When to be Rattled if Your Pet is Bitten by a Snake
If you don’t like snakes, you had better move to Alaska, Hawaii or Maine, otherwise no matter where you live in the United States, you are sharing geography with at least one of the 20 venomous snakes that call the U.S. home. You and your pet may encounter one when out for a walk or playing in your backyard. They can even slither into your home unnoticed.
Imagine the scene…suddenly your pet is crying in pain or favoring a body part. Is it because of an insect bite, broken limb or snake bite? What do you do? Can you just ‘wait and see’ or do you need to see your veterinarian and how quickly do you need to get there? Your knowledge and the steps you take can make the difference between discomfort and death.
My guest is Dr. Karl Jandrey. He has seen his share of snake bites as a critical care specialist at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine where he also serves as the Associate Dean for Student Programs.
BIO:
Karl Jandrey, DVM, MAS, DACVECC, Associate Dean for Student Programs and a critical care specialist at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Karl Jandrey is the Associate Dean for Student Programs and a critical care specialist at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He earned his veterinary degree from The Ohio State University and moved to California for his internship and residency in private practice. After a short stay in Philadelphia to teach at the University of Pennsylvania, he returned to Northern California in 1999 and has since been at UC Davis. He completed a Masters of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research, supported by the National Institutes of Health, to train clinician scientists. Dr. Jandrey continues to build on this Masters work through the study of the underlying mechanisms of thromboembolism in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In his position of Associate Dean, he leads the development of innovative programs that support multicultural education, diversity, equitable admissions practices, student scholarships and financial aid, mental health and wellness programs, and veterinary student leadership and career development. His clinical duties include treating patients and teaching veterinary students in the Emergency Room or the Intensive Care Unit of the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.