06/11/2026
This is Petey a very brave Staffy who found himself in a bit of a predicament after coming face-to-face with a brown snake at home.🐍
While Petey successfully protected his home and his people, unfortunately, he didn’t come away unscathed. The effects of the snake venom were already starting to show, with Petey developing generalised hindlimb weakness.
He was promptly admitted and treated with antivenom and intravenous fluids. His bloods were monitored daily, with follow-up testing revealing delayed clotting times, meaning this brave boy needed a little extra time in hospital.
Over the next couple of days, Petey made himself right at home with our team, winning plenty of hearts and receiving no shortage of cuddles along the way. ❤️
Thankfully, after treatment and ongoing monitoring, Petey was given the all-clear and was finally able to head home to his family!🐾
A big reminder that snake envenomation is always an emergency, and prompt veterinary treatment can be lifesaving.