Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Dr. PS Dakhane and Dr. DU Lokhande

Abstract:
A 4 years old male German shepherd dog was presented with a history of swelling under the rear portion of the jaw since last 3 weeks. On clinical examination soft, non-painful swelling under the lower jaw was observed and swelling was observed under the tongue or in the back of the mouth. The swelling was soft and feel like fluid within a pocket of tissue. A complete blood count (CBC) and routine serum biochemical analysis was within the range. From the anamnesis and heamato-biochemical examination, the case was diagnosed as salivary sialocele. Accordingly the surgery was planned. The animal was sedated with inj. Triflupromazine HCl @ 1mg/kg B. Wt. administered I/V. General anesthesia were achieved by using inj. Thiopentone @ 10 mg/ kg, IV. The surgical intervention was performed for removal of the mucoid saliva. Post operatively antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs were administered for 5 days. Dog recovered uneventfully. Prompt presentation and diagnosis, and surgical intervention improved the outcome of salivary sialocele causing due to non-penetrating foreign body.