Explosive detection dog ‘Anex’ recovers after dialysis at vet varsity

Anex, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) explosive detection dog, who was struggling for his life, has made a remarkable recovery from pancreatitis and an acute kidney injury.

Anex, who serves on the front lines as a dog squad member at Chandigarh railway station under Northern Railways ensuring public safety, fell critically ill and was rushed to the dialysis unit at the Multi-Specialty Veterinary Hospital, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.

Anex was diagnosed with pancreatitis, a painful and potentially life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas, compounded by acute kidney injury that severely affected his ability to function. His deteriorating condition called for immediate intervention and the veterinary team at the dialysis unit initiated dialysis to manage the kidney injury.

Under the expert care of the veterinary specialists of the dialysis unit, Anex responded well to the treatment. The dialysis procedures, along with a tailored medical regimen, helped stabilise his condition, and the dog is now on the road to recovery.

Dr Randhir Singh, dialysis expert and in-charge of the unit along with other team members Dr Rajsukhbir Singh, Dr Gurpreet Singh and Dr Sachin expressed joy at seeing their efforts pay off, particularly as Anex is a crucial member of the RPF, assisting in the detection of explosives, ensuring the safety of passengers across the railway network.