{"id":1977,"date":"2018-10-02T08:44:34","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T22:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/?p=1977"},"modified":"2018-10-23T11:40:07","modified_gmt":"2018-10-23T00:40:07","slug":"protecting-your-pet-from-snake-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/protecting-your-pet-from-snake-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting your pet from snake bites &#8211; what should you do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Guest post by Sasha Nefedova from PETstock Vet<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a scary thought: \u201cwhat would happen if my dog or cat was bitten by a snake?\u201d This is an important question with the weather warming up as more snakes will be on the move.<\/p>\n<p>Coming into warmer weather pet owners should be aware of these important facts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Snake bites in early Spring are often the deadliest as snakes have been hibernating and have a large supply of venom<\/li>\n<li>Snakes like to hibernate and feed near creeks and rivers.\u00a0 Given the deadly nature of Australian snakes we recommend to not let your dog off leash around these areas on days where temperatures reach above 20C \u2013 especially if your local Council puts out warnings about snakes in your area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1985 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-1-180x135.png 180w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-1-600x450.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sasha Nefedova from PETstock Vet says if you think your dog or cat has been bitten by a snake, immediately take them to the vet hospital.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cIt\u2019s important to remain as calm as you can and try to keep your pet as still as possible.\u00a0 Remember to call ahead to let the vet know that you\u2019re on your way.\u00a0 Do not waste time looking for the bite site, as it often cannot be found.\u201c<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1989\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1989 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tiger-Snake.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tiger-Snake.png 800w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tiger-Snake-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tiger-Snake-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tiger-Snake-180x135.png 180w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tiger-Snake-600x450.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tiger Snake, Notechis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to Dr. Sasha, symptoms can appear to be mild or quite severe depending on a few factors.\u00a0 \u201cCats are more agile compared to dogs and will often sustain smaller bites and therefore their symptoms may be more drawn out and less dramatic. \u00a0The most common signs that your pet has been bitten include weakness, difficulty walking, difficulty breathing, vomiting and collapse.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOccasionally owners only notice there is a problem hours or days after the bite has happened.\u00a0 Sometimes dogs bitten by a snake can vomit, collapse and then seem perfectly normal \u2013 in cases like this you must bring them into your vet immediately as they still require antivenom and their situation can become fatal without veterinary treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1986 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-2-180x135.png 180w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Blog-0010_story-image-2-600x450.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After arriving at the vets, The vet will assess your pet, conduct a physical examination and start treatment immediately. Treatment may include hospitalisation, intravenous fluids and antivenom (often more than one vial). There are different types of antivenom for different snakes so make sure you tell the vet if you happened to have seen a snake nearby.<\/p>\n<p>Your pet will need careful monitoring and intensive care. Most pets will survive if treatment is started in time, so although the antivenom and \u00a0intensive care may be expensive, it is definitely worth the investment as many pets will make a full recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Before going on holiday it is recommended that you put the phone number of the local vet in your phone. Call 13 PETS (7387) for your local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/vet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PETstock VET<\/a> location.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1997 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PETstock-Logo-Line-300x83.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PETstock-Logo-Line-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PETstock-Logo-Line-768x212.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PETstock-Logo-Line-1024x283.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PETstock-Logo-Line-600x166.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You may also be interested in a downloadable Pet Packing List we&#8217;ve created to help with your preparations, so that you don\u2019t forget anything important. DOWNLOAD YOUR PACKING LIST <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Holidaying-with-Dogs-Pet-Packing-List.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also, check out our blog about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/snake-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snake Awareness <\/a>for some tips on how to avoid a snakebite.<\/p>\n<p>We would love to hear your feedback or experiences. Comment below and share.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE LIKE THIS &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">START SEARCHING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/ceySSb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1367 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Love-this-blog_footer-image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Love-this-blog_footer-image.png 800w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Love-this-blog_footer-image-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Love-this-blog_footer-image-768x144.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Love-this-blog_footer-image-600x113.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guest post by Sasha Nefedova from PETstock Vet It\u2019s a scary thought: \u201cwhat would happen if my dog or cat was bitten by a snake?\u201d This is an important question with the weather warming up as more snakes will be on the move. 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