BITES & STINGS

Question 1

Signs

Answer 1

At the time of the bite the animal may yelp & start to rub or scratch.
Within 10 minutes to 24 hours may start to swell.
Can develop hives, difficulty breathing, fast heart rate, trembling, wheezing, diarrhoea, collapse & shock.

Question 2

Treatment

Answer 2

Examine for stinger & remove carefully with tweezers.
To relieve itching & pain you can apply :-
Wasp sting (alkaline) - neutralise with Vinegar
Bee Sting (acidic)- Neutralise with Bicarbonate of soda.
Apply an icepack or cold compress to help with swelling.
If no improvement call the vet.

Question 3

Adder Bites

Identifying the Adder

Answer 3

Adder has an X or V on the back of its head & a dark zigzag zigzag pattern on their backs.
Active most during Spring & Summer.

Question 4

First Aid for Adder Bites

Answer 4

Confine the animal, the more it moves around the more the venom will spread.
Do not touch the wound, again this can spread the venom.
either bring a car to the animal or if you can, carry it to the car & take to the vets immediately. Call the vet to let them know you are on your way so they can be prepared.

Question 5

Adder Bite Symptoms

Answer 5

Pain & swelling around the bite.
Puncture wounds in the site of the swelling.
Pain, bleeding, lameness & nervousness in the pet.