Toad, a German Shorthaired Pointer, was running around outdoors near his Kuna, Idaho house when suddenly, he came across a rattlesnake.
Every animal lover knows that these little beings are unique and irreplaceable. Some, like a puppy or a cat, are the favorite pets; and for many, they become like their own children. That is why when their life is threatened, many owners can lose their breath especially when facing with poisonous snakes.
And it is that these creatures feared by many, are so silent and agile, capable of attacking their prey in a matter of seconds. This is how a puppy almost lost his life when attacked by a rattlesnake.
Toad, a German Shorthaired Pointer, was running around outside near his Kuna, Idaho home when he came across a rattlesnake.
The rattlesnake grabbed ahold of him and bit the poor dog five times.
“As I approached him, I saw a snake cartwheeling in the air. I got up to him, I kept him between me and the snake and when I went to grab him, big mistake, there were multiple snakes,” his owner, Fritz Brownell described.
Toad’s owners rushed him to the vet, but unluckily, the venom had already taken effect and he began bleeding from his lips and gums.
The vets quickly examined him and saw that he was bitten on both sides of his face, as well as multiple times on his front left leg. He immediately swelled up, but vets gave him a dose of anti-venom.
His owners feared he would not make it, but luckily he managed to pull through.
As Toad continues to heal, his owners are now warning other pet owners to be aware of their surroundings where rattlesnakes might be. The best thing to do right now is to keep your dogs on a leash while out walking in the foothills or desert.
We celebrate that fortunately, Toad was taken to the vet on time and that they managed to save his life. Not all cases of bites end like this, that is why it is necessary for owners to take all precautions. Nobody wants to see their puppy like this without knowing what to do or how to act.
Remember to always be alert on every walk you take with your beloved pet. They deserve that we take extra care and that they can walk calmly without us having to regret a sad end.
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