I just returned from work this evening to find my boxer in this condition. I am nearly certain he got bit by either a rattlesnake or a coral, as I have found both around my house. Anybody have any snakebit dog experience? I hope he is still around in the morning when I take him to a vet. I'm NOT a happy camper right now...
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Help! Was my dog snakebit?
happycamper
Jul 07, 2006 01:00 AM
Replies (7)
Greg Longhurst
Jul 07, 2006 04:58 AM
Looks like snakebite to me. More likely a crotalid than a coral. Where do you live? Knowing that would help determine what type of snake may have been responsible. If it was a pygmy rattlesnake, chances are your dog will be okay after a vet's attention.
~~Greg~~
happycamper
Jul 07, 2006 07:27 AM
I'm just west of San Antonio, TX. The reason I mentioned corals is because I have found 2 in my back yard before. But I have found both atrox and cottonmouth in this same area. Most likely atrox is what I'm guessing. Well Toby is still alive this morning and in fact is "acting" pretty much normal although the swelling is the same. Tough little guy!
Lance
Greg Longhurst
Jul 07, 2006 10:34 AM
Glad to hear Toby got thru his ordeal. I hope he's learned to give snakes a wide berth. I agree atrox is probably the culprit..although probably a youngster. A big snake's bite probably would have had more serious consequences.
~~Greg~~
ssssnakeluver
Jul 07, 2006 10:30 AM
I've seen swelling like that with bee stings while working at an emergency vet clinic. It's best to have a vet look at him.
crimsonking
Jul 07, 2006 12:25 PM
My dog looked almost exactly the same from a bee sting. Latsed a few days.
Glad yours is doing better.
:Mark
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althea
Jul 07, 2006 11:57 PM
If it is a bee sting, a benadryl capsule every 12 hours will help bring the swelling down. Poor Toby--hope he feels better soon!
althea
happycamper
Jul 08, 2006 02:04 AM
I got him antibiotic and steroid shots today, the same set my neighbor used when her dog was bitten by a rattler. He is still really swollen but seems to be acting normal. In fact he escaped from the yard again to go chasing racoons. EFFIN GD DOG! Same old Toby. I found some pucture marks right below his eye by the way. Here is a shot of some of the atrox I found around my area last year. EFFIN GD buzz worms! God bless em...
