Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog bitten by eastern brown snake treated successfully
By Grose, V et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2021·Pet Intensive Care Unit (Pet ICU), Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of a potentially fatal eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis) envenomation in a dog with tiger-brown snake antivenom with serial quantification of venom antigen and antivenom concentrations in serum and urine.
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Plain-English summary
A Jack Russell Terrier was brought to the vet after being bitten by an eastern brown snake, which can be very dangerous. The dog showed only mild symptoms at first, but the vet quickly gave it tiger-brown snake antivenom and provided critical care. Thanks to the fast treatment, the dog recovered well without serious complications. This case highlights the importance of getting immediate help for snake bites, even if the symptoms seem mild at first.
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Abstract
CASE REPORT: A successfully treated case of eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis) envenomation in a Jack Russel Terrier dog is described with measurement of venom and antivenom concentration pre- and post-treatment. Early presentation, prompt administration of tiger-brown snake antivenom, hospitalisation and critical care monitoring lead to low morbidity and rapid recovery from a potentially fatal envenomation. Retrospective measurement of urine and serum venom and antivenom provided insight into the potential severity of the case and rapid efficacy of antivenom. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Potentially fatal brown snakebite cases may initially present with only mild clinical signs despite having high concentrations of venom and potential for fatal outcome. Prompt treatment with antivenom is essential to prevent the development of progressive and fatal coagulopathy and paralysis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33442868/