Back from the jaws of death

On the night of 2nd June 2023, I received an information from another animal lover that 2 dogs in an interior part of Madhyamgram were near death , and poisoning was suspected.

The video shared by the mentor of the dogs showed both the dogs lying down and breathing heavily.
From the video it looked that they have lost all motor functions, and are just waiting to die under the effect of a poisonous substance

I reached the location on the night of 3rd June. Tragically, one of the dogs had breathed its last just a few hours before I arrived. However, I immediately started treatment for the surviving dog through parenteral route.
After intensive treatment via parenteral route on 3rd and 4th June, which stabilized the dog, oral medicine was advised for the rest of the week.

I again visited on 11th June, and the dog was much more stable and coming out of danger. Some more fluids and medicine were given on that day.
Though he could not get up on his own, he appeared to hold his head if made to sit. Oral medicines were continued for another week.

Finally I visited again on 18th June, and the dog was visibly getting fitter & close to leading a normal life. He can now stand and walk on his own, and can go out for nature's call. Oral medicines are to continue and we can take a call on finally stopping medication after a month.

This dog was lucky to get medical attention just in the nick of time which saved his life, but a major percentage of stray animals are not so lucky.
Poisoning a stray animal is a crime under PCA 1960.
If you see someone committing this crime, inform the local police, and arrange for immediate treatment.