A Penny Was Found Inside Dog Partially Eaten Away By Her Stomach's Acids

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After X-rays revealed a metal ring in a sick dog’s stomach, veterinarians in Texas were able to retrieve it and determine that it as a penny whose middle section had been dissolved by the dog’s stomach acids, releasing zinc into her body and making her anemic.

Veterinarians in Texas uncovered a series of surprises when they attempted to treat a mysteriously sick dog named Miss Balie. 
X-rays of the Shih Tzu’s stomach revealed a ring-like object. When it was removed during an endoscopy, the staff at North Houston Veterinary Specialists discovered that it was actually a penny whose center had been dissolved by the dog’s stomach acids. 
As the coin broke down, there was a dispersion of zinc in the animal’s body. 
This caused her to

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