​Once at a hospital or clinic, prepare to answer questions about where and what kind of environment the cat might have been in at the time of bite. First things first, call the vet and tell him you are on the way to his office, even if you are 100% certain that the bite was not toxic. Once you get to your vet, the physician will try to determine whether or not the bite was venomous.
Even if it is determined that the bite was venomous, you should not panic yet. Unless you are an expert in snakes and witness a bite, it is best to consider any snake bite potentially venomous. Non-venomous snake bites to cats are far more common than those that are venomous, but those types of bites can still be dangerous.
Most pets recover with timely, proper care, but snake bites can be fatal. The good news is that most snake bites are very treatable if pets are treated promptly. The most important thing you can do if your pet is bit by a venomous snake is get him or her to the vet ASAP.
Knowing what to do when your pet is exposed to a snake -- venomous or not -- can help to ensure their safety and avoid an emergency room visit. As you can imagine, having a venomous snake bit you or your cat is a traumatic, possibly fatal, experience, which is why being mindful of your surroundings and following the tips in this post are critical in keeping your pet safe. If your dog or cat is bitten by a venomous snake, do not panic, but do go to a local vet as soon as you can.
It is also important to know that venomous snakes can require medical attention for vaccinated dogs, too. Cats, too, need immediate veterinary care to increase the chances of survival should they come across a venomous snake.

If the rattlesnake bites your pet, it is critical that you go to the vet immediately so that they can be given antivenom.
If you are certain that your cat has been bitten by the coral snake, your vet will search for a mark on its fangs to allow for immediate treatment of the bite, as well as to allow antivenom medications. After injecting the proper antivenom, then your veterinarian will proceed by checking your cats internal organs to see if any echoing effects are occurring as a result of the bite.
The vet will want to know anything about the snake, where the bite actually occurred, and where and for how long it was after the bite of your cat. Most pets will not need to be seen by the vet, unless you are not sure what kind of snake did the biting. It is useful to determine the snakes species in order to help the vet in treating it.
If you have seen these snakes in the wild, or you know that they are present in the area you live, you may be better prepared in case the unlikelihood of cat snake bites arises. Learn what to look out for, and how to treat your pet in the unlikely event of a bite. It is important to recognize that, as a pet owner, you cannot predict the results of a bite, and the one best thing you can do is to get your pet checked out immediately following a known or suspected bite.
All pets suspected of being bitten should be taken to a vet. Most pets who are bitten will require admission to a hospital for treatment, and some pets may have extensive areas of dead tissue which must be surgically removed over a period of days to weeks. There are higher mortality rates in dogs who are bit in the tongue or breast, and in pets that have had a longer delay between when they were bitten and when they were treated by their veterinarian.
Although the majority of pets (90%) react highly favorable to treatment, prognosis is always guarded, and not all are recovered. It is estimated that more than 100,000 cases of venomous snakebite are likely each year among dogs and cats, and mortality rates range from 1% to up to 30%, depending on the pet size, snake species, and bite site. A venom testing kit, bloodwork, and cultures can be performed to identify the snake and determine treatment.

​If you actively saw that the dog was being bit by a snake, then you can skip this section because you already have the necessary information. If you are unsure what type of snake bitten your dog, or if you know that the snake is toxic, you will need to get medical attention immediately. The most important thing you can do if your pet is bit by a venomous snake is get him to the vet ASAP.
Even if your pet is bit, do not try to capture the snake, simply seek immediate medical care. If the snake does bite your pet, and you suspect that the snake is toxic, then seeking medical treatment is always best.
If you have seen a snake sting a dog, or if you have noticed symptoms of snakebite, call a veterinarian right away. When dealing with a snakebite on your dog, it is always best to go to the vet immediately to get medical treatment. A snake bite may be life-threatening to your dog, but with prompt medical treatment, your pet may be able to recover quickly.
Most pets recover with timely, proper care, but snake bites can be fatal. Snake bites are potentially lethal, are extremely painful, costly to treat, and may result in permanent damage, even when a dog does survive. Even if your dog survives the immediate effects of a bite, the rattlesnake venom may cause permanent damage.
The snakes often bite your animal in the face, neck, or legs as your dog attempts to grab a snake. Usually, the bite victim is a dog who finds the snakes to be too exciting to resist biting. When the dog is too curious, or has a hard head, to leave a snake alone, they can be bit.
Your dogs response to being bitten by a snake can differ depending on the species of snake and the location of your pets bite. Reactions to a snakebite will vary depending on the position the animal was bit, the species of rattlesnake, or even how much venom was injected.
The risk of getting bitten by any given snake is low, but if your dog comes across one with poisonous fangs, things can get really serious, really fast. Dogs are at risk of getting rattlesnake bites; in fact, dogs are roughly 20 times more likely than humans to be bitten by venomous snakes, and are roughly 25 times more likely to die from the bite. In fact, dogs, probably because of their curiosities, are over 20 times more likely than humans to get bitten by venomous snakes.

