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[–]nbarnacle 184 points185 points ago

Is he gonna be ok?

[–]pleasuretohaveinclas[S] 161 points162 points ago

Should be

[–]mindzipper 51 points52 points ago

I had a dog that got bit by a rattler. The vet told me dogs don't usually die by the poison in the bite, they die from the swelling closing off their throat and they suffocate.

[–]Free_Apples 38 points39 points ago

Oh my god.

[–]kjbautis 5 points6 points ago

Correct, anaphylaxis is the same reaction that is caused by allergies (peanuts, bees, shellfish etc) and causes inflammation in many mucousal tissues including the tissues of the trachea (airway).

[–]ObliviousAmbiguity 12 points13 points ago

At least he's smiling. So... ya know, he's got that.

[–]KingOfSwords 4 points5 points ago

Need another status update! Is he still okay? Getting better, Over it, etc?

[–]stellabelle1 52 points53 points ago

Perhaps adding that in the title would be wise in the future for things like this. :)

[–]pleasuretohaveinclas[S] 65 points66 points ago

Noted =) I completely understand.

[–]LightWolfCavalry 7 points8 points ago

Since he survived, it's should be just like he got the rattlesnake vaccine they have for dogs now. Only difference was that his delivery method was snake instead of needle. :P Glad he's gonna be OK!

[–]illaqueable 22 points23 points ago

Wut

[–]White_Luigi 39 points40 points ago

He's trying to say "Because he survived, he should have a stronger immunity to rattlesnake bites, akin to the immunity garnered from a snakebite vaccine. It's like he got the vaccine, but from a snake instead of a doctor."

This is actually somewhat accurate. It depends a lot on the circumstances, i.e. what kind of snake, did he receive antivenom as treatment, etc.

[–]xrelaht 6 points7 points ago

TIL: there's a vaccine for snake bites! Cool!

[–]White_Luigi 5 points6 points ago

There is for dogs.

[–]xrelaht 10 points11 points ago

As I am just reading about this: why doesn't it exist for humans?

[–]pertnear 15 points16 points ago

We care.

[–]IndieAnn 19 points20 points ago

My pug got bitten by one when she was about 6 months old...right in the face. Thousands of dollars, a pacemaker, and a paralyzed tongue later, she lived a long and healthy life!!

I hope your pup is going to be okay!

[–]pishooo 133 points134 points ago

I feel terrible for the dog, but I just can't process that that is an actual living creature and not some cartoon character.

[–]MoodyThursday 31 points32 points ago

Reminds me of Wallace and Gromit! No? :-D

[–]mybey 3 points4 points ago

This

Get well soon little fella.

[–]Risk_Audacity 8 points9 points ago

I think this is what a real life Pikachu would look like. The bite even looks like the red marks on one's cheeks.

[–]alemerson 47 points48 points ago

[–]Soothe 9 points10 points ago

[–]Rustiest_Venture 23 points24 points ago

Pigclit

[–]epiphone805 37 points38 points ago

That escalated quickly

[–]zeldafanboy345 25 points26 points ago

What is wrong with you?!

[–]ExTex 40 points41 points ago

Poor little guy! The picture is incredibly cute though.

[–]pleasuretohaveinclas[S] 26 points27 points ago

I thought so too :)

[–]artificialsnow 329 points330 points ago

[–]horkermeat 57 points58 points ago

Nah, I'm leaning towards Giamatti

[–]MemphisRoots 11 points12 points ago

I vote for Paul G. on this one as well

[–]WorldwideJimmyRustla 2 points3 points ago

Bingo

[–]thought4food 13 points14 points ago

Wallace and Gromit styled claymation character.

[–]roxyroxs 49 points50 points ago

Holy crap! I'm currently watching the Friends episode where Phoebe sets Rachel up on a date with him. I looked at the picture and after reading other comments I look back at the Tv and see him, freaked me out for a nanosecond.

[–]LazyWorkAccount 23 points24 points ago

"I have such fat hands!!"

[–]henrybear 15 points16 points ago

I too was watching Nick at Nite.

[–]catchingmanatees 2 points3 points ago

OH MY GOODNESS THAT'S HIM. Couldn't quite put my finger on it.

[–]gazzeh 2 points3 points ago

Tartlets, Tartlets, Tartlets

[–]ImNotRon 31 points32 points ago

I was thinking Rover Dangerfield.

[–]larabar 14 points15 points ago

That's perfect. My first thought was Vernon Dursley.

[–]BunsTown 3 points4 points ago

Uncle salt porker.

[–]Lampmonster1 13 points14 points ago

Little known fact. Jon is apparently has a long history of dating insanely beautiful young starlets, and by all reports is extremely gifted. You know what I mean. Not to mention he's an extremely nice guy, which explains his constant work, despite his questionable acting ability. Not to say that I'm not a fan. I think he's great.

[–]capnarrr 51 points52 points ago

Nice try, Jon Lovitz...

[–]Dukelicious 5 points6 points ago

The Critic was amazing, only to be surpassed by his work in kicking Andy Dick's ass.

[–]kutNpaste 9 points10 points ago

It stinks!

