Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with severe paralysis after lowland copperhead snake bite
By Wright, L V & Indrawirawan, Y H·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2017·Animal Emergency Centre Hallam, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus) envenomation causing severe neuromuscular paralysis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought to the vet after being bitten by a lowland copperhead snake, which caused severe muscle paralysis and breathing difficulties. The dog required immediate treatment, including antivenom to counteract the snake venom, intravenous fluids to keep it hydrated, and mechanical ventilation to assist with breathing. Thankfully, the dog responded well to the treatments and recovered from the effects of the snake bite.
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Abstract
CASE REPORT: A case of lowland copperhead snake (Austrelaps superbus) envenomation in a dog is described. The dog developed severe and prolonged neuromuscular paralysis, including ventilatory failure. The dog was treated successfully with antivenom, intravenous fluids and mechanical ventilation. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The toxic components of lowland copperhead snake venom are reviewed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28555950/