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Sonny..I dont quite think ole quigley there meant no harm. Ya see..it's in the experiences that ya learn from. (Well..some folks dont even do that..hence the excessive gooberism that plagues the earth..lol) But, most normal folks do.
It is from my experience, that iffin my dog would git bit by a ring snake, he would not be too happy about it, but a few aspirin and a few days later..he's as good as gold. There are some situations that without a doubt require a vet's attention..like the 1 I had w/ my pointer.
Do not fer nary an instant think that a vet aint there to make money. There are some good as gold vets who are not only good at what they do, but are smart at it..like my vet..Dr. Gates. He's in his 60's..but he's plain, simple..and dont throw you through the barrage to sellin his crap.
But there are some..who will make you think you need everything under the sun..and you dont. A dog is a hearty animal..not meek by no means. A good, strong-willed dog can overcome obstacles you would never think a dog can do. And while I surely aint promotin to just let the dog go and have a see-what-happens attitude, but sometimes, a dog is just that. A good ole dog.

Rattlers are a serious issue fer ya'll w/ yer dogs..no doubt bout it. Just be careful out there..I hope nobody's dog has to go thru that.