Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) envenomation of a dog.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Judge, P R
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences · Australia
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
CASE REPORT: An 8-year-old mixed-breed dog was envenomed by a juvenile coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus). The dog presented initially with coagulopathy and weakness, then developed neuromuscular paralysis and respiratory failure. Progressive myopathy peaked 3 days following admission. Taipan antivenom administration, mechanical ventilation therapy and supportive patient care resulted in complete recovery. Symptoms of neuropathy began to resolve 3 days following envenomation, with the dog discharged 6 days following envenomation. CONCLUSION: To the author's knowledge, this is the first reported case of coastal taipan envenomation of a dog.
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