Caught early

snake bites can be managed

here's how Thelma normally looks
swimming in the stock tank

and this is how she looks now

I called the clinic and said
"Hey ****, it's Mikey.
Is it super busy this morning?"

she said
"No, not too bad"

I said
"Oh good, can I add to it?"

she said
"Whatcha got?"

I told her and she checked
with the lady vet
who said bring Thelma in

see
even though I work there
I believe it's polite to ASK if I can get her in

we got in and Thelma got some
IV medications
and some take home pills

we agreed it was probably a snake bite
but she only got hit with one fang real good

the vet also said she usually see's these
a day or two later
when they're swollen like a pumpkin

we caught this so early that we
were literally watching Thelma swelling up
right before our eyes

but she'll be fine
the medication has worked and
the swelling seems to have stalled at this point

so everyone
if you even suspect a snake bite
get your dog to the vet

I should also point out
that rattlesnake vaccine for dogs
is available

however
it only covers sidewinders
not green mohaves

so only Little Dude has gotten that vaccine
this year

next year I will probably do all the dogs

I thought I was safe
since I haven't had a snake bit dog in 7 yrs

guess not