Friday, August 23, 2013

Life happens

Yesterday there was a rather large and angry puff adder under the washing line.  I had to bring the dogs to safety before trying to deal with it, and by then of course the snake had disappeared.  Dino must have sniffed it out later, and got a bite on his nose for his troubles.
This morning he is not doing so well.  We rushed him to the vet and got an IV started immediately.  Puff adder venom is a cytotoxin, which means that it attacks tissue.  Apart from severe swelling of his head, there is a danger that Dino's kidneys might fail.  The vet says that Dino's prognosis for recovery is good.  Please hold thumbs for our brave dog.



4 comments:

  1. Oh Megan, how awful. Dino is in our thoughts and prayers, please keep us updated.

    Big hugs.

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    1. Hi Joyce. Dino is holding up, I just made a new blog post with today's status. Between the miniatures fair and the vet it's been a loooong day! Thank you for keeping Dino in your thoughts.

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  2. That is terrible. I do hope he responds to the medication quickly.

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    1. Hi Kay
      Yes, the snake bite thing is awful. Dino is holding up, let's hope he reaches a turning point today.
      Megan

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