Vet in Imperial Valley

[John_Gilmore]

Hey guys,

Curious to hear any suggestions. I need a vet in Imperial Valley just to have in my phone as I'll be hunting out that way often this season.

Any suggestions for Vets I should keep on my short list for areas: Imperial Valley, Palomar Mountain, Julian. If my dog gets hit by a snake or whatever may happen, I want to be able to have somewhere close to get him to.

Thanks in advance.

 

[NBK]

Very good idea...

 

[Snake Charmer]

Don't hunt the valley much any more but for those of you who do or wherever you do hunt with your dogs its a good idea to know whats available, many vets don't carry anti venom and here in the southwest that's beyond important to know, minutes can save lives.

 

[Deleted member 27310]

I'll post up some numbers in the morning.

 

[John_Gilmore]

Thanks IV Hunter, I appreciate it.

 

[Deleted member 27310]

In El Centro, CA.
EC Animal Clinic 760-352-4222
Valley Vet Clinic 760-352-1279
Desert Vet Group 760-355-0141

in Brawley, CA.
Howard Animal Hospital 760-344-5738

I called and they all have the stuff you need to help them.. they said they also have some shots that you can give a dog to help fight the bite incase it happens.

 

[Lungpopper]

Good idea and great info.

 

[ilovesprig]

In El Centro, CA.
EC Animal Clinic 760-352-4222
Valley Vet Clinic 760-352-1279
Desert Vet Group 760-355-0141

in Brawley, CA.
Howard Animal Hospital 760-344-5738

I called and they all have the stuff you need to help them.. they said they also have some shots that you can give a dog to help fight the bite incase it happens.

Thanks Ric,

My labs have been close a couple of times.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Its just as important to teach your dog to recognize rattlers and avoid them. Here in the southwest if you own a hunting dog its not if, its how many. The pre-bite vaccine is also something every bird dog owner should seriously consider, it buys time and lessens the damage, you still have to have the vet treat your dog but it might save their life, I do both.

 

[MJB]

I second the vaccine saved one of my dogs that got hit running trails.........

 

[John_Gilmore]

I've done the rattlesnake avoidance training, but I always end up stumbling on snakes and I'm moving way slower and not sniffing around like my dog... still always a concern of mine.

I really appreciate the info and input guys.

This forum is awesome for guys like me.

 

[Snake Charmer]

A snake trained dog can help you recognize that a rattler is close by. We hear stories every year about dogs we have aversion trained warning their owner of the presence of a snake by barking or exhibiting behaviors that caused them to look around.