[–]xavsyo 1 point2 points ago

I was thinking Kanye West

[–]justinisntfunny 5 points6 points ago

Aaaaaaacting!

[–]maelstromofsorts 58 points59 points ago

i'm VERY sorry and i didn't expect to, but i totally laughed out loud and scared my cat sitting next to me.

i hope the little guy makes a full recovery soon.

[–]AetherIsWaiting 54 points55 points ago

I think your cat will be fine.

[–]shagg187 2 points3 points ago

Glad I wasn't the only one laughing.

[–]OhhJamers 26 points27 points ago

Immediately thought your dog was a Jiminey Glick version of a dachshund.

[–]ailboles 21 points22 points ago

Aww, poor guy. Can we get a non-swollen photo of him for reference?

[–]AsskickMcGee 13 points14 points ago

Well make him spit it out! It might bite him again.

[–]TYBEEEZ 32 points33 points ago

HURRY! 1000 upvotes and we can save his life!

[–]Vikingmattress 23 points24 points ago

99% wont repost this but the 1% that do are my real friends.

[–]Rauol_Duke 21 points22 points ago

Lyk dis if u cry evry tym

[–]pleasuretohaveinclas[S] 13 points14 points ago

I am pleased to report that the vet says she's happy as a clam:)

[–]MrEctomy 10 points11 points ago

[–]CreauxTeeRhobat 17 points18 points ago

Wallace and Gromit, anyone?

Edit: spelling

[–]White_Luigi 10 points11 points ago

CRACKERS, GROMIT! WE FORGOT THE CRACKERS!

[–]Cikedo 7 points8 points ago

The ratio of how sad this is:how hard I laughed is unbelievably high.

This is fucking funny. But sad too. (Seriously though, this is fucking funny... and a little sad toobutalsofuckingfunny... )

[–]bernardroth 12 points13 points ago

Looks like a Wallace & Gromit character.

http://wallaceandgromit.wikia.com/wiki/Hutch

[–]MoodyThursday 0 points1 point ago

Aww Geez. There goes my joke :-p

[–]Mimi0726 6 points7 points ago

Ouchie! :( make sure you give him lots of love.

[–]zephyrnovae 6 points7 points ago

Poor little guy. Reminds me of Gromit!

[–]sdtacoma 4 points5 points ago

awwww poor little guy. I hope he is okay.

[–]littlew1ng 4 points5 points ago

cutest/most hysterical picture i have seen in a long time. though i do feel bad for the poor guy, i assumed you wouldnt post if he was in bad shape (or at least it would have a slightly different tone)

[–]asnof 3 points4 points ago

Although I must say the little chap is looking mighty chipper about things...

[–]zippyajohn 4 points5 points ago

I feel so bad for laughing

[–]dulchebag 4 points5 points ago

Looks like a kangaroo...

[–]valkyriemissile 4 points5 points ago

Oh my god its Topo Gigio

[–]homeless_man_jogging 2 points3 points ago

We gotta stop this whole derp thing. Only pre-teens say shit like that.

[–]newtothelyte 4 points5 points ago

"Derpy derp"

Really??

[–]mlb0407 3 points4 points ago

Poor baby. I hope she/he gets well soon!

[–]lh14 3 points4 points ago

poor little guy :(

[–]contingeon 3 points4 points ago

He looks like a roo.

[–]canada_dryer 3 points4 points ago

How is this both sad and cute?!

[–]SoulCleaver 3 points4 points ago

Awww, poor little hunnie.. kisses nose

[–]mcmonsoon 3 points4 points ago

This dog is now Quagmire.

[–]skulash 3 points4 points ago

you named your dog derpy derp?

[–]jherbz 3 points4 points ago

Can i ask what state this is in? Min pin reminds me of my lost dog Bob Marley... ): he had the same scar on his nose from getting through the fence.. You have happened to have found him would you?

edit: i lost him in diamond bar, ca...

[–]Cavalier1987 2 points3 points ago

Looks like he is storing acorns in his cheeks! Glad to hear he will be okay though.

[–]bebeprincess2114 2 points3 points ago

its horrible.. but he looks so cute

[–]Oway 2 points3 points ago

I really hope you didn't name the dog Derpy Derp...

[–]brawnyturtle1 2 points3 points ago

Please tell me your dog's name is not derpy derp :/

[–]TheTick96 2 points3 points ago

is that Quagmire dog? giggity

[–]whitebread16 1 point2 points ago

So, my dog looks a like like him/her! Any idea what breed your dog is? I've been dying to figure it out, and the markings and everything are just so similar. /: hope the poor derp recovers, I would be heartbroken if that happened to mine.

[–]stpatsbaby 1 point2 points ago

Apparently there's a rattlesnake venom vaccine out for dogs now. I saw it the last time I took my cat to the vet. It's offered primarily in the Southwest (obviously).

[–]metaphorm 1 point2 points ago

that looks painful. poor little guy. i hope you got him the anti-venom right away.

[–]Se11inBread 1 point2 points ago

Paul Giamatti!

[–]LionHorse 0 points1 point ago

My chihuahua has an allergy to booster shots. They make her look like a cross between a manatee and a Shar-Pei.

