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Labradoodle to the Rescue!! DOG SUFFERS RATTLE-SNAKE BITES TO SAVE OWNER
Labradoodle to the Rescue!!
DOG SUFFERS RATTLE-SNAKE BITES TO SAVE OWNER
Just last month in Sierra Vista, Ariz., a Labradoodle named Phillip (pictured left) saved his new owner, Linda Reynolds (also pictured left), and her other dog, a Labradachshund, from a rattlesnake that invaded Reynolds' sun porch. According to an article in the Sierra Vista Herald, "The 11-month-old chocolate Labradoodle placed himself in harm’s way as he nudged Reynolds and Jake [Labradachshund] clear of an armoire, underneath which the poisonous snake had taken up residency."
Phillip suffered two bites to the head, two to his legs, and one to his chest. Reynolds failed to notice the dog was injured until later in the evening at which point Phillip's body swelled, he was drooling, and he was having difficult breathing. She called a vet only to learn that the treatment would cost $2000 and would not necessarily work. So instead of getting Phillip help, she laid with him all night, expecting the worse. Unusual decision when you consider the selfless, protective action the animal had just done for her.
Amazingly, Phillip made it through the night, and Reynolds began calling friends eventually taking the recommendation from one to try a topical treatment, DMSO, or dimethyl sulfoxide. The treatment worked; Phillip's swelling has diminished significantly and there is no sign of infection.
Needless to say I am not surprised at the cowardly behavior of the Labradachshund in regard to the rattlesnake. Leave it to a poodle-mix to step up and save the day.
To read the entire article, click here:
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/207437.php
DOG SUFFERS RATTLE-SNAKE BITES TO SAVE OWNER
Just last month in Sierra Vista, Ariz., a Labradoodle named Phillip (pictured left) saved his new owner, Linda Reynolds (also pictured left), and her other dog, a Labradachshund, from a rattlesnake that invaded Reynolds' sun porch. According to an article in the Sierra Vista Herald, "The 11-month-old chocolate Labradoodle placed himself in harm’s way as he nudged Reynolds and Jake [Labradachshund] clear of an armoire, underneath which the poisonous snake had taken up residency."
Phillip suffered two bites to the head, two to his legs, and one to his chest. Reynolds failed to notice the dog was injured until later in the evening at which point Phillip's body swelled, he was drooling, and he was having difficult breathing. She called a vet only to learn that the treatment would cost $2000 and would not necessarily work. So instead of getting Phillip help, she laid with him all night, expecting the worse. Unusual decision when you consider the selfless, protective action the animal had just done for her.
Amazingly, Phillip made it through the night, and Reynolds began calling friends eventually taking the recommendation from one to try a topical treatment, DMSO, or dimethyl sulfoxide. The treatment worked; Phillip's swelling has diminished significantly and there is no sign of infection.
Needless to say I am not surprised at the cowardly behavior of the Labradachshund in regard to the rattlesnake. Leave it to a poodle-mix to step up and save the day.
To read the entire article, click here:
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/207437.php
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Comment by Sharon on May 15, 2010 at 9:00am
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Is Hunter a golden doodle golden with a standard poodle?? I love you pictures of Hunter How much does he weigh.? His hair is it easy to take care of?? I wander about the female if they bond with you as much as the female does? Hunter is beautiful
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Comment by F, Calla & Luca on November 7, 2009 at 11:30am
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Truly heroic I know--good thing I didn't have time to think about it. Also glad to know someone else mows the lawn.
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Comment by Joanne ~ Spud* on November 7, 2009 at 11:24am
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ABCDE F Parker, you picked up the Snake. What a mother will do for her dog!!!!
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YES, we have snakes in OHIO. More than most know. A few years ago I thought I was going to brush up against a large tree branch with the lawnmower. IT--the branch, jump 4 feet in the air and slithered on. Possibly it escaped? Or it lives here? Don't want to ever see him again!
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Don't they have snakes in Ohio. We sure do in NJ. the worst I've had in my garden are garter snakes though. Luca came across one last spring. More to protect the snake then him, I actually picked it up so I could get it outside the fence.
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Comment by Michele Barton on November 7, 2009 at 10:30am
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Wow, how in the world did she not know he'd been bitten??? We have rattlers here, and it is my worst fear that Gus or Molly will come across one. I even have the emergency vet number in my cellphone so I can call them while on the way, so as not to waste any time. My neighbor was bitten, and he said it is really painful. Some of those bites must have been "dry" bites (no venom released) because surely the dog would have died after being bitten that many times. That poor dog deserves a better mom.
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Comment by Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom on November 7, 2009 at 2:54am
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Ok, I agree with everything said here, but I'd also have to add "I'd have to move"! I don't do snakes!
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Comment by Linda,Yankee & Finn on November 6, 2009 at 9:12pm
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I want to say "what a b-tch" but that isn't appropriate so I won't.
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Comment by Denise & Hunter!!! on November 6, 2009 at 6:45pm
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Totally agreed she should have taken him to the vet! It speaks for the Labradoodle not the owner that's for sure!
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LOL Nancy you are correct. The dog would have taken her to ER. I am sure of it
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