A dog owner is urging other walkers to be mindful of the dangers of adders after her five-year-old rescue dog was left "distraught" and requiring medical attention after being bitten on the face. Whilst being walked on a lead Abby, a cross-breed dog, was bitten by an adder hidden away amongst grass.
Abby needed two injections to save her life from the venomous bite, leaving the family devastated to nearly lose their pet and aiming to raise awareness of the dangers to those who might not be as fortunate in being financially able to afford the treatment.
Her owner, Linda, was also concerned to discover the anti-venom injection required was not in widespread supply across Wales, when she took Abby to a vets in Llanelli, but that it was thankfully sourced from another practice in Carmarthen. The bill for treatment came to just short of £1,700. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
