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- Title
Hemolytic anemia after ingestion of the natural hair dye Lawsonia inermis (henna) in a dog.
- Authors
Jardes, Daniel J.; Ross, Linda A.; Markovich, Jessica E.
- Abstract
Objectives To describe the clinical presentation and case management of a dog that developed hemolytic anemia and evidence of renal tubular dysfunction after ingestion of a natural hair dye containing Lawsonia inermis (henna). To review cases of henna toxicity reported in the human literature. Case Summary An 8-year-old female spayed Border Collie was presented 5 days after ingestion of a box of natural hair dye. The dog was showing signs of lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness. A serum biochemistry profile, complete blood count, and urinalysis demonstrated evidence of renal tubular dysfunction and a regenerative anemia without spherocytosis. The dog was treated with a transfusion of packed RBCs and IV fluids, resulting in significant clinical improvement. Repeat diagnostics showed resolution of the anemia and no lasting evidence of tubular dysfunction. New or Unique Information Provided To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case in the veterinary literature of toxicity following ingestion of Lawsonia inermis (henna). Henna ingestion was associated with the development of hemolytic anemia and acute kidney injury.
- Subjects
HEMOLYTIC anemia; DOGS; HENNA (Plant); INGESTION; VETERINARY emergencies
- Publication
Journal of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, 2013, Vol 23, Issue 6, p648
- ISSN
1479-3261
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/vec.12113