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My Yorkies' faces swelled after a snake bite. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I lost you I'm the one with the two Yorkies 5 lb that got bit by a pygmy rattler their faces are swelled

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 12th, 2017

This sounds like an allergic reaction, they need absolutely an immediate veterinary check up and strong anti-inflammatory medications (steroids). This could turn in a life threatening systemic reaction.

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