How dangerous are snake bites for your pets? What should you really do if your dog or cat meets a snake?

In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra and Dr Carla Evans have a wonderful and informative chat about the world of snake bites, busting myths, sharing jaw-dropping facts, and offering real-world advice for pet owners and animal lovers alike. What to do if your pet is bitten by a snake.

From dramatic emergency vet cases to the hidden benefits of snake venom in medicine, Carla sheds light on how to handle snake encounters, what to expect if your pet gets bitten, when antivenom is (and isn’t) needed, and why snakes deserve our respect, not fear.

Whether you’re worried about your pet’s safety or fascinated by the relationship between snakes, dogs, cats, and humans, this episode is packed with fascinating stories, practical tips, and the science every pet owner in snake country should know.

Don’t miss:

• Do’s and Don’ts if you find a snake at home.
• How to act fast (and what not to do) if a pet is bitten.
• The life-saving role of antivenom and the real costs involved.
• Why cats and dogs respond differently to snakes.
• The vital place of snakes in our ecosystem and surprising medical breakthroughs born from snake venom.

Perfect for anyone living in snake-prone regions, pet owners, animal rescue enthusiasts, vets, and fans of nature’s most misunderstood creatures!

Connect with Dr Carla Evans:

Instagram: @_carla.evans_
African Snake Bite Institute: www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com/app/

Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: drcarra.com
Instagram: @dr_carra
LinkedIn: /drcarra
Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: hillcrestvets.co.za

THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:

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