![]() ![]() When you’ve finished talking to your veterinarian, take your dog to the veterinary hospital right away. Keeping the bite wound lower than the heart is a plus, but may be difficult if it is a body wound. Place your dog in a comfortable position. Stay calm as you talk to the veterinarian and explain what happened. Call an Emergency Vet Right AwayĬall your vet or an emergency veterinarian immediately! Perform this step as soon as you and your dog are safely away from the snake. Try to remain calm as you determine the best way to move your pet without causing more pain from the bite wound. You may have to pick up your dog and carry them, or you may have to carefully drag them away. ![]() Move Your Dog Away from the Snake Immediately You may risk being bitten or causing your dog to be bitten again. Don’t try to move the snake or otherwise make it leave. There’s no need to bring the snake or even take a picture of it for your vet. When you act fast, you’re more likely to save your dog’s life and prevent them from increased suffering. The information in this section will give you an idea of what immediate action to take for a dog rattlesnake bite. ![]() These changes can be seen outwardly as ataxia, paresis, weakness, and paralysis. Rattlesnake bites, from certain types of rattlesnakes, may also cause changes within the central nervous system. This will contribute to the discomfort associated with rattlesnake bites. As you know, these bites can cause swelling, and tissue damage from the venom. The majority of rattlesnake bites take place on either the head/face, or extremities of your pet. Your Dog May Act Like They’re in PainĪ dog rattlesnake bite is less painful than some other types of snake bites, however is still quite painful. Swelling from rattlesnake bites tend to be rapid, but can continue for up to 36 hours. The disruption of those vessels will cause the body part to swell a considerable amount, and can lead to necrosis. This means that once a rattlesnake bites something, the toxin within the venom will cause disruption to the blood vessels. Rattlesnake bites are generally “hemotoxic”. If untreated, the bleeding can become uncontrolled leading to shock and possible death. This is in part due to anticoagulant properties of the venom, which disrupts the body’s normal clotting mechanisms. The bite may be bleeding an excessive amount if it is from a rattlesnake. ![]() If the wound has already swollen significantly, however, you may not see these marks. Two Separate Puncture Wounds from Fangs with Increased Bleedingįor a dog rattlesnake bite, you will likely see two wounds from the snake’s two large fangs, spaced evenly apart from each other. Get your pet checked out, its better to be safe than to wait and be sorry. If a snake bites your pet, and you suspect is venomous, it is always better to seek medical attention. This information can help you narrow down what snake has bitten you dog, and may help your veterinarian better understand your dog’s condition. When a rattlesnake is afraid or defensive, it shakes the end of its tail quickly, causing a rattling noise that gives the snake its common name.īefore you learn what to do in the case of a dog rattlesnake bite, you should first learn to recognize the symptoms specific to rattlesnake bites over other types of snake bites. This group of snakes has a characteristic broad triangular shaped head, long movable fangs, and as most of us know, rattlesnakes have a rattle at the end of their body. Rattlesnakes come from the etiology Crotalinae. The first step in prevention is to recognize it is a rattlesnake. Rattlesnakes can be found in all sorts of habitats, from deserts to forests, grasslands to swamps.ĭo you know what to do if a rattlesnake bites your dog? Do you know how to recognize if a rattlesnake has bitten your dog? In this article, we’ll give you all the basic information on preventative steps, and action to take if your dog encounters a rattlesnake. These reptiles come out of hibernation during the warmer months of the year (i.e April through September in most parts of the country) to gather food, bask in the sunlight, and prepare for the next hibernation. One thing that we need to be aware of are rattlesnakes. Throughout the warmer months of the year, most of us are out hiking and enjoying nature. ![]()
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