SNAKE BITE!

WHAT TO DO & NOT TO DO

SYMPTOMS

MUSCLE SHAKING

DILATED PUPILS SWOLLEN FACE

EXCESSIVE DROOLINGUNCONTROLLABLE BOWELS

TROUBLE BREATHING

WHAT TO DO

REMAIN CALM

KEEP PET HEARTRATELOW

GET TO THE VET

IDENTIFY THESNAKE

REMEMBER TOREMAIN CALM

Dogs can sense fear and stress. You need to think take deep breaths and and relax. Remember if you panic - You’ll be no use to your pet.

REMAIN CALM

IDENTIFY THE SNAKE (IF YOU CAN)

Take note of the snake’s color pat-terns, its size and if it has a rattle at the end of the tail.

IDENTIFY THESNAKE

KEEP YOUR PET’SHEART RATE LOW

Keeping the bite area below the heart will prevent the venom from spreading faster. If you can, immobilize the part of your pet that has been bitten by the snake.

KEEP PET HEARTRATELOW

GET TO THE VETIMMEDIATELY

Going to a professional is the only way to treat your dog for a snake-bite. Even if you suspect your dog may have been bitten, your peace of mind is priceless.

GET TO THE VET

DON’T DO THIS

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KILL THE SNAKE

WASH THE WOUND

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DON’T APPLYPRESSURE TOTHE WOUND

Snake venom is designed to de-stroy tissue for digestion. You will cause further damage and possi-bly create the need for limb am-putation.

APPLY PRESSURETOWOUND

DON’T WASHTHE WOUND

Applying cold water or ice to the bite actually concentrates the ven-om causing severe muscle dam-age to the area. Don’t ever try to suck out the venom.

WASH THE WOUND

DON’T APPROACHTHE SNAKE

A large majority of human snake-bites result from pet owners try-ing to catch or kill snakes. Don’t be another statistic. Saving your dog is first priority… And he or she can’t drive you to the hospital.

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DON’T HATETHE SNAKE

It’s easy to get angry and upset when your furry friend has been bitten. But, you have to remember that not all snakes are venomous and they do play an important role in the ecosystem.

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KILL THE SNAKE

PREVENTION

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KEEP YOURDOG LEASHED

Controlling your dog with a leash is by far your best safety device. An unleashed dog could stir up a snake.

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STAY ON OPEN PATHS

Keep snakes visible by journeying on open paths.

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AVOID DEEP GRASSAND VEGETATION

Dogs can be unusually curious about “anything” hidden in the grass. You should back away imme-diately until you know what it is. Allowing your dog to explore holes in the ground or dig under logs could potentially result in a snake confrontation.

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WALK AWAREAND PREPARED

Snakes rattle their tail when they feel vibrations from the ground and are startled. If you hear any-thing, keep your dog at your side until you locate a snake. WALKAWAREANDPR

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Avoid nighttime walks; most snakes are nocturnal.

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AVOID ROCKYOUTCROPS

Snakes love lounging in the sun on warm rocks… Don’t we all?

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