Rattlesnake Bites
In Arizona, rattlesnakes are a part of life. While rattlesnake bites can be deadly, they can be treated if your pet receives anti-venom treatment in time. It’s important that you act quickly. At Dove Mountain Veterinary in Marana, our veterinarian is trained in providing lifesaving care to pets that have been bitten by snakes.
Rattlesnake Bites
In Arizona, rattlesnakes are a part of life. While rattlesnake bites can be deadly, they can be treated if your pet receives anti-venom treatment in time. It’s important that you act quickly. At Dove Mountain Veterinary in Marana, our veterinarian is trained in providing lifesaving care to pets that have been bitten by snakes.
Snake Bite Signs & Symptoms
If you see the snake that bit your pet, remove your pet from the situation as quickly as possible. More often than not, rattlesnake bites happen when the owner is not around to see the attack occur. If you notice that your pet is acting strangely (especially if they’re whimpering or sluggish) or seems to be in pain, look over their body for signs of a snake bite. Telltale signs of a rattlesnake bite include one or two bleeding puncture wounds (the wounds may be swollen or bruised), labored breathing, or trembling due to pain and/or fear.
Rattlesnake Bite: What to Do Next
Once you realize that your pet has been bitten by a rattlesnake, it’s essential that you act quickly. Call your emergency vet for exact advice on what to do next. Be sure to tell the emergency vet that it’s possible that your pet has been bitten by a rattlesnake, so that they can have the proper anti-venom treatment prepared and ready for your arrival to the animal hospital. In the meantime, there are a few things that you can do to help improve your pet’s chances of surviving the bite. Don’t use a tourniquet. Rattlesnake venom stops the blood from clotting and forcing the venom to stay in one area with a tourniquet concentrates the venom, increasing the chance of necrosis of the area. Don’t try to suck the venom out, no matter what advice you may have heard or seen on TV. Once the venom is in the bloodstream, it can only be removed through a chemical reaction with an anti-venom treatment. Do keep the wounded area below heart level, as this may slow the venom from reaching your pet’s heart. Follow any additional instructions given by the emergency vet animal hospital.
Snake Bite Signs & Symptoms
If you see the snake that bit your pet, remove your pet from the situation as quickly as possible. More often than not, rattlesnake bites happen when the owner is not around to see the attack occur. If you notice that your pet is acting strangely (especially if they’re whimpering or sluggish) or seems to be in pain, look over their body for signs of a snake bite. Telltale signs of a rattlesnake bite include one or two bleeding puncture wounds (the wounds may be swollen or bruised), labored breathing, or trembling due to pain and/or fear.
Rattlesnake Bite: What to Do Next
Once you realize that your pet has been bitten by a rattlesnake, it’s essential that you act quickly. Call your emergency vet for exact advice on what to do next. Be sure to tell the emergency vet that it’s possible that your pet has been bitten by a rattlesnake, so that they can have the proper anti-venom treatment prepared and ready for your arrival to the animal hospital. In the meantime, there are a few things that you can do to help improve your pet’s chances of surviving the bite. Don’t use a tourniquet. Rattlesnake venom stops the blood from clotting and forcing the venom to stay in one area with a tourniquet concentrates the venom, increasing the chance of necrosis of the area. Don’t try to suck the venom out, no matter what advice you may have heard or seen on TV. Once the venom is in the bloodstream, it can only be removed through a chemical reaction with an anti-venom treatment. Do keep the wounded area below heart level, as this may slow the venom from reaching your pet’s heart. Follow any additional instructions given by the emergency vet animal hospital.
Pet Heatstroke
You may marvel at how happily your pet seems to adapt to the great outdoors, especially in the hot Arizona sun. But heat can prove just as dangerous for pets as it can for humans. Excessive heat exposure can lead to an internal temperature malfunction known as heatstroke. At Dove Mountain Veterinary, our Marana veterinarian and staff can provide treatment for pet heatstroke while also priming you in preventative strategies to keep your pet safe from this potentially-deadly emergency condition.
Pet Heatstroke
You may marvel at how happily your pet seems to adapt to the great outdoors, especially in the hot Arizona sun. But heat can prove just as dangerous for pets as it can for humans. Excessive heat exposure can lead to an internal temperature malfunction known as heatstroke. At Dove Mountain Veterinary, our Marana veterinarian and staff can provide treatment for pet heatstroke while also priming you in preventative strategies to keep your pet safe from this potentially-deadly emergency condition.
Common Pet Injuries
Many pets enjoy riding in cars with their owners. Dogs, especially, love to look out the car window and feel the wind in their faces. No matter how enjoyable it is for your furry animals, they can sustain injuries if they were to get into a car accident with you. There are a few injuries that would require emergency vet care. At Dove Mountain Veterinary in Marana, AZ, we offer state-of-the-art medical care for pets who have been in an auto accident.
Common Pet Injuries
Many pets enjoy riding in cars with their owners. Dogs, especially, love to look out the car window and feel the wind in their faces. No matter how enjoyable it is for your furry animals, they can sustain injuries if they were to get into a car accident with you. There are a few injuries that would require emergency vet care. At Dove Mountain Veterinary in Marana, AZ, we offer state-of-the-art medical care for pets who have been in an auto accident.
