How To Treat A Dog Snake Bite

Introduction

I don’t even want to think about how many times I’ve had to comfort a dog who got bitten by a snake. Telling your dog that it’ll be ok doesn’t calm it down, but there are things you can do to help it recover faster. So what should you do if your dog gets bitten by a snake? Call your vet right away! Here are some other tips on how to treat a dog snake bite:

Call a vet right away.

If you’re bitten and your dog has been bitten, call a vet immediately. If you can’t reach the vet, call the emergency line and tell them what happened.

If your dog is in a remote location, tell them where you are (street address) so they can send help to get back to you if needed quickly.

Get your dog to a safe spot.

After you have inspected the bite site and determined that it is a snake bite, get your dog to a safe spot. Remind yourself that it’s okay to be scared and upset. Try not to panic; if you do, your dog may feel threatened by the way you are acting and lash out at you or another person in the room. If possible, call a vet immediately—in some cases of dog snake bites, one or two hours can make all of the difference between life-saving treatment and death. If this isn’t feasible due to work obligations or other factors (like lack of cell service), then don’t worry too much about it right now; just do what makes sense for your particular situation.

If possible, bring your dog with you when leaving home after receiving treatment at an emergency clinic or hospital so that they can be monitored closely while under observation by doctors who specialize in animal care. This will give them time to assess how well they’re doing before moving on from there: either back home where conditions might still be dangerous even though bites were cleaned properly (if any venom was left behind); or somewhere else entirely if there are no safe places left anymore (elderly grandparents’ house).

Position your dog to restrict blood flow to the site of the bite.

If you’re able to, try to wrap a bandage around the bitten area. If it’s on a limb, elevate it above the heart (like how people with bleeding wounds are told to keep pressure on them). If it’s on their body, keep them calm and quiet so they don’t use up too much energy moving around.

Give your dog Benadryl.

If you have Benadryl on hand, give your dog one 10mg tablet for every 20 pounds of his or her body weight, as soon as possible. If you don’t have it available, consult a vet about buying some.

Be sure to follow the directions on the label when giving Benadryl to your dog. It’s usually administered by placing it in a pill pocket or holding it under their tongue. You can also give it with food if your dog is willing to eat while they’re having an allergic reaction and they aren’t vomiting. If there are no visible signs of improvement within 30 minutes of giving him/her this medication, call the vet immediately and let them know what happened (including details about where and when).

Apply cold compresses directly to the bite area.

Cold compresses can help reduce swelling and pain. Apply a cold compress directly to the bite area for 30 minutes, then remove it for another 30 minutes. Do not apply a cold compress if your dog is having seizures or is unconscious—these symptoms indicate anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction), which can be fatal if not treated promptly.

Even if you do everything right, there’s no guarantee that your dog will be ok. It’s important to see a vet as quickly as you can.

Even if you do everything right, there’s no guarantee that your dog will be ok. It’s important to see a vet as quickly as you can. The vet will examine the snake bite and give you more information on what happened and what needs to happen next.

Conclusion

While we hope that your dog never gets bitten by a snake, if they do, you should know what to do. The first thing to remember is that it’s likely an emergency situation, and you should seek help as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of the bite, it’s important to use first aid methods like restricting blood flow and applying pressure to the area until you can get help. Even if steps are taken quickly and correctly, there’s no guarantee that your dog will be ok. We hope this guide helped prepare you for any potential snakebite emergencies with your dog!