Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog treated for stingray barb wound and venom effects
By Milne, J M & Morris, Cad·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2023·Pet Emergency, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Management of a stingray barb laceration and suspect envenomation in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought in with a painful laceration after being stung by a stingray. The dog showed signs of swelling and discomfort, likely due to the stingray's venom. The veterinarian treated the injury with pain relief medication, heat compression, antibiotics, and surgery to clean and close the wound. Thanks to this combination of treatments, the dog recovered well and was able to heal properly.
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Abstract
This case report describes the successful management of a stingray laceration and suspected envenomation using a combination of opioid analgesia, heat compression, antimicrobial therapy, surgical debridement and closure. Stingray envenomation in the dog is a rare clinical presentation and is yet to be documented in the Australian veterinary literature. Envenomation can be markedly painful and may cause swelling and local tissue necrosis. No consensus on treatment guidelines has been published. Diagnostics and treatments performed are outlined with recommendations on a management plan for future cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36892143/