Rattlesnakes and Dogs - treatments

[Dusty Britches]

Obviously, the best treatment is prevention, but what happens if they get bit?

Podcasts – Dr. Dale on Quail
Nothing can ruin a quail hunt like a snakebit bird dog, and warm weather during early-season hunts increases the odds and risks of encountering rattlesnakes while afield. To learn how to handle such encounters, join us for this month’s episode of our Dr. Dale on Quail podcast for an interview with Dr. Bud E. Alldredge, Jr. DVM of Sweetwater. Given his tenure (51 years of practicing) and his location (Sweetwater, long-time home of the world’s largest rattlesnake round-up), Dr. Alldredge has treated hundreds of snakebitten dogs. Click the button below to hear what Dr. Alldredge has learned and what to do if you run into a rattler this season.

https://www.quailresearch.org/episode-18-rattlesnakes-bird-dogs/

[Boss Buck]

Great post thanks.

[bboswell]

Doc Bud is a good Dude and one heck of a vet!

[Dusty Britches]

Bump for those who missed this.

[SM69]

That was a great and informative podcast as are most all of Dr. Dale’s. Shoot, I think they even talked me into one of those quail license plates! Thanks for posting!


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[Goon]

My 4th of July weekend got ruined this year when my Blue Lacy got bit. She’s doing fine now.

[Dale Moser]

I’ve got the worlds dumbest heeler/Aussie cross, who got hit by a BIG western DB some years ago on the foot. He lost all the hide on the inside of his leg from his foot up to his chest, and barely lived. Months of laser treatments later, he made it. The swelling in that foot messed it up pretty good, still hurts him sometimes.

I’ll guarantee you he heard that snake rattle, because a locust chattering in the trees sends him running for the porch to this day!


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[Pistol]

Wow, Dale, that's sad and funny at the same time!

[catslayer]

Love Dr. Dale's podcast

The steroids are a winner if you can get them... Several South Texas hound guys also swear by it in South Texas.

I vaccinate for them... Cheap insurance