​Even venomous snake bites pose a significant health risk for dogs. Your dog might get bitten by a non-venomous snake, but you still need to go to a veterinarian to ensure that the injury is not infected, so that your dog can get antibiotics. Your veterinarian may be able to clean up the bite and provide antibiotics and antihistamines for your dog.
This information may help you narrow down which snake bit your dog, and it can also help your veterinarian get a better understanding of the dogs medical conditions. In this article, we are going to discuss how to tell if your dog has been bitten by a snake, what you should do, and what to expect in his recovery. This article will cover dog snake bites, treating snake bites, and what pet owners can do if their dog is bitten by a venomous snake.
Accidents happen with our dogs, and a dog bite by a snake could be one of those unexpected events that rapidly becomes a medical emergency. Special circumstances for a snake bite include a small dog, large snake, multiple bites from a single snake on a single dog, and a bite close to a vital organ.
In cases in which bites by North American indigenous snakes are treated effectively, a dogs prognosis is generally good. While it is possible for toxic snakes to fail to deliver their poison when bitten, it can definitely be deadly when they do, particularly when not promptly attended to by veterinarians. Up to 30% of dogs who are bitten by poisonous snakes will die; therefore, an immediate diagnosis and treatment from a veterinarian is essential in order for your dog to have a chance to live.
While seeing all of these statistics can be frightening, the good news is you can take steps to help your dog if it is bitten by a rattlesnake (or any snake). Your vet will probably administer an antivenin for your dog, which can prevent the sting of a rattlesnake from doing more damage, as well as acting to deactivate the venom.
A rattlesnake vaccine may help lessen the effects of a rattlesnake bite, should your dog actually be bitten, and may lessen or eliminate the need for antivenom. The rattlesnake vaccine can help your dogs body build immunity, protecting your pooch from the effects of rattlesnake venom. Designed to help against future rattlesnake bites, rattlesnake vaccines can be given to dogs who live in areas with lots of snakes, or who frequently take a walk.
Because rattlesnake venom contains a mix of toxins that can spread throughout the dogs body following a bite, a rattlesnake bite is always considered a veterinary emergency. Rattlesnakes are frequently found in areas where dogs are present, and you will want to keep your dog friends safe from these toxic reptiles, because stings cause severe injuries or even death to thousands of dogs each year. Even if your dog is vaccinated against rattlesnake venom, always take the pet to the vet immediately after any snake bite.
Better yet, get your pet in rattlesnake-aversion training, so that it knows to recognize rattlesnake smell, sound, and appearance so that it can avoid it if it is encountered. Like other types of dog training, you will use positive reinforcement to train your pup to recognize and escape snakes. In areas where there are a lot of toxic snakes, you will usually be able to find snake avoidance dog training classes.

Proper dental care will help prevent your pet from developing a wide range of dental health problems, like periodontal disease, which is caused by the accumulation of bacteria in your mouth.
Your veterinarian will also help manage and track any dental health issues your cat has going forward, which can help to prolong the lifespan of your cat, too. By keeping up with dental cleanings for your cats early on, and sticking with them on a regular schedule, you can help your pet battle tooth disease for the rest of his or her life. The earlier you are able to properly address the needs of your cats dental health, the less likely they are to get chronic illness or damage as a result of these problems.
Establishing a good routine of dental care for your cat From a young age, it is critical to your cats continued health and happiness. By tracking and regularly cleaning your cats teeth, you can catch any oral health problems early on, and avoid having your cat suffer from pain and require costly treatments. If your cat has already been diagnosed with a dental health problem, chances are good that your vet would recommend teeth cleaning as one of the first steps in treating the problem.

If your cat has suffered from an injury in his mouth, a tooth loss, or significant decay, your vet will give you recommendations for dental care or surgery to address the cats dental health conditions. A consultation with our veterinarian team will make recommendations to put your pet on a course toward a healthier mouth. Your veterinarian will provide recommendations based on the general health of your pet and your pets teeth and will give you options to consider.
Your vet also can recommend and supply you with various products to keep your cats teeth and gums in top condition, as well as provide an annual professional cleaning to prevent dental disease from setting in.
Taking care of your cats teeth at home with brushing, chewing, treats, and rinsing is the first step to slowing down dental disease. At-home dental care, like brushing your cats teeth every day, decreases your cats chances of developing periodontal disease.
Vets frequently recommend special diets for dental diseases in cats, which can help slow the growth of bacteria and plaque. To help promote good oral health, we recommend mixing dental-care food with a cats regular meals.
If your cat has bad breath frequently, a dental cleaning may help. Bad breath is the one symptom of a dental issue you are at all likely to see with your cat.
If your cat has visible bad breath, you should schedule a dental examination with your veterinarian. Regardless of signs or symptoms, your cat should receive at least one dental checkup every year.
Once gingivitis has developed, anesthesia-assisted dental cleaning is needed to return your cats mouth to good health. Even if your cat has only a slight accumulation of tartar or no tartar, but has visible gingivitis, dental cleanings under anesthesia are generally needed to help return your cats gums and teeth to good health before the disease progresses to the next stage, when roots may be affected and require treatment. In fact, since periodontal disease slowly progresses beneath the gums, even when teeth look white, it can only be prevented and identified with routine dental cleanings performed by your veterinarian, which is why they are highly recommended.
The good news is most cases of periodontal disease in cats can be avoided with some preventative measures taken to ensure the dental health of your pet.
Periodontal disease is the most common dental disease found in dogs and cats: By the time your pet is 3, it is likely to have some early evidence of periodontal disease, which will get worse as your pet gets older unless effective preventive measures are taken. Neglecting dental diseases ultimately leads to serious health problems, such as periodontal disease (weakening and weakening of teeth from infections), tooth abscesses, and halitosis (bad breath). A malnourished time in a cats life can also lead to bad dental health, even if your cat is living a great life right now.
For a proper dental assessment and treatment, your cat should be placed under safe, general anesthesia. To help ensure that your cats mouth remains healthy and pain-free, our veterinarians recommend making annual professional dental work part of your cats preventative health care regimen.
Cat teeth cleanings can help to treat gum disease and tooth decay in your cat, but it also may lower the risk that these problems will occur in the first place. Typically, cats need dental cleanings once they are 2 or 3 years old -- and this is called a prophylaxis, meaning that it will prevent or delay the onset of disease, as long as it is done before the disease occurs. We are here to help pet owners understand the need for adequate dental care, and provide the necessary information for providing this to their cats and dogs.