Cobra envenomation and its management in a Doberman dog: A case report
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2020
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Snake envenomation are frequently presented to veterinary practitioners in all around the world. In dogs,
most of the snake bites are noticed in the head and neck and also in limbs by playing and attacking nature
of the dogs. A 12 years old female Doberman was presented to the Small Animal Emergency Unit of
Veterinary Clinical Complex, VCRI, Orathanadu with a history of snake bite. Animal on lateral
recumbency, edema in face, frothy salivation and fang mark near muzzle. It was diagnosed as Cobra
envenomation based on the snake identification. The hematological parameters showed anemia and
neutrophilia. Elevated Creatinine level in serum biochemistry. Dog was treated by polyvalent anti-snake
venom and oxygen supplementation and supportive with tetanus toxoid, antibiotic. Dog shoed uneventful
recovery.