The story of how a terrier gave its life to protect its owner's children from rattlesnakes
Smaller animals typically have an increased morbidity and mortality associated with envenomation, compared to larger animals.Source: By Pixabay on Pexels 36714A family of four bursts through our doors: the mom was holding two little girls, one by the hand and one in her arms. The dad held out a small lifeless body in two hands, “He is a hero! You have to save him!”
Rattlesnake bites are common in Southern California. The exact numbers are not known, but it is estimated that over 50 happen each spring and summer. The severity of the bite is completely individual and impacted by multiple factors: the size and age of the snake, the size and age of the dog, the number of strikes, and the temperament of the snake. Envenomation tends to be milder if the dog was simply investigating the snake, and the snake was calm.
As we continued to struggle, performing CPR while trying to get an IV catheter inserted, giving epinephrine through the endotracheal tube, the rest of the story was relayed. It happened in an instant. The girls had been playing outside with their Yorkshire terrier. A rattlesnake appeared and they tried to move it with a stick. They swore it never rattled, but Teddy recognized the threat and positioned himself between the girls, and the snake.
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