Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Teddy Tuesday

Last night, poor Teddy got bit by a snake. I heard him get bit by his yelp and the fang marks, but had no clue what type of snake got him. Unfortunately, we've had experience with rattlesnakes and copperheads, so we knew the drill. 

He got a dose of Benadryl last night and that actually stopped the swelling overnight. Once it wore off though, it was back to swelling. This was on his throat, so Rob and I didn't want to wait for it to get worse. Our vet couldn't see him, but luckily another vet in Burnet could see him. He got a shot of antibiotics and steroids and pills of both to take for ten days. If he starts losing hair in that spot, we have to take him back. Let's hope that doesn't happen. 

Gator heard all about it and immediately came out to mow everything down. He is hands down the best guy and we're so fortunate to have him in our lives. Here's hoping the rest of the week goes better.