Picada de Bothrops en Pinscher: Reporte de caso

Abstract

The objective of this report was to describe the case of a Pinscher canine, seven years and four months old, residing in the municipality of Magé, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), bitten by a snake of the Bothrops genus. Ophidian accidents involving pit viper bites on domestic animals are common in rural areas, with no preference for sex, and can lead to severe clinical signs that, if not treated immediately, may result in death. The guardians took the dog to the clinic along with the snake for gender identification by the veterinarian, which was essential for the start of treatment. The patient presented edema in the right frontal limb with perforation. For stabilization, diluted antivenom serum was administered in 500 mL of Sodium Chloride (NaCl 0.9%), as well as a corticosteroid, antibiotic, analgesic, antihistamine, and oxygen therapy. Subsequently, the dog was referred for hospitalization, where it remained for two days and showed bruises all over the body and hyporexia. After improvement of the clinical condition, the veterinarian advised continuing treatment at home. After 17 days, the canine returned to the clinic with no clinical abnormalities, completing its treatment.