A dog-owner has shared hilarious photos showing a sad-looking, swollen dog after he was bitten by a rattlesnake while he played in his backyard.
ToruTorque, a Doberman from Michigan, looked puffy for the cameras after his face swelled up from the snake’s venom.
His owner Kara Braniecki took him to the vet, where he received anti-venom treatment, but was released the following day.
She also noted that Torque had made a full recovery and was ‘back playing with his brothers and sisters.’
‘Thank you everyone for the love he is receiving!’, she added.
While rattlesnake bites can be life-threatening to dogs, as it causes tissue damage and can lead to breathing difficulties, the dog appeared unharmed as he waited for the swelling to go down.
Veterinary specialist website vetsoftherockies.com advises dog owners to seek veterinary attention immediately if they suspect their pets have been bitten by snakes.
While most pets survive a snake bite, it’s important to act fast, it says.
The website also suggests that in the event of a snake bite, owners should rinse the wound with water to remove some of the venom.
Dogs can also receive rattlesnake vaccines, which are designed to help with any future bites, reducing the severity of signs when a bite occurs.