wildlife attack caught on camera! man saves horse from giant snake
- Sudden weakness followed by collapse
- Unexplained bleeding or swelling
- Reluctance or inability to walk
- Breathing problems.
Bites from some snakes will cause an animal to collapse, and then seem to recover. This can give false confidence that the animal is okay, but what is really happening is the snake toxins are spreading through the system and wreaking havoc. Within a few hours, other signs start to develop.
“If you think your animal has been bitten, keep your pet calm and contact your vet immediately. The chances of recovery are much greater if treatment is delivered early,” Dr Parker said.
Based on a media release sourced from the AVA website.
IHow badly the horse is affected depends on where the horse was bitten, how much venom has been deposited into their system, how quickly it is circulated and whether you noticed it in time or not. One of the reasons horses die from snakebite is the delay in recognition and treatment. Treatment is aimed at both correcting the effects of envenomation and supporting the horse while it recovers.
f your horse recovers from snake bite it may take weeks or months for him to recover fully. You may notice that he loses a lot of muscle mass post envenomation and has swelling problems of the legs due to the damage to the muscle and kidney cells. Consult an equine nutrition expert to help design a feed regime that supports muscle development, blood and kidney function recovery.
Bring back in to work slowly and build up muscle and stamina as tolerated.
Based on a media release sourced from the AVA website and Care Equine Clinic report.
