My dog got a snake bite in a remote area. Can I give medicine?

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Hello Durin the summer we live in a very remote area where no vet is near. I am worried that my dog will be bitten by a snake or scorpion (as we have many). Last year a person we know had his dog bitten and had died immediately after. Is there anything such as medicine I can administer or learn to give in case my dog gets the same fate? Thank you for your time. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

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.

My dog got a snake bite in a remote area. Can I give medicine?

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