It’s problematic to diagnose puncture wounds from snake bites as they may be hidden under your dog’s fur. And unless they are supervised all the time, the bite attack may have been unobserved. Normally, the bite marks initially swell with some fluid leaking out. Viper snake bites for example causes bleeding and multiple puncture points.
The immediate signs of snake venom are: shaking of the muscles, vomiting, sudden weakness with possible collapse, dilated pupil, paralysis, blood in the urine, loss of control of the bladder and bowels, hard breathing, and in some cases death. The signs may manifest right away or a few hours later. Within the bite area, the skin may become discolored and bruising occurs as the snake venom will cause the blood to stop clotting. The bite area is accompanied by pain for up to 3 days, which is what separates snake bites from a normal inflammation.
If your pet has been bitten by a snake, take him to the nearest vet clinic Chico, CA immediately.
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