A Glasgow canine has fallen unwell after it was allegedly bitten by an adder at a preferred south aspect park.
Dog walkers are being warned after a four-year-old pup fell unwell following a walk in Bellahouston Park on Saturday, April 6.
The following morning the canine appeared ‘lame’ and would refuse to place weight on its leg. After a go to to the vet the infant was handled for a extreme an infection nevertheless, his situation deteriorated by Friday, April 12, which prompted additional investigation.
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Vets then positioned a “chunk mark” which they consider got here from an adder. The canine tends to run round bushy areas, which is the place the proprietor believes he could have got here in touch with the toxic snake.
A put up was issued to public Facebook web page, Friends of Bellahouston Parkyesterday (April 17) in a bid to lift consciousness to native canine walkers and park customers, it learn: “WARNING: this isn’t fiction. My neighbour’s canine turned lame on Sunday seventh April, he appeared okay however he would not put weight on leg.
“As the 4yr old already had arthritis assumption was this was the problem and homeowners held off till Monday earlier than heading to vets. He was handled for a extreme an infection however I’m uncertain in the event that they linked it to his Arthritis or one thing else.
“Anyway, the canine’s well being deteriorated by Friday twelfth and after additional investigation they’ve simply positioned chunk marks which they consider to have come from an Adder. The proprietor had him at Bellahouston Park (he runs in/out bushes) on Saturday sixth. This is the place and after they consider the chunk occurred.
“Springtime is when adders are popping out of their hibernation. Please be vigilant. Fingers crossed the canine makes a full restoration.”
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Locals were quick to share their concern in the comments which most “shocked” to hear that snakes are present in the city.
Adders are found in mainland UK but bites from them are fairly rare however. They tend to re-appear between the months of April and July and the afternoon is most commonly when they’re most active.
According to the Wildlife Trusts, “its venom is generally of little danger to humans: an adder bite can be painful and cause a inflammation, but is really only dangerous to the very young, ill or old. If bitten, medical attention should be sought immediately, however.
“Adders are secretive animals and prefer to slither off into the undergrowth rather than confront and bite humans and domestic animals; most attacks happen when they are trodden on or picked up.”
Glasgow City Council has been approached for comment.
