Always supervise your pets during outdoor activities and keep them away from tall grasses or underbrush where snakes may hide. As the temperatures rise, so does the activity of our slithery neighbors. Between April and October, venomous snakes are notably more active, increasing the risk of snake bites, especially for our curious pets.
Always supervise your pets during outdoor activities and keep them away from tall grasses or underbrush where snakes may hide. What should you do if your pet is bitten by a snake? • Act fast: Seek veterinary care as soon as possible. Prompt treatment may prevent the most serious effects of a snake bite and help quicker healing.
• Avoid cutting the wound, sucking on it or tying off the affected limb. • If it's safe, snap a picture of the snake for accurate identification, which can be crucial in treating your pet effectively. Don't attempt to capture the snake to bring it to the veterinarian.
• Keep your pet calm and quiet. • Even if you believe the bite is from a nonvenomous snake, you should still contact your veterinarian to see if your pet needs basic wound care and to confirm that the snake is nonvenomous. What are the signs your pet may have been bitten? • Sudden yelp of pain, especially if your dog is playing in a potentially infested area • Rapid swelling on the legs or face • Apparent, intense pain • Fang/puncture marks • Swelling and redness • Oozing blood at puncture • Drooling • Rapid breathing • Dilated p.
