Table 1 Baseline characteristics of case history and clinical examination in 75 dogs bitten by Vipera berus
Parameter | PRED (n = 38) | PLACEBO (n = 37) |
|---|---|---|
Age (mean, years) | 3.5 | 4.5 |
Weight (mean, kg) | 21.6 | 21.2 |
Males/females | 21/17 | 16/21 |
Bitten in the head region/limb | 31/7 | 31/6 |
Median time (range) elapsed from bite (hours) | 2.75 (1–24) | 2.25 (0.5-11.5) |