Texas dog recovering after multiple snake bites

BRAZORIA COUNTY, TX — A dog that was found with multiple snake bites in South Texas is on the road to recovery.

The SPCA of Brazoria County said the dog Dexter was found in a park near Lake Jackson on Sunday.

The sweet dog was put on a treatment plan by the SPCA's medical director and has started to recover.

He was given antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and pain medicine. Dexter is expected to a make a full recovery.

Fortunately, Dexter is eating and drinking well and the swelling around the bites have started to subside.