Judge, P.R. (2013) A case of suspected venom depot syndrome in a dog envenomed by an eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis). Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 43 (3). pp. 475-478.

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Abstract

A case of a dog showing clinical and laboratory evidence of recurrent envenomation by an eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis) is reported. Recurrent clinical signs of envenomation occurred after normalisation of laboratory evidence of envenomation following treatment with antivenom. Recurrent clinical signs occurred approximately 20 hours after the dog was presented to the veterinarian. This syndrome parallels venom depot syndrome reported in people. This case highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of snake-envenomed dogs for signs of re-envenomation for a minimum of 24 hours after envenomation, despite initial resolution of clinical signs after antivenom administration. There is a potential need for antivenom administration beyond the initial period of acute care.

Item ID:	43063
Item Type:	Article (Case Study)
ISSN:	0310-138X
Keywords:	snake envenomation, dog, toxinology, envenomation, snake
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2016 05:06
FoR Codes:	07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0707 Veterinary Sciences > 070701 Veterinary Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care @ 50% 07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0707 Veterinary Sciences > 070706 Veterinary Medicine @ 50%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9299 Other Health > 929999 Health not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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