Veterinary World, Vol.2 (2): 66-67 CLINICAL

Snake bite in dogs and its successful treatment

K. J. Ananda¹, K. Mohan², Ansar Kamran³ and R. Sharada⁴

Department of Veterinary Clinical Service Complex,

Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore-560024

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.

1. Corresponding author, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, 2. Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & toxicology, 3. Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, 4. Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Microbiology.