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Clinical
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Snake bite in dogs and its successful treatment -
K. J. Ananda, K. Mohan, Ansar Kamran and R. Sharada
Vet World. 2009; 2(2): 66-67
Abstract
Two dog viz.
Labrador and Alsatian cross were presented to the peripheral
hospital with a history of frothy salivation, dull, depressed,
abnormal gait and with recumbent position. They were diagnosed
for snakebite based on the history and physical examination. The
hematological parameters showed reduced values of hemoglobin,
packed cell volume and increased total leukocyte count. The
biochemical values showed elevated levels of alanine
aminotransferase and creatinine. The successful treatment was
done with anti-snake venom, fluid, corticosteroid, muscuranic
receptor antagonist and antibiotic with careful monitoring.
Key words:
Labrador, Alsatian cross, snakebite, treatment
