Quote Originally Posted by CathyBogart
Honestly, antivenin is so expensive and has such a short shelf life that most vets don't keep it on hand. Most dog snakebites are treated with benadryl, and ten with supportive care and fluids over the next few days.
That explains why they told me this... They have the anti venom out here because of the mountains but I do wonder just in case, if the shelf life isnt much, that would explain this CathyBogart- thank you.