Watch for Snakes When Walking Your Dog

With springtime right around the corner, pet owners are being forewarned of a potential danger which, often, goes overlooked when letting their dogs run loose or while taking them for a walk. As the grass grows higher and the temperatures warm up, snakes will soon be making their annual appearances which could mean bad news for man’s best friend…

Ellen Page from the Dogwood Animal Shelter also says, whether walking your dog or discovering that it may have been attacked, having a dose of Benadryl on hand can go a long way in minimizing the potential affects of a snake bite…

That swelling, if not relieved fairly quickly, can cause pressure on the brain for some breeds.