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A dog was presented to the hospital after having ingested several onions. What type of anemia could this dog develop?

1) Hemolytic
2) Hemorrhagic
3) Iron deficiency
4) Production disorder

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A dog that ingests several onions may develop hemolytic anemia due to the oxidative damage caused by a substance in onions.

Step-by-step explanation:

A dog that has ingested several onions may develop hemolytic anemia. Onions contain a substance called N-propyl disulfide that can cause oxidative damage to red blood cells (RBCs), leading to their destruction. This results in a decrease in the number of functioning RBCs and subsequent anemia.

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