PATIENT INFORMATION:
Marley, a 2 year-old, spayed female, Rhodesian Ridgeback mix presented on September 16th for an open would on her chest due to a pygmy rattlesnake bite. Marley was taken to the ER on September 10th to be treated for the initial bite wound.
Dr. Tammie Hodge, DVM
River Mill Animal Hospital
Tampa, FL
EXAM:
Examination revealed a large open wound at the ventral cranial thorax with surrounding flat firm subcutaneous layer, discharge and strong odor. Also present: wound necrosis and skin sloughing at the original bite sites secondary to the venom.
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