Milly, a five-year-old Staffordshire terrier, protected her younger fur brother Tonka from a snake in Australia by putting herself between him and the snake and getting multiple bites in the process. Both canines were brought to the veterinary hospital. However, Milly was in critical condition.
Madeline Mills, the owner of the dogs, was no stranger to snakebites. However, she still found the sight of her pets suffering from bites almost unbearable. Mill posted the incident on social media.
She also urged her neighbors to be on their guard, especially during spring when venomous snakes are more active. After some time, Tonka is finally well enough to return home, but her sister Milly still needs to stay in the hospital for a while longer. Australia is home to many species of snakes, the most venomous of which are the country’s death adders, taipans, and brown snakes.
Although snake bites are common, victims recover completely in most cases. Nonetheless, you must keep your pet indoors at all times to prevent them from getting attacked by a venomous snake. Please make sure that you really keep a close eye on your pet when they are outside.
Snakes are silent and deadly. They can strike from any direction at any time. One of the most common reasons for pet dog visits to the vet is snake bites. If you know that snakes live nearby, then you need to either remove them or make it less likely for your pet to come into contact with them.
This means keeping the grass short and removing any piles of rubbish where snakes could hide, like old tires and piles of wood. If you live near bushland, then try and keep dogs away from it as much as possible because this is where most snake bites happen. Teach your pet to avoid long grass and stick to well-worn paths.
Credit: Madeline Mills
