8
PeanutsMom48 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey Posts: 42	Hi everyone, figured i'd give an update, sorry it took so long. we are happy to say peanut came home last saturday and has been doing much better. she had a minor issue with her incision not closing fully but only had to get 2 staples to help her along. right now she is almost 100% her usual self and i could not be more grateful to the wonderful doctors at the emergency hospital. Thanks for all you support. __________________ Mom to Peanut and Piper!

08-23-2009, 05:08 PM	#9
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Thanks for the update. I am so glad she is home and feeling better. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-23-2009, 05:12 PM	#10
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,351	Woooow so sad your furbaby needed surgery. I didn't realize a yorkie would want to eat a penny, I need to be more careful about coins on the floor, not that we have a floor full of coins but sometimes a penny will be on the floor and I have left it there. Thanks for sharing. I hope recovery is fast. __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible!