Rattlesnakes are out in full force! The following pictures are of “Sarah” a 4 year old German Shorthair pointer who was recently bit by a Diamondback and came to our hospital on emergency earlier this month. These pictures were taken about 2 hours after Sarah was bitten. Sarah was one of the lucky ones, her owners were able to afford treatment which included antivenom. Sarah was NOT vaccinated with the Red Rock Biologics’ Rattlesnake Vaccination. If she had been, we could have expected her to have a less severe reaction, most likely would not have needed antivenom or hospitilization for 2 days and could have saved her parents a lot of money and worry. The Rattlesnake vaccination helps to neutralize the toxin from a Diamond back bite immediately, lessening the severity of reaction to the bite. We still recommend seeing your veterinarian if your dog is bit by a rattlesnake, even if it is vaccinated. The Rattlesnake Vaccination is available now for dogs. Visit http://www.redrockbiologics.com/ to learn more about this important vaccine. Please call 757-7979 to schedule to get your dog protected today!
About Us
Stockton Hill Animal Hospital was founded in 1983, and for over 25 years, has been dedicated to providing the best quality medical care for the pets of Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, and Mohave Co.
Dr. Kristen Nelson and her staff provide the best quality medicine in combination with the utmost devoted care, in a constant effort to exceed our client’s expectations and strengthen the human/animal bond. We treat all pets as if they were part of our family. When medicine and technology fail, we are there with empathy and support. We constantly strive to better ourselves in a continuing effort to provide only the best possible care for our client and their pets.
If you would like to learn more, please call one of our friendly receptionists who will be happy to discuss our services in detail and set up an appointment.
