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Ginger got bit by a rattlesnake this morning on her cheek. The vet said to just leave her alone overnight and she'll be fine. I am worried sick and in tears over it. I am so worried. It just happened about 1 hour and a half ago. I am praying for her every step of the way. Will you pray to so that Ginger will come through ok? We would really appreciate the prayers.
Oh, poor Ginger.:( Prayers and positive thoughts going her way.
If you check the ASPCA Poison Control Center you may find some answers www.apcc.aspca.org , the toll free phone number is (888) 426-4435.
Please let us know how she's doing and give her a big hug from me.
:( Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Give Ginger big hugs for us, and please let us know how she is doing. :( I can't imagine that the vet said "just to watch her", I hope you will call the numbers that Albea gave you and get some answers fast. Let us know.
Hang in there Ginger...... :(
We send our love.
Oh wow! Poor Ginger. :( I will pray for her. I live in Chicago and snake bites aren't a problem here. Is it normal to just wait and watch when this happens? I would take the advice of Albea and call poison control. Please keep us updated on the poor baby. :(
Oh my goodness! That's just terrible! How's she feeling? Do they give dogs antivenom? What did the vet do? I hope she'll be OK!
Oh no!!!! Poor Ginger:(:( I have no idea how snake bites are treated in dogs...I too would take Albea's advice and get the poison control center a call right away. Perhaps they can give you some added reassurance. Many, many prayers are coming your way, Ginger girl. Please check back and let us know how she's doing. {{{HUGS}}}
Ginger's cheek is swelling. We are fixing to call that number. Thanks Albea!!!:) Ginger is acting very miserable. We feel so bad. I hope that the swelling goes down. And as for letting the dogs just sit alone. I don't think that you are supposed to do that. Dogs are known to get a snake bite, run off, and come back a few days later healed. I think that we will call the number right when I get off. I am so afraid to take any chances. Thanks again Albea!!!
I can't imagine them not wanting to treat her.
We had this girl come into the ICU with a rattlesnake bite. She was there almost a week! Of course - she was allergic to the antivenom otherwise she would have been out sooner. But still - you'd think the vet would at least want to observe her! :confused: :confused:
When my Checotah was bitten by a snake, the vet gave her fluids, an antibiotic, and the antivenin (this last at our request). He kept her overnight for observation. I can't imagine a vet just doing nothing!
Oh, no, poor Ginger. :( Sending prayers.
Sending prayers your way....
Poor Ginger! I am thinking of you. How are things today?
Robin :)
Have you been to the vet? How's Ginger?
How's Ginger doing? I still can't believe the vet didn't do anything to help her.:mad: Did you call the ASPCA?
Please let us know when you have some news.
All Paws Crossed for Dear Ginger
You are both in our thoughts and prayers..
Please let us know when you can....
I'll be praying for Ginger. Please keep us updated!
Prayers continue for beautiful Ginger. Please check in when you can.:confused:
Hey you guys!!! Thank you for all of the prayers. I am so glad that people on this site are so understanding!!! Anyhow, Ginger's swelling has gone down!:) She is also feeling a bit better. We did call the ASPCA. They told some things on how to help her. Luckily, through all of the prayers and help...
Ginger is showing improvement!!!:D
Thank you guys %100! But, keep praying. It's not over yet.
Oh, Ginger is beautiful! :) Good for her that she's getting better! :)
Hugs from us, and prayers are coming Ginger's way! :)
All fingers and paws crossed here that Ginger continues to get better.
That is good news. :) Prayers continue.
When I read your first post, I was scared.
Than I scrolled down,
I am so happy/relieved that Ginger is improving.
Sorry to hear about her getting bit, but I'm glad to hear that she is improving. Please keep us updated on how she's feeling.
Sending some prayers & positive thoughts your way.
Anna
That's good news! I hope she keeps improving and can stay away from those nasty snakes in the future.
Hey guys! I want to thank you all for continuing to pray for Ginger and keeping hope. I am so happy to report this...
The vet said that Ginger is almost completely healed!!!:D I am sooo glad. Ginger knows it too!:p I attached a photo of her this morning when the vet told us that. I am so happy for her. Again, thank you for all of the prayers and thoughts. I will let you know when her healing is complete.
She is asking me if I heard the news.
Ginger looks great! I'm so happy she is almost all better.
Awww, just look at that beautiful, happy, healing girl:) What great news, pelover! You might not know it, but the power of the Pet Talk prayer patrol is known far and wide! :) Looking forward to hearing that Ginger is fully recovered! Please, give that goregeous Golden girl a hug! Sandra
Ok ok ok. Ginger is all better!!!!:D Thank yall so much for your prayers and thoughts. They helped Ginger pull through!:)
What great news!!!!!! Big hugs to Ginger, please, for being so brave. :)