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If a dog got bit by a venomus snake and then recovered, would
Posted on 6/15/16 at 5:45 pm
Posted on 6/15/16 at 5:45 pm
that tend to strengthen his system in case he ever got bit again?
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Posted on 6/15/16 at 5:47 pm to cypressbrake3
It should. My vet gave both of my dogs small doses of rattlesnake venom at 4 and 6 months. She said that they for antibodies (IIRC) that would help them should an actual rattlesnake bite them along the way. Basically it buys you more time to get them to the vet for treatment.
Posted on 6/15/16 at 5:55 pm to cypressbrake3
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that tend to strengthen his system in case he ever got bit again?
I don't think so. I believe the antibodies that fight off the venom does not stay in the dog's system forever. He might have a little immunity from venom for a couple months but over time it wears off.
Posted on 6/15/16 at 6:02 pm to DonChowder
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My vet gave both of my dogs small doses of rattlesnake venom at 4 and 6 months
That is a lab created vaccine that has preservatives. Also, it requires a booster shot once or twice a year depending on the area you live in.
Snake Venom Vaccine
This post was edited on 6/15/16 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 6/15/16 at 8:33 pm to cypressbrake3
When growing up on my grandfather's farm, his bird dog was bitten numbers times by mocassains. The first was the most dramatic but every succeeding bite produced less and less swelling and sickness until he was pretty much immune.
Posted on 6/15/16 at 8:38 pm to Folsom
My old lab got hit for the third time a week or so ago. She is 10 now. Away, by the next morning, she was good as new.
Then again, I took her to the vet. Force fluid, roit shots. Best part, I didn't get a bill. Better not, my daughter treated her.
Then again, I took her to the vet. Force fluid, roit shots. Best part, I didn't get a bill. Better not, my daughter treated her.
Posted on 6/15/16 at 8:54 pm to cypressbrake3
My labs been bitten 3 times that I know of in the last year probably more, she has less and less of a reaction each time. I can't understand why she keeps going after the snakes but suspect she's protecting my kids from harm. Last one was a copperhead by the kids swing. Whatever you do don't give your dog human painkillers, it ll need canine nsaids
Posted on 6/15/16 at 10:15 pm to rusty547
My weiner dog was bit in the face twice both times by cotton mouths. First time he almost died. Face swole up couldn't eat and went away to die. Second time swole up a good but but not near as bad and was over it in 2-3 days. My lab was bitten for the first time last summer. Lost the hair on his jaw about the size of a silver dollar. Moped around for two days or so then was fine
Posted on 6/15/16 at 10:35 pm to cypressbrake3
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that tend to strengthen his system in case he ever got bit again?
Maybe a little. I would think that overall the effects will be teh same. Most viper venom works by damaging red blood cells and blood vessels. The result is often lots of blood spilling out of small vessels and thus, swelling. These effects aren't really some biproduct of the body's immune reaction - any hope of "strengthening his system" would maybe be found in some antibodies that could possibly neutralize the venom components a little. That sort of response by the body takes time though so you would still expect a very unpleasant experience.
This post was edited on 6/15/16 at 10:37 pm
Posted on 6/15/16 at 10:39 pm to AubieALUMdvm
That'll preach
Posted on 6/16/16 at 12:45 am to cypressbrake3
Don't know, after my lab Jake got bit once by the cottonmouth, he didn't chase them anymore.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 8:26 am to Mung
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Don't know, after my lab Jake got bit once by the cottonmouth, he didn't chase them anymore.
My dog has a hatred for all snakes. She has gotten bit twice by a cotton mouth. The first time she was better by morning with no vet treatment but still a little swollen. The second time she was bit twice on the snout so i brought her so that her airway wouldn't swell shut. She still doesnt want to let any snake live
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Posted on 6/16/16 at 8:29 am to cypressbrake3
nope.
Buddys dog got bit by rattle snake last yr.. he had a rough go but he survived.. about 8 months later got bit by another rattlesnake, died in the night
Buddys dog got bit by rattle snake last yr.. he had a rough go but he survived.. about 8 months later got bit by another rattlesnake, died in the night
Posted on 6/16/16 at 8:39 am to SeaPickle
That's why I hate bringing my terrier out in warm weather anywhere a copper or cotton might be. If she sees it, she is going to get bit. Wait, that might not be so bad after all.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 8:50 am to AlxTgr
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Wait, that might not be so bad after all.
You can take ours out with you for a play date...
Posted on 6/16/16 at 9:07 am to cypressbrake3
My shorthair got bitten in the snout by a rattler. She got a knot the size of a tennis ball, but we gave her lots of benadril and in the morning it was gone. Never fazed her that much. She was still running around with that giant knot on her face, chasing deer. Shorthairs are nuts though, I'm convinced they hardly feel any pain.
Posted on 6/16/16 at 9:13 am to Cooter Davenport
The walkers we use in the swamp get bit a lot and it doesnt phase them.
Vet only gave my dog benadryl, a steroid and antibiotic for cotton mouth bites. Benadryl keeps the nausea down and the other two are for infection at the bite. The venom will work its way out the skin over 24 hours or so. It doesnt enter the blood like it does on humans
Vet only gave my dog benadryl, a steroid and antibiotic for cotton mouth bites. Benadryl keeps the nausea down and the other two are for infection at the bite. The venom will work its way out the skin over 24 hours or so. It doesnt enter the blood like it does on humans
Posted on 6/16/16 at 9:17 am to Cooter Davenport
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Shorthairs are nuts though, I'm convinced they hardly feel any pain.
They don't really give a shite about anything but what's in their nose.
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