Vol. 11, Special Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Sundararajan RC, Pavithra Pugal, V Vijayanand, K Gopal, M Balagangatharathilagar and E Madhesh

Abstract:
Three dogs viz., a three year old female Boxer, 8 month old female German shepherd and 3 years old Labrador Retriever dog was presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex, with a history of fang marks in ventral neck region, severe facial swelling, bleeding from nostrils and frequent snake attacks in their neighbourhood in all the three dogs. Physical examination of the animal revealed dull mentation, congested conjunctival mucous membrane, swelling in face and neck region. Whole blood clotting time was 20 minutes in Boxer and German shepherd and 30 minutes in Labrador Retriever. Haematology revealed anaemia, hemodilution and neutrophilia. Serum biochemistry revealed elevated BUN, sodium and decreased potassium levels. Radiography revealed Interstitial lung pattern and splenomegaly. The case was diagnosed as Snake envenomation based on history and physical examination. Treatment was done with antivenom, fluids, antibiotics, and cortico steroids and the animal showed uneventful recovery.