Overview
- Baxter, a five-year-old Springer–Cocker, collapsed during a walk near Rhosneigr on March 31 after his owner spotted a small mark on his paw.
- He reached Bodrwnsiwn Vets within about 30 minutes and received antihistamines, paracetamol and fluids as staff treated a suspected adder bite.
- Clinicians did not use anti-venom because his laboured breathing signaled a higher risk of a severe allergic reaction.
- His owner had arranged transfer for overnight monitoring in Colwyn Bay because Anglesey lacks out-of-hours veterinary care, and the practice says it is working to restore it.
- The cause remains unconfirmed by lab tests, and reports note adder bites in dogs are uncommon and that about 95% survive with prompt treatment.