It is snake season!!

Be careful when you are out strolling in the countryside. The best would be to have a long stick, taller than yourself to walk with. This will be a useful deterrent for all the scaly critters slithering their way through the grass and bushes. You can also use the stick as a defensive measure if you should come across an animal who would try to harm you. A taller walking stick will also prevent you from falling into the stick, should you slip or trip. 

Snakes will rather avoid you if possible. If they are cornered, they will warn you by hissing or defend themselves by spitting and biting. So if you hear that hissing sound, rather move away as calmly as possible.

If your pet has been bitten, contact our emergency service immediately for assistance.

What to do for snake spit in your dog's eyes

1. Rinse with water immediately!
2. Stay calm and keep your pet calm
3. React to the situation immediately.
4. Contact your vet for assistance whether you see an ulcer or not as the ulcer might not be visible to the naked eye.

What NOT to do when your dog has snake spit in its eyes.

1. Don't only contact your vet or bring your pet in days later once the eye is swollen and extremely painful.
2. Don't rinse with milk or any other substance other than water.
3. Don't put any other eye drops from a previous visit in the eye. There is specific treatment for a snake spit with spesific eye drops.