Accidente ofídico en una canina de 3 años.

Abstract

The clinical case of a 3-year-old canine is reported that arrived at the Veterinary Hospital of the Paulista State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho, located in Rua Quirino de Andrade, in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, with a history of snakebite in the oral mucosa occurred approximately 12 hours before the consultation. Physical examination revealed widespread facial inflammation, bruising of the oral mucosa with moderate bleeding. After evaluating the anamnestic agents and the results of the clinical and paraclinical examinations such as blood count, leukogram, biochemicals, and clotting time, a mild crotalico accident was finally diagnosed. The medical management consisted of the administration of antivenom serum,