Diagnosis and management of chronic wound in dog- A case report


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Authors

  • D. Kakki College of Horticulture and forestry, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh Veterinary clinic, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh

https://doi.org/10.62757/IVA.2023.100.2.52-53

Keywords:

Foreign body, chronic wound, dog

Abstract

A 4 months old desi dog was presented to Veterinary clinic with a history of non-healing wound in the neck. On clinical examination it was found that there was a foreign body causing chronic wound, which was successfully removed under general anaesthesia and patient had uneventful recovery by a combination therapy of anti-inflammatory and antibiotics .

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Submitted

2024-03-07

Published

2024-03-07

How to Cite

D. Kakki. (2024). Diagnosis and management of chronic wound in dog- A case report. The Indian Veterinary Journal, 100(02), 52-53. https://doi.org/10.62757/IVA.2023.100.2.52-53