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Is Pennies (Post-1982) toxic to cats?

Danger

Pennies minted after 1982 contain high levels of zinc. Stomach acid causes zinc release.

What signs are listed for cats?

Listed for cats in the Borzi reference. A cat can be sick without every sign on this list.

  • Severe anemia
  • Organ damage
  • Death

What if a cat gets into it?

If a cat may have eaten this or gotten it on their skin, call a vet now. In the US, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center answers at 888-426-4435. This page is a reference, not a diagnosis.

More around the house

Breed weight charts

Check your entire room for hidden cat hazards in 10 seconds

Pick a room. These items are in the Borzi reference, and they hide in ordinary houses.

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