Things You'll Need:
- Dog Blankets
- Dog Carriers
- Dog Toys
- Antibacterial Soaps
- Gauze Wraps
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Step 1
Look for swelling, bite wounds where fangs may have entered, and noticeable discomfort, such as lameness or difficulty breathing (if bitten in the face). These are signs that your dog may have been bitten by a venomous snake.
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Step 2
Transport your dog to your veterinarian immediately if he's showing any signs of a snakebite.
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Step 3
Avoid wasting time by washing the wound. Also, avoid cutting the bite area in an effort to drain venom, as this can lead to other serious injury or infection.
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Step 4
Keep your dog still, quiet and warm during transport. Any movement could cause the venom to spread.
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Step 5
Attempt to identify the snake if possible, but avoid getting bitten yourself.
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Step 6
Wash the wound if your dog has been bitten by a nonpoisonous snake. If you're unsure if the snake was venomous, take your dog to the veterinarian.
Comments
farmdog said
on 3/9/2009 Our dog , Sweet pea, is a mutt and lives outdoors on our farm in South Texas, surrounded by many acres of pastureland. She is, best to our knowledge around 10 years plus in age. She was a stray, came with the property when Joe took up residence. On Saturday March 7th , we found her moping around, not at all her normal self. She had a knot the size of a small orange on her neck which continued to grow the size of a melon. We took her to the vet in a timely manner, who identified fangs from snakebite on her face(unknown species, suspected rattlesnake). Treatment of a costly dose of anti venom ($500 plus and the $80 for antibiotic) had our dog back home and recovering in 2 days. The swelling has gone down and she seems to be getting back to her perky self and happy to be home. The vet had told us there is a high percentage of positive outcomes from the anti venom treatment. However there a
farmdog said
on 3/9/2009 Our dog , Sweet pea, is a mutt and lives outdoors on our farm in South Texas, surrounded by many acres of pastureland. She is, best to our knowledge around 10 years plus in age. She was a stray, came with the property when Joe took up residence. On Saturday March 7th , we found her moping around, not at all her normal self. She had a knot the size of a small orange on her neck which continued to grow the size of a melon. We took her to the vet in a timely manner, who identified fangs from snakebite on her face(unknown species, suspected rattlesnake). Treatment of a costly dose of anti venom ($500 plus and the $80 for antibiotic) had our dog back home and recovering in 2 days. The swelling has gone down and she seems to be getting back to her perky self and happy to be home. The vet had told us there is a high percentage of positive outcomes from the anti venom treatment. However there a
farmdog said
on 3/9/2009 Our dog , Sweet pea, is a mutt and lives outdoors on our farm in South Texas, surrounded by many acres of pastureland. She is, best to our knowledge around 10 years plus in age. She was a stray, came with the property when Joe took up residence. On Saturday March 7th , we found her moping around, not at all her normal self. She had a knot the size of a small orange on her neck which continued to grow the size of a melon. We took her to the vet in a timely manner, who identified fangs from snakebite on her face(unknown species, suspected rattlesnake). Treatment of a costly dose of anti venom ($500 plus and the $80 for antibiotic) had our dog back home and recovering in 2 days. The swelling has gone down and she seems to be getting back to her perky self and happy to be home. The vet had told us there is a high percentage of positive outcomes from the anti venom treatment. However there a
farmdog said
on 3/9/2009 Our dog , Sweet pea, is a mutt and lives outdoors on our farm in South Texas, surrounded by many acres of pastureland. She is, best to our knowledge around 10 years plus in age. She was a stray, came with the property when Joe took up residence. On Saturday March 7th , we found her moping around, not at all her normal self. She had a knot the size of a small orange on her neck which continued to grow the size of a melon. We took her to the vet in a timely manner, who identified fangs from snakebite on her face(unknown species, suspected rattlesnake). Treatment of a costly dose of anti venom ($500 plus and the $80 for antibiotic) had our dog back home and recovering in 2 days. The swelling has gone down and she seems to be getting back to her perky self and happy to be home. The vet had told us there is a high percentage of positive outcomes from the anti venom treatment. However there a
farmdog said
on 3/9/2009 Our dog , Sweet pea, is a mutt and lives outdoors on our farm in South Texas, surrounded by many acres of pastureland. She is, best to our knowledge around 10 years plus in age. She was a stray, came with the property when Joe took up residence. On Saturday March 7th , we found her moping around, not at all her normal self. She had a knot the size of a small orange on her neck which continued to grow the size of a melon. We took her to the vet in a timely manner, who identified fangs from snakebite on her face(unknown species, suspected rattlesnake). Treatment of a costly dose of anti venom ($500 plus and the $80 for antibiotic) had our dog back home and recovering in 2 days. The swelling has gone down and she seems to be getting back to her perky self and happy to be home. The vet had told us there is a high percentage of positive outcomes from the anti venom treatment. However there a