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Snake envenomation is a frequent veterinary emergency in tropical countries, with viper bites commonly resulting in hemotoxic effects, coagulopathies, and local tissue injury. Secondary organ dysfunction in snakebite cases results from the systemic action of venom and the cytotoxic effects of its metabolites. A one-year-old male Doberman Pinscher was presented with a history of snake bite, confirmed by the owner who presented the dead snake. The dog exhibited visible fang marks on the lateral facial region, accompanied by localized swelling and mild hemorrhage. Initial laboratory evaluation revealed a prolonged whole blood clotting time (Tube method, 25 minutes), elevated prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), thrombocytopenia, mild anemia, and markedly elevated hepatic enzymes (AST and ALT), while serum creatinine remained within normal limits on day 0. The dog was managed as a viper envenomation emergency with prompt administration of anti-snake venom and intensive supportive therapy. By day 2, hematological parameters including platelet count and anemia showed slight improvement, and hepatic enzyme levels demonstrated a mild downward trend. However, despite stabilization of coagulation parameters, serum creatinine rose sharply to 4.2 mg/dL, indicating the development of acute kidney injury. The case highlights the delayed onset of renal involvement following viper envenomation. Creatinine and BUN returned to normal level by day 10. This case emphasizes that viper snake bite in dogs can result in delayed acute kidney injury despite initial stabilization of clinical and hematological parameters. Continuous monitoring of renal function is essential in the post-envenomation period, even when early biochemical values appear normal.
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