Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Kidney damage in dogs after European adder snake bites
By Palviainen, Mari et al.·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2013·University of Helsinki·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of renal impairment in dogs after envenomation by the common European adder (Vipera berus berus).
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Plain-English summary
A group of 32 dogs that were bitten by the common European adder showed signs of kidney injury. The veterinarians measured various substances in their blood and urine to assess the extent of the damage. They found that certain ratios of proteins in the urine were helpful in evaluating how well the dogs' kidneys were functioning after the bites. This study suggests that monitoring these ratios can aid in diagnosing and managing kidney problems in dogs following snake bites.
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Abstract
Envenomation by the common European adder (Vipera berus berus) causes clinical renal injury in dogs. In this study, serum concentrations of albumin, creatinine, total protein and urea were measured in 32 dogs bitten by adders. Urinary creatinine, protein, and retinol binding protein 4 concentrations, and the activities of γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), were measured in 32 affected dogs and 23 healthy controls. Clinical assessment was conducted with a grading scale and a renal function score was applied to classify dogs based on laboratory findings. Urinary protein:creatinine, GGT:creatinine and ALP:creatinine ratios appear to be useful in evaluating renal impairment in dogs with adder envenomation. Increasing kidney function score was correlated with increased urinary ALP:creatinine and GGT:creatinine ratios.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24103867/