Successful Therapeutic Management of Consecutive Snake Envenomation Caused by Russell’s Viper and Cobra in a Dog – A Case Report
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Date
2018-02
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TANUVAS
Abstract
A one year old male Doberman pinscher was
presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical
Complex, Namakkal with the history of snake
bite. Clinical examination revealed swelling in
the mandible andbleeding fang marks in the
lower lip. Animal was treated with anti-snake
venom, tetanus toxoid, antibiotics and fluids.
The animal recovered after two days of continuous
treatment. After three days, the animal was
again reported to be bitten by a cobra. Animal
was presented in comatose condition and fang
marks were noticed in the lower jaw. The animal
was administered with anti-snake venom and
supportive therapy was continued for five days.
The animal completely recovered after ten days.
Description
TNV_IVJ_Feb2018_95(2)_45-46
Keywords
Veterinary Science, Clinical Complex