Clinical management of snake envenomation in a non descriptive dog - A case report

Two years old male non - descriptive dog was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Udumalpet with a history of snake bite along with the Dead Russells viper snake. On observation facial oedema and fang mark on periorbital region (outer canthus) of the right eye were noticed. Haematology revealed echinocytosis, leukocytosis, neutrophilia and thrombocytosis. Serum biochemical evaluation revealed normal renal and liver profile. Based on the history, signs and clinical findings the case was diagnosed and treated for snake envenomation and appropriate therapeutic management was carried out immediately. Treatment was done with anti-snake venom, fluid, corticosteroid, antihistamine and antibiotic with careful monitoring. Day 1 and Day 7 renal profiles were normal and significant recovery was observed.