JUST a quick warning to other dog owners in Corfe Mullen.

Coco, our chocolate Labrador, was bitten by an adder on Wednesday afternoon near the car park at Springdale Road.

Her face swelled to twice its size and she looked terrible.

Her nose was bleeding and she was very weak.

The fabulous vet at Lynwood Vets in Wimborne noticed puncture marks under her nose.

She was put on a drip and came home the next day.

She is feeling very sorry for herself and she is still a bit swollen.

I’m sure she will be fine.

Just be aware of the little devils, especially if you have an inquisitive lab.


FIONA DOUGLAS-BURDEN, Baker’s View, Corfe Mullen