Arizona Snakebite Season Begins with a Vengeance

Already, there have been seven human bites in seven days (AZCentral.com). Rattlesnakes are emerging from winter hibernation and the numbers of snakebites are on the rise. This is concerning because curious pets are even more likely to get bit. Luckily, there is a rattlesnake vaccine for dogs. If your dog hikes, goes camping, plays in the desert, lakes or rivers, your house backs up to a wash or preserve it is recommended that they are vaccinated to save their life. Snakebites can be fatal for dogs, destroy skin and muscle, cause permanent liver, kidney, heart, neurological and joint damage. The rattlesnake vaccine is designed to lessen the likelihood of death, permanent injury and severe pain caused by rattlesnake bites. Please call us for more information about the rattlesnake vaccine or to make your appointment: 602-971-2720.