miss2 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Other half called and said our boy has been by a snake. Whilst he didn't see spud get bitten he saw the snake, saw spud have a go at it and heard him yelp. We have rushed him to the vet. The vet can not see any signs of a bite but they said they can be invisible to the naked eye. The vet said if we don't treat him and he has been bitten then he will most likely die. I asked about Side affects of the anti venom and what could happen if he has not been bitten, he said there's a chance he will have a reaction and die.... Hardest decision of our lives. Have opted for treatment, hope we have done the right thing... Words can not describe how much we love this dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Fingers crossed for you & Spud . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Fingers crossed. You have weighed up the risks and taken the less risky call. The rest is up to the anti-venom and Spud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezy Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I thought they watched the dogs for signs of poisoning and could do a test , before they decided to give the anitv hope spud is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss2 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thank you everyone. I have every appendage possible crossed. I thought they did tests as well but apparently not....well at least not today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Fingers crossed for your dog!! When my girl was bitten they took bloods and did tests to see if she was bitten as she wasn't showing any symptoms before they administerd the antivenene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I hope Spud is ok. Fingers crossed for him. What type of snake was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss2 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 That's why I'm a little concerned, that they didn't do any tests first to check... In saying that I'm not by any means a vet but I did think it was protocol. It was a black, bloody thing is still wedged in the garage. I'm waiting on the snake catcher to arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Keeping you and Spud in my thoughts and keeping everything crossed he's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Best of luck to you and Spud. Been there done that twice with one of our girls - so hard to know what is right. Sending you healing thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Sending lots of positive vibes your way for Spud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 That's why I'm a little concerned, that they didn't do any tests first to check... In saying that I'm not by any means a vet but I did think it was protocol. It was a black, bloody thing is still wedged in the garage. I'm waiting on the snake catcher to arrive no its not protocol as far as Im aware. If the dog has been envenomated he could be dead before the test results come back. The best thing you could have done is what you did ie get the little fellow straight onto AV. All the best with Spud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss2 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks again everyone. Have just spoken with the vet- he seems stable but is staying the night on fluids. Have only ever had one night apart from the little buggar. God this is hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Chin up miss2... Spuddie is in the best place for now, OK? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Oh miss sending good thoughts to Spud. He's in good hands, let us know how he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann21 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Hoping for a good recovery for your dog miss2. Hang in there. I can only imagine how difficult this must be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Good luck Spud, all fingers and paws crossed here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Best wishes for Spud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Wishing a smooth recovery for Spud. Thankfully he was found & taken to the vet promptly. A nervous time but at least he is receiving the best care at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I do not know how big Spud is & whether weight makes a difference, but when our GSD x was bitten by a snake vet waited for positive signs of envenomation before administering antivenene. Dog began to spot saliva & pupils did not constrict until about 2 hours post snake bite. Dog was admitted to clinic about 15 - 20 minutes after being bitten & was hooked up to fluids immediately ..... just in case. Make sure you get ABs when Spud is discharged due to any infection arising from snakebite. The emergency vet did not do this & our boy was quite lame for a couple of days before I could get into our regular vet - who dispenses ABs as a matter of course following any snake or lizard bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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