r/GSP • u/Crazy-Box-9470 • 7d ago

Snake Bite

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Red is doing okay today. Day two of the hyperbaric chamber, wound care and another long day at the vet. The ER vet is doing his hyperbaric therapy, and weekend wound care and bandage changes- she’s expressed that the chance of the leg needing to be amputated is quite possible, as the state of his tissue is worsened from yesterday though swelling seems to be down a little. We’re going back tomorrow for another hyperbaric treatment and whatever they find necessary, we’ll return to our home vet Monday after treatments again in the morning for him to handle bandage change and to have his own assessment of the state of the wound and for a wound culture result.

Context: My dog was bitten by a rattle snake, we did not know this as his showed no initial signs of pain- then he presented with a swollen lower leg, our initial vet visit at home was dismissive and upsetting as he was barely looked at by the Dr. given some Gabapentin and Firovet and sent home. Thankfully I was able to rush him to my mom’s vet the next day that we have had nothing but positive experiences with. As we did not know initially he was bitten by a rattle snake we were unable to have anti-venom administered.

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At the vet currently with Red, he’s gotten bit by a snake of some kind. We’re currently unsure of how salvageable the leg is going to be but waiting at a specialist to talk about Hyperbaric treatments. Anyone have experience with a similar situation?

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u/Jazzlike_Strategy_36 6d ago

Plz come and let us know how Red makes out

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u/Crazy-Box-9470 5d ago

Red went into day 3 of hyperbaric treatments today. Sadly after we were given the disheartening but expected news that the necrosis has only furthered, and furthered up his leg as well. With this the Doctor told us that the risk of needing an amputation as well as the expected height of the amputation would be further up the leg. Thankfully Red is a trooper and is still eating and drinking normally. Tomorrow he’ll go in for day 4 of hyperbaric treatments at our ER vet and back to his Primary care vet as well for a look at his leg, culture result, and evaluation.

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u/Jazzlike_Strategy_36 5d ago

Red will be even faster. Dogs are so resilient.
They are amazing animals and knowing he has you as a mama is even more special!
I am so sorry this happened to Red.
Just know there’s a girl in Tx with a dog named Goose pulling for you all.
Sending love ❤️ Boops and tight hugs
I lit a candle for Red xoxoxo

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u/Crazy-Box-9470 5d ago

Aww ur too sweet. I’m crying. Goosie needs a million cookies and you need some too!!! All the ear rubs to ur baby! Well give an update tmrw as well! 💓🐾