Chuck,
Great topic. My understanding is that Benedryl is useful for venonomous snakebites to prevent suffocation due to the airway closing because of swelling and to buy time on the way to a vet for antivenom treatment if necessary.
Is there a topical ointment that tastes awful to dogs? I put some on my Britt today on a small abdominal wound and it might as well have been peanut butter the way she licked it off. I considered the "Cone of Shame" but she hates my guts for days when I put it on her.
Dave, It's my understanding that snakebite suction kits are no longer recommended for humans or animals.
Gil
