05/28/2026
We have treated LOTS of rattlesnake envenomations this past week 😮🐍🚑‼️Rattlesnakes are moving and creating a lot of pain and suffering for many of our patients.
Please remember that the only true treatment for rattlesnake envenomation is the administration of ANTIVENOM. Antivenom is NOT the vaccine and is expensive but it is the only truly effective treatment. We also administer IV fluids, pain meds and anti inflammatories while they are in the hospital. We closely monitor the patient’s over all condition along with their bloodwork to determine when all the venom has been neutralized. Venom has many toxic properties. The most devastating things we see from the venom are damage to the red blood cells, clotting factors and the tissue associated with the bite. It is always an emergency any time your pet receives a rattlesnake bite and requires immediate veterinary care. We also recommend you consult with your vet about the pros and CONS of the rattlesnake vaccine.