Springer Spaniel Dies After Suspected Adder Bite

0:00On April 24, a Springer Spaniel named Baxter died after a suspected atter bite during a walk on Anglesy. His owner, Joe Bowen Jones from Rosniger, watched him chase into tall grass, then collapse with vomiting and labored breathing. They rushed to the vet within 30 minutes, but despite treatment like fluids and meds, Baxter passed six hours later on March 31. The vet spotted a small mark but no swelling, leaving the cause unconfirmed. Joe had fostered Baxter just two years earlier from Spaniel Aide, calling him the happiest dog around. Adders, the UK's only venomous snake thrive in summer spots like dunes and moors, especially in whales in southern England. Dog owners are reeling from the news, with Joe urging vigilance in atter prone areas. Spaniel Aide noted these breeds love off-path adventures, making them vulnerable. Recent sightings had beaches in Gwyneth and Gower, prompting police warnings to leash up pets from June through August. Experts from PDSA stressed snake bites our emergencies, carried to the vet fast, skipped

1:02risky zones, and stick to paths. Symptoms hit quick, swelling, drooling, lethargy. Adders are protected, so no harming them. Joe filled the void by adopting five-year-old Spaniel tie, hitting Rosniger beach together. Her story spotlights, summer safety keep, eyes peeled and dogs close to dodge these hidden threats.