The bite of a nymph causes severe pain to the pet, and usually the bite site swells strongly. Often, at the bite site, there are puncture holes left by the vulture’s teeth, which are located at a distance of about 4 mm from each other. There are large variations in the amount and toxicity of the venom of the cypress.
If a vulture is seen biting, the pet should be kept as still as possible to slow down the spread of the poison. A bitten animal should always be taken immediately to a veterinarian for further treatment. Do not give the pet ant tablets if it does not have severe swelling in the head or neck area causing breathing difficulties. At worst, the pills increase the risk of kidney damage.
The treatment of a nail bite is intravenous hydration of the animal, as well as adequate opioid pain medication and monitoring of blood values. At the Animal Hospital Aisti, we also have an antidote for vultures. The patient remains in Aisti’s hospital ward, as fluids and pain management are usually needed for 1-3 days.