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My dog has a bite wound. Could it be a snake bite? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | unspayed | 30 lbs

Don't know if she was bitten by a snake or not please help

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 18th, 2019

It could be, and that looks bad. Lady has to see a vet immediately. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

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