Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Goat with chest wounds from dog attack treated successfully
By Merchán, Alejandro et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2023·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Management of penetrating thoracic wounds from a dog attack in a Nigerian dwarf goat: A case report.
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Plain-English summary
A Nigerian dwarf goat was brought in with a serious injury after being attacked by a dog, resulting in a penetrating wound to its chest. The veterinarian assessed the goat's condition through clinical exams and X-rays, which revealed significant damage. Surgical intervention was performed to repair the wound, and the goat responded well to treatment, ultimately recovering from the injury. This case highlights the importance of prompt veterinary care for goats with bite wounds, as they can lead to severe complications.
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Abstract
Pet goat ownership has gradually increased in popularity and veterinarians are expected to provide gold-standard treatments for these animals. As in small-animal practice, decision-making regarding thoracic bite injuries is challenging because of the variability in clinical, radiographic, and surgical findings. Mortality rates from dog bite wounds in small animals range between 15.3 and 17.7%, and these cases represent 10% of all traumatic injuries referred to an emergency service; such information is not available regarding pet goats. The aim of this report is to describe a thoracic dog bite wound in a goat. It details the clinical, radiographic, and surgical findings and the repair, and reports the successful outcome, all to provide information to small-ruminant practitioners for treatment or referral. Future retrospective studies will help to determine prognostic factors for outcomes in goats with thoracic dog bite wounds. Key clinical message: Thoracic bite wounds are a challenge to manage, considering the potential severe underlying pathology and the absence of clear external injuries or clinical signs. Referring veterinarians and owners should be advised that goats with the presence of flail chest, pneumothorax, or rib fractures may require a higher level of intervention.
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