INTAS POLIVET
Open Access
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue: 1

Therapeutic management of snake envenomation in a dog

  • Author:
  • Prabhavathy Harikrishnan*, M. Ranjith Kumar
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 132 to 134

Department of Clinics, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Vepery, Chennai-600007 (Tamil Nadu)

*Corresponding author. E-mail: drprabhavet2005@gmail.com

Online published on 16 September, 2024.

Abstract

A dog was presented with history of frothy salivation, dull, depressed and bloody diarrhea with recumbent position. Dog was diagnosed with snake bite based on history and physical examination. The haematological parameters showed reduced values of hemoglobin, packed cell volume and increased total leukocyte count. The biochemical values showed elevated levels of Alanine Aminotransferase and creatinine. The successful treatment was undertaken with Anti-snake venom, Dextrose, Dexamethasone phosphate, Normal saline, Tetanus toxoid and Broad-spectrum antibiotic.

Keywords

Anti-snake venom, Treatment, Labrador, Snake bite