One of the ladies that attends obedience classes with me has a beautiful Spaniel puppy. A few weeks back when she came to class she told us the puppy had been bitten by a rattlesnake, right near her nose, and they were fortunate enough to be close to a veterinary clinic for treatment, or they would have lost her.
There is a vaccine available for dogs to provide them against rattlesnake venom; however, the vaccine protection can be overcome if there is a large amount of venom introduced with the bite. Dogs may require additional veterinary care, so it is recommended that even if your dog does have the vaccine and is bitten, you should still seek medical attention.
The following link provides some rattlesnake vaccine information:
http://www.rattlesnakevaccinations.com
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