Cobra Envenomation in a Doberman Dog – A Case Report
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Srikanth Kandula
Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Medicine, PVNR TVU, Hyderabad -500030
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Anush, D.
Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Medicine, PVNR TVU, Hyderabad -500030
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Sai Charitha V
Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Medicine, PVNR TVU, Hyderabad -500030
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Suresh, R.
Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Medicine, PVNR TVU, Hyderabad -500030
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Shashan J
Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Medicine, PVNR TVU, Hyderabad -500030
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Nagaraj, P
Professor and Head Department of Veterinary Medicine, PVNR TVU, Hyderabad -500030
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Satish Kumar, K
Dean of Student Affairs, PVNR TVU, Hyderabad -500030
Keywords:
Cobra bite, Naja naja, Dog, Anti-snake venom, Neurotoxic envenomationAbstract
A two years old male Doberman dog was presented in a recumbent state with a history of snake bite and clinical manifestations of dullness, depression, respiratory distress and frothy salivation. Clinical examination revealed two fang marks on the lateral aspect of the left shoulder with oozing of blood. Hematological evaluation showed leukocytosis and reduced packed cell volume. Based on the clinical signs and history, the condition was diagnosed as cobra envenomation. The dog was treated with Polyvalent anti snake venom along with Atropine sulphate, Antibiotics, B complex, Fluid therapy and Antiseptic wound dressing. Uneventful recovery was observed within three days. The case emphasizes the importance of early identification, timely antivenom administration and supportive therapy in successful management of neurotoxic snake bite on dogs.
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