Successful Management of Russel’s Viper Snake Envenomation in a Female Dog
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Date
2019
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Excellent Publishers
Abstract
A six year old female German shepherd crossbred dog was reported with the
history of snake bite by Russell’s viper, acute onset of oozing of blood from inner
side of the oral cavity, oedematous face, congested conjunctival mucus membrane,
restlessness and respiratory distress and signs of disseminated intravascular
coagulation. Animal was treated with Polyvalent Snake Venom followed by
supportive therapy of Tetanus Toxoid, Dexamethasone, Atropine Sulphate, and
antibiotic combinations like ceftriaxone and metronidazole along with liver tonic.
Whole Blood Clotting time took more than 20 minutes after the administration of
first dose, a second dose was administered. Animal made an uneventful recovery
after 5 days. Successful therapeutic management of snake envenomation in a
German shepherd crossbred dog is presented.
Description
TNV_IJCMAS_2019_8(6)39-41
Keywords
Veterinary Science