Adding up

Dear Dogs Today,

I am seeking information about adders as I understand a bite from an adder could potentially kill a dog.

Please advise how I can avoid adders when walking my collie and what I must do in case of an adder bite. A friend mentioned I could carry Piriton on dog walks just in case. Is this a good idea?

Kind regards,

Mr M. Thompson, Surrey

Be prepared

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knows what to do if your dog is bitten by an adder and you are, say one hour, away from a vets?

Can you carry anything on you to give to them, for example, or is it just a case of getting them to the vets asap?

Thanks,
Rachel, by email