Red Rock Biologics markets & distributes vaccines that are intended for use in healthy dogs and horses as an aid in the reduction of morbidity & mortality consequent to rattlesnake envenomation. Crotalus Atrox Toxoid generates neutralizing IgG against the venoms of most snakes found in the western United States.
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Rattlesnake bite is a veterinary e
mergency. Rattlesnake venom is a complex mixture of toxins that spreads through a dog or horse’s body following the bite. Red Rock Rattlesnake Vaccine was developed specifically to help defend dogs and horses from the dangerous effects of rattlesnake venom. Rattlesnakes live in a variety of habitats. They are found in wetlands, deserts and forests, from sea level to mountain elevations. Rattlesnakes are most active in warmer seasons, from spring to autumn. In southern latitudes they are often found year-round. Dogs and Horses are at risk for rattlesnake bite. They can encounter a rattlesnake anytime they are in rattlesnake habitat. You and your horse may live near rattlesnakes. You may travel through or frequently visit places where rattlesnakes are found. Perhaps rattlesnakes live where you take your dog hiking, your horse trail riding, camping or hunting. Like people, dogs and horses may stumble upon a snake by accident. Red Rock Rattlesnake Vaccine helps to protect her. Damage caused by rattlesnake bite can be serious. When injected into an unprotected dog or horse, the toxins in snake venom are very painful and can have serious consequences. Even if your animal survives the immediate effects of a rattlesnake bite, he can be permanently injured by the venom. Treatment of rattlesnake bite is expensive. Treatment of snakebite may include antivenom injections that can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. Use of antivenom is associated with an increased risk of adverse effects which can complicate a dog’s recovery. Other costs of snakebite treatment may include hospitalization, intravenous fluids, other medicines and even surgery. Vaccination can reduce the impact of snakebite, reduce or eliminate the need for antivenom, and decrease other treatment costs. The vaccine stimulates your dog or horse’s own immunity. Vaccines work by stimulating an animal’s immunity to defend against potentially harmful agents. The Rattlesnake Vaccine is intended to help create an immunity that will protect your pet against rattlesnake venom. Snakebite is always an emergency. Even after your dog or horse is vaccinated against rattlesnake venom, she should be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation and care as soon as possible following a snakebite. Veterinarians can determine whether your pet will require additional treatment. Even bites by non-venomous snakes can lead to serious infections and antibiotic treatment may be needed. A veterinarian is the best person to consult regarding medical decisions for your animal.
