Clinical Presentation And Successful Therapeutic Management Of Puff Adder (Bitis Arietans) Envenomation In Dogs

Abstract

Tw o mongrel dogs were presented to the University of Nairobi small animal hospital with a history of recumbency, salivation, dullness and depression that had started following snake bites. Physical examination revealed swellings with fang marks and hemorrhag e in the area of bites. The hematological parameters showed reduced values of erythrocyte counts, platelet counts, 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, antihistamines and antibiotic