Snake Bites and Heatstroke

Be aware of the dangers of these two summer occurrences. Snakebite is one of the few time critical medical emergencies that we see at the clinic. If you suspect that your dog or cat has been bitten, get them to the clinic as soon as possible. Waiting for 15 minutes or so for signs to develop can be the difference between successful treatment or disaster.

 Also, in this hot weather, don’t overwork your dogs - overheating can develop very quickly and cases can deteriorate to untreatable levels rapidly. Make sure to give your pets plenty of shade, rest and water!

If you you believe that your dog or cat has been bitten by a snake, get them to the clinic as soon as possible.