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A cat experienced prolonged bleeding and clotting issues after a pit viper bite. Prompt antivenom treatment and blood transfusions led to a full recovery, marking a unique case in veterinary medicine.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Toxicology
Herpetology

Background:

Pit viper envenomation can cause severe coagulopathy in domestic animals.
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing venomous snakebites.

Observation:

A 4-year-old domestic mediumhair cat presented with hemorrhagic shock and puncture wounds, suspected to be from a pit viper.
The cat exhibited severe coagulopathy with a prolonged activated coagulation time (762 s).
Clinical signs of envenomation, including intermittent coagulopathy and hemorrhage, persisted for two weeks.

Findings:

Antivenom administration and packed red blood cell transfusions were initiated.
The cat's coagulopathy responded to antivenom, with clotting times normalizing.
Complete recovery was achieved with cessation of hemorrhage over a 7-day treatment period.

Implications:

This case highlights the potential for prolonged and intermittent coagulopathy following pit viper envenomation in cats.
It is the first reported instance of persistent pit viper venom-induced coagulopathy in feline veterinary literature.
This underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring and potentially extended treatment protocols for pit viper bites in felines.