Snake Bites
Signs differ depending on the type and size of the snake, the season, the location of the bite and the severity of the bite. Some signs may include:
First Aid: Seek veterinary attention immediately.
Snake Bites
Signs differ depending on the type and size of the snake, the season, the location of the bite and the severity of the bite. Some signs may include:
First Aid: Seek veterinary attention immediately.
Insect or Spider Bites
Insects (bees, wasps, earwigs) or spiders (black widows, brown recluse) can cause localized effects and/or generalized signs of an allergic reaction. Often, by the time you realize a problem, the biting insect has already flown or crawled away, so that a presumptive diagnosis and treatment protocol is often instituted by the veterinarian.
Signs of an Insect or Spider Bite
- Localized redness, swelling and pain
- Lameness
- Salivation
- Signs of allergic reaction
- Breathing difficulties
First Aid: Seek veterinary attention immediately.
Insect or Spider Bites
Insects (bees, wasps, earwigs) or spiders (black widows, brown recluse) can cause localized effects and/or generalized signs of an allergic reaction. Often, by the time you realize a problem, the biting insect has already flown or crawled away, so that a presumptive diagnosis and treatment protocol is often instituted by the veterinarian.
Signs of an Insect or Spider Bite
- Localized redness, swelling and pain
- Lameness
- Salivation
- Signs of allergic reaction
- Breathing difficulties
First Aid: Seek veterinary attention immediately.