Management of punctured wound in greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)

A male greater one-horned rhinoceros suffered from right hind limb lameness due to wound on foot pad and between central and medial hooves along with severe inflammation of distal part of same limb. Based on history and clinical signs the case was diagnosed as puncture wound associated pododermatitis of right hind limb. Treatment was carried out using pressurized antiseptic solution, antibiotic, analgesic, tissue modifier drug and few altered husbandry practices. The condition completely healed after twenty days.