11 Month-old Dachshund Paralyzed by a Coral Snake

No, Florida is not all fun and sun.

If your pet is vomiting and becoming disoriented, don't wait--call the vet. That's what this couple did in Delray Beach FL and good thing they did. Their 11-month old dachshund pup was going downhill fast and they didn't know what was wrong...until they saw the coral snake* in their living room. Happy news, it looks like the anti-venom is working and the dog will survive.

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*Coral snakes are not uncommon in suburban Florida. We have encountered them in wooded areas on our property, on the street and on our porch. We live within city limits in a heavily populated area.

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