Each year, approximately 150,000 dogs in the U.S. fall victim to rattlesnake bites, especially during warm months according to UC Davis. Veterinarians, like Dr. Jennifer Willey from the Pet Emergency & Specialty Center in La Mesa, see multiple cases daily. Dogs are typically bitten in their faces or legs, resulting in swelling and pain at the bite site. Prompt identification and treatment with antivenom are crucial. While the symptoms can vary, knowing the signs can help pet owners act quickly, enhancing survival rates in these incidents.
During the warm months, veterinarians have been seeing roughly two to three cases a day of dogs bitten by rattlesnakes, highlighting the high incidence of these incidents.
If you see small punctures at the bite site and swelling, those are key signs of a rattlesnake bite in dogs that require immediate attention.
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