Bundaberg, Qld, animal hospital says pets at risk of snake bites

A regional Qld vet says rising temperatures are leading to a surge in snake bite cases among pets. See which suburbs most patients are coming from:

Sugarland Animal Hospital director, Mykeala Campanini has issued a warning to pet owners in the region after the hospital treated at least one bite-affected pet like Bonnie (pictured) every day over the past week, with several cases over the weekend.

Snakes are out in full force as the weather heats up, and Bundaberg vets are seeing the damage inflicted on family pets.

Sugarland Animal Hospital director, Mykeala Campanini has issued a warning to pet owners in the region after the hospital treated at least one bite-affected pet every day over the past week, with several cases over the weekend.
“We have seen an unusually high number of both cats and dogs presenting with snake bites, mostly from eastern brown snakes,” Ms Campanini said Monday.

“These have been from in town in suburbs such as Kepnock and Avoca but also Bargara,” Ms Campanini said.

Ms Campanini advised that the best preventive measures include keeping grass short, yards tidy, and being cautious in grassy areas or at the beach where snakes may be on the move.

Bonnie is snake bite dog who was bitten by an eastern brown snake and treated, she made a full recovery.

“It is really important pets who are seen with a snake are brought in for testing ASAP, as we have much better outcomes for pets who receive anti venom as close to the time of the bite as possible,” Ms Campanini said.

One recent patient, a staffy named Bonnie, was bitten by an eastern brown snake.
She required two vials of antivenene and made a full recovery, though not all animals are so fortunate.

“Often pets will collapse soon after being bitten, but then get back up and seem fine. They may vomit, pant, or bleed from the gums, and these symptoms can progress to breathing issues and seizures,” Ms Campanini said.
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