rattlesnake vaccine?

just wondering if those that keep their dogs outside and/or hunt or just run dogs in woods, fields, etc use this? is it worth while? thank for any replies.

 

It's not a antivenom, it buys you time to treat it on the scene or otherwise. It most likely will reduce the number of antivenom doses it will need if u decide to seek professional help but I heard it's in the neighborhood of 1.5-2K for antivenom although will depend on his/her weight.

 

A good enough read seems to be worth it to me

Rattlesnake Vaccines for Dogs

 

Never lost a dog from snake bite. I've had them bit by copper heads and rattlers. If its a pup, possible I guess. And this is just my opinion and experience. I've had there head swell double its size,but never lost one to a bite. I'm not telling you its not a possibility,just what I've experienced.

 

thanks for the replies everyone and thanks for the link sadieblues. was planning on taking a trip to the mtns next week to my families property and they have found a few rattlesnake dens the past year. my dog would be leashed to me when out but that might not make a difference. thanks again for the replies

 

no bullshit i have a dog on my yard that was my partners he brought the dog too me all fucked up face was super swollen we rushed him to my vet all he gave was pain killer and sterouds to help with the swelling!! that was it sent us home wit the dog i kept him at my house for a couple days just to watch him and he bounced right back no antivenom at all and he have some nasty snakes in oklahoma.

 

damn im glad he pulled through. i read somewhere that rattlesnake venom was 25 time more fatal to dogs than humans so thats why i was worried but i will keep that in mind okc. thanks for the replies

 

There are also rattle snake avoidance training if that's your thing.

 

nah where i live they are pretty rare to find, just have them at the property in the mountains and i dont make it up there very much unless its winter