DOG BITTEN BY SNAKE..

Two year old male boxer dog was presented to V care pet polyclinic Bengaluru with a history of frothy salivation, lethargic, abnormal gait, swollen face and swollen throat. The pet was diagnosed for the snake bite based on the history and physical examination. The hematological parameters showed reduced values of hemoglobin, packed cell volume, thrombocytes and increased total leukocyte count. The biochemical values showed elevated levels of alanine aminotransferase and creatinine. The successful treatment was done with snake antivenin, fluid therapy, corticosteroid, antihistamines, muscarinic receptor antagonist and antibiotic with careful monitoring.