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·She’s been all about him. We were starting to see her mellow out a bit and now it’s as if she’s been given a shot of puppy energy.
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She’s been all about him. We were starting to see her mellow out a bit and now it’s as if she’s been given a shot of puppy energy.
Great news
Zelda was bitten by this rattlesnake on our hike today and is in the hospital. She was on leash, but neither of us saw the snake along the side of the trail. She went to sniff at something ... and BAM! She barely reacted, so I was hoping she wasn't actually bitten, but within a few minutes, she wasn't her normal self, so we walked home and I took her to the emergency vet. They couldn't find any bite, and sent me home. At home, she was obviously not doing well and when I checked her over, her neck had swollen up, so I took her back. They are giving her a bottle of antivenin, IV fluids and pain killers, and I am just sitting at home hoping for the best. They say that dogs usually survive, but I am really worried about her.
Good news from the vet clinic, Zelda is on the mend! The swelling apparently got worse all day yesterday, eventually swelling her whole face and neck. But it is going down, and she is feeling better and eating. The vet said she was "bright and alert" this morning. What a relief. They are going to take her off the IV pain meds, and if she is ok on the oral meds, I should be able to pick her up later today.
Thanks to everyone for your kinds words and good thoughts.
Swollen and groggy, but resting comfortably at home. Full recovery from the rattlesnake venom will apparently take a few days,
Those two are going to be best buddies for a long time. 🥰
Spoiled yes. But I told my wife it would be a cold day in hell before I ever did this.....
My dogs used to ride in the bottom of my sons stroller. They loved it. Need to find a pic somewhere off my phone.