Should my dog get the rattlesnake vaccine for bite protection?

It's a very controversial vaccine without much scientific base behind it (unlike other vaccines which are proven to be effective), i would personally not recommend this vaccine for your dog or any other dog.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is certainly concerning and not typical after a vaccine though possible. I would recommend you check in with your veterinarian as they know exactly where they put the vaccine and how expected or not expected this is. They may for example recommend anti-inflammatory medications or possibly sampling that lesion to make sure it is not something else such as an infection or growth that needs to be treated. I am hoping for a speedy recovery!

You should talk to your veterinarian to help you with putting together an emergency pack for snake bite /scorpion bite. Most of the medications needed are prescription medicines, so your vet will have to give them to you specifically for your dog and with instructions for your dog only. This may include antibiotics, steroids, antihistamines and special instructions for various bite locations on the body. You should also have the phone number and address of the nearest vet handy, as you may not be able to treat every snake bite yourself, even with instructions. You also may consider having your dog vaccinated against rattle snake bites as this will result in milder effects on the dog, should it be bitten by a rattler.

Most Petco/Vetco clinics offer the Rattlesnake vaccine. It is priced at $39 per injection. You should call ahead to confirm before you go though. Costs for dental cleanings will vary depending on geographic location, size of the dog and severity of dental disease, if any. You can request an estimate for a complete dental prophylaxis. Most clinics will provide one as a matter of hospital policy.

Hi. It ,osteoporosis likely is an inflammatory response, and now may be possibly infected. I recommend placing ice on it for 5-7 min a few times over the evening. Call your veterinarian in the morning. I recommend asking your veterinarian to premedicate with benadryl before the next vaccine

The disease that rats carry is known as leptospirosis, and unless his 5-in-1 vaccine protected against leptospirosis, he won't be covered for it. Most 5-in-1 vaccines I am familiar with do not protect against lepto, so I would take Brazil into your vet to be safe. The vet can determine if he was bit by a rat, and prescribe treatment for it. I would also recommend getting a lepto vaccine for him if he's not protected for it.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Bluey! I am glad that Bluey is doing ok at 2 days post snake bite. The prognosis is fair to good with early intervention (antivenom, hospitalization). I think he prognosis is guarded with out Veterinary care. In one study, 8/11 affected dogs survived to discharge, with a median hospital stay of 4.5 days. Clinical signs can last for 1-1.5 weeks, and full recovery may take months as neurologic receptors regenerate. Even if she doesn't receive the antivenom, administration of appropriate supportive care is very important. Clip and clean the wound. Broad spectrum antibiotics may be indicated for 7-10 days if infection and localized tissue damage/necrosis are present at the bite location. Although the mouths of snakes contain a multitude of bacteria, prophylactic antibiotics are not warranted for most bites. Clinical signs can be delayed, with American snakes it can be 10-18 hours. Clinical signs are primary neurologic, respiratory, and cardiovascular in nature. They may include hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhea, ataxia, depression/decreased mentation, ascending flaccid quadriplegia (curare-like syndrome, decreased spinal reflexes), muscle fasciculations, reduced nociception, hypothermia, anisocoria, dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, cardiac ventricular arrhythmias, cranial nerve deficits (e.g. decreased pupillary light, gag and swallow reflexes), weakness, and respiratory depression. Evidence of coagulopathy (e.g. hematuria, hematochezia) can also occur. Aspiration pneumonia is a potential complicating factor. Death is possible and is usually secondary to respiratory paralysis. My best recommendation is to seek Veterinary Care, but I understand your situation. The best thing to do is watch her closely and hope for the best! I hope this helps and I wish Bluey the best!