Our San Diego veterinarian recommends that all dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors or in areas where there might be rattlesnakes get an annual rattlesnake vaccine. These vaccines are developed from the venom of the Western Diamondback rattlesnake, and once your pet is inoculated, he or she has better odds of surviving bites with timely treatment.


Reasons to Get Your Dog a Rattlesnake Vaccine with our Tierrasanta Vet

Once bitten by a rattlesnake, your pet will experience several severe symptoms, including problems breathing, swelling at the site of the bite, deterioration of the skin around the bite wounds and low blood pressure. Without a rattlesnake vaccination combined with immediate treatment from our Tierrasanta vet, your pet could experience organ failure and death.

The rattlesnake vaccine is designed to provide protection against the venom of the Western Diamondback rattlesnake. It may also provide some protection against Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake, but not protect against bites from the Mohave rattlesnake. Dogs who spend a lot of time with their owners, camping, hiking and hunting should consider getting the vaccine.

Your Dog’s Rattlesnake Vaccination Appointment with our Veterinarian in San Diego

Our veterinarian in San Diego administers rattlesnake vaccinations to dogs who are at an increased risk of getting bitten by a rattlesnake. This includes any dog that spends a lot of time outdoors, walking with you on a path or hiking along any of the trails in San Diego and throughout California. Your pet’s rattlesnake vaccination is a fast process and takes no more than a few minutes. While the vaccination doesn’t eliminate the hazards associated with getting bitten, they do reduce the symptoms of the bite so that you have more time to get to our veterinary hospital for treatment, which can help give your dog a better chance of surviving the rattlesnake encounter.

To schedule an appointment for a dog rattlesnake vaccine in San Diego, call us at 858-292-6116.

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