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KMID : 0893420220230060081
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Journal of Veterinary Science
2022 Volume.23 No. 6 p.81 ~ p.81
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Clinical features and management of snake bites in 70 dogs in Korea
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Kim Dong-Seok
Kim Seong-Hoon
Kim Jin-Kyung
Lim Jae-Hyun
Choi Geon-Ho
Bae Seul-Gi
Kwon Young-Sam
Jang Min
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Abstract
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Background : Snakebites remain a devastating and life-threatening environmental hazard. While the management of snakebites has been well described in humans, few clinical data and guidelines exist for dogs, especially in Korea.
Objectives : This retrospective study evaluated the clinical features of 70 dogs with snakebite wounds in Korea.
Methods : The medical records of 72 dogs that presented to three animal hospitals from June 2008 to July 2021 were reviewed; among these, 70 dogs that met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Their signalment, history, clinical signs, physical examination, blood analysis, treatment, and prognosis were also evaluated.
Results : Of 70 dog owners, 35 (50%) witnessed the bite, with a mean time between bite and hospital presentation of 9.7 ± 4.1 h in 58 dogs. Blood smears were evaluated in 45 dogs, of which 28 (62%) showed echinocytosis. Anemia and acute kidney injury were found in 21 (29%) and 2 dogs (3%), respectively. A total of 37 dogs (53%) were hospitalized, 5 (7%) of which died.
Conclusions : The most significant finding was the high prevalence of echinocytosis. The data from this retrospective study could inform the management of dogs bitten by snakes in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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Snakebites, mamushi, echinocytosis, dogs, antivenin
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