Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
DOI
10.3906/vet-1112-41
Abstract
The patient was a 3-year-old English Setter that had been in contact with Thaumetopoea wilkinsoni larvae. Clinical examination revealed protrusion of the tongue outside of the mouth, edematous and swollen frenulum linguae and tongue, as well as a high amount of salivation. Necrotic and ulcerated areas were determined, particularly on the apex of the tongue. Treatment was carried out using systemic antihistamines, corticosteroids, antibiotics, vitamin C, and dexpanthenol, and the patient returned to good health.
Keywords
Pine processionary caterpillar, tongue necrosis, dog
First Page
238
Last Page
241
Recommended Citation
YILDAR, ESMA and GÜZEL, ÖZLEM
(2013)
"Tongue necrosis in a dog associated with the pine processionary caterpillar and its treatment,"
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences: Vol. 37:
No.
2, Article 20.
https://doi.org/10.3906/vet-1112-41
Available at:
https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/veterinary/vol37/iss2/20
