The dog, called Willow, remained over night at Southend’s Medivet for treatment after being bitten on the leg by an adder last night at Canvey Marshes.
Willow reacted well to the first aid, consisting of anti-venom, and had the ability to return home to her family today (May 22).
The vet, in Eastwoodbury Lane, has actually now provided a caution and guidance to dog owners in the location.
A Medivet spokesperson said: “Our guidance would be to bring your dog, if possible, after a bite as this will help to avoid the venom from flowing even more around their body.
“You can shower the injury in cold water. Keep your dog warm and as calm and still as possible, once again this is to avoid the venom from dispersing.
“Always call to talk to the veterinarians right away after a believed bite. Please don’t be lured to wait and monitor your animal. Time is of the essence.”
This follows the veterinarian dealt with dogs last month who had actually received adder bites while on strolls.
One was bitten in Canewdon, near the river roach, while two dogs were also bitten weeks latter by adders at Hadleigh Downs by Benfleet Station and in Woodside Park.
Dog owners throughout the nation have actually been provided a caution after a precious Jack Russell passed away in Cheltenham recently as he was being bitten by an adder.
The Medivet website mentions that adder bites can be serious however are hardly ever deadly in dogs. However, they can make a dog extremely ill and ought to be dealt with as an emergency situation.
If you presume your dog might have received a bite from an adder, call Southend Medivet on 01702 526666.
