การถูกงูกัด

Key Facts

• Always assume a snakebite is venomous
• Immobilize the bitten area at or below heart level
• Keep pet calm and immobile; carry if necessary
• Do not cut over fang marks, suck out venom, ice pack, or tourniquet the area
• Antivenin administered at the hospital is the most direct treatment
• Antivenin can cause severe allergic reactions and must be monitored closely
• Some venom causes shock and rapid death; others cause delayed muscle damage
• Large areas of dead tissue may need surgical cleaning over days to weeks
• Photograph the snake for identification; do not capture or kill it
• Species: dogs and cats