[–]OcifferWiggles 0 points1 point ago

Oh man I wanna squeeze those fuckin cheeks so bad.

[–]beyondinferno 1 point2 points ago

Ooooooooh Dear.

[–]pointlesslyredundant 0 points1 point ago

Are you sure it wasn't the McDonalds?

[–]mjknightman 1 point2 points ago

"that'd be greaaat, mmk?"

[–]That_Tall_Guy 0 points1 point ago

This happened to my beagle a few years ago. I felt really bad for him. But it was also quite funny at the same time.

[–]Sakanaka 0 points1 point ago

What sandwich??

[–]theherder2 0 points1 point ago

Forever a dog :(

[–]livielivie07 0 points1 point ago

This is so sad that it's cute. Or vice versa.

[–]afrankiewicz12 0 points1 point ago

i hope he is fine

[–]ricodued 1 point2 points ago

Aww, looks like my min-pin! But with a swollen face.

[–]Chavagnatze -1 points0 points ago

If that dog came up to me and offered a bagel, I wouldn't be surprised.

[–]snailwater 1 point2 points ago

I am literally laughing and crying at the same time. Also: don't lie, you just used fatbooth on this dog

[–]Idoesstuff 0 points1 point ago

That pic is so adorable but your poor little baby! I am really interested to know when and how this happened. It's one of my(many) fears that my dogs get bitten. I like to walk them out in the country but I am so afraid they will get their face bit by a rattler. What did the vet do to save him/her? I love a good "my dog survived" story.

[–]ideanmalek 0 points1 point ago

This should be a new dog breed.

[–]Noobs_Stfu 0 points1 point ago

Just went through this with one of my dogs. Damn is it a scary experience... I hope he's ok.

[–]bluepinklady 1 point2 points ago

He's sooo cute! It's looks like he's smiling and I love his long ears! What breed is it?

[–]eatadeck -1 points0 points ago

ahhhhh hhahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaa!!

[–]_mads 0 points1 point ago

Poor guy, he looks like a content little kangaroo

[–]zaidaprinces 0 points1 point ago

the swell makes him looks painless...poor boy..

[–]AnInnocentChimp -1 points0 points ago

I'm thinking we will see this dog on WTF when his face starts to melt off and they discover it wasn't really a rattler that bit him that fateful day.

[–]milesblue 0 points1 point ago

Martin short in Pure Luck.

[–]LadyMegatron 0 points1 point ago

Aw! I'm assuming you got you pup to the vet in time! Damn snakes!

[–]satisfyreality 1 point2 points ago

[–]kraken_kitty 0 points1 point ago

Poor puppy, must've come across the rattler and gotten too curious D: I hope he's doing alright now

[–]Zul_rage_mon 0 points1 point ago

Aww poor baby I hope its okay.

[–]TigerLilyy 1 point2 points ago

Awe poor baby... Feel better soon little pup!

[–]LadyLovelyLocks 0 points1 point ago

My cat was bitten by a snake and his face swelled up like this too, it really freaked me out, even though he was totally acting as normal. He came over for pats as soon as I saw him and was purring and smooching us. The vet said he was really lucky and a bit of his ear (where they think he was bitten) rotted off and stayed kind of bald since then, but he otherwise recovered :)

[–]nightgames 1 point2 points ago

What if dogs evolved to look more people-like, and they all started looking like that.

[–]awesomebbq 0 points1 point ago

:]

[–]iMistaken 1 point2 points ago

It's the quagmire of Doberman pinschers

[–]kawumm 0 points1 point ago

is he actually called derpy derp?

[–]derping 1 point2 points ago

more pics?

[–]nautikal -1 points0 points ago

[–]MikeSeven 1 point2 points ago

Poor little guy, I hope he has a quick recovery!

[–]Godolin 0 points1 point ago

I feel bad about how funny I found this picture. He looks exactly like my old boy, though the swelling wasn't in his face.

[–]caustic_bear 0 points1 point ago

He will be fine, a face bite on a dog is way better than say a leg bite for some reason

[–]jessieh04 0 points1 point ago

Glad he'll be all right!

[–]Hungerry 0 points1 point ago

Looks like piglet

[–]duchovny 0 points1 point ago

I laughed at this.

[–]doremon313 0 points1 point ago

so sad yet so funny, I can't stop laughing....at least he knows his pain made another person laugh, he should feel accomplished.

[–]tuna_sammich 0 points1 point ago

Oh, that poor little guy!

[–]Gumderwear 0 points1 point ago

awwww.....poor ittle.......hope him gets better

[–]Velocity17 0 points1 point ago

"Hahahawwww..."

[–]Snowsef 0 points1 point ago

This dog looks really cute with his face swelled. This is sad but adorable.

[–]unicornbunny 1 point2 points ago

He looks quite satisfied haha. And a bit like a kangaroo or wallaby. :3

[–]ace_boogie 1 point2 points ago

What a trooper.

[–]b00dai 1 point2 points ago

i laughed. Its wrong I know, but ... ohh well

[–]username0899 1 point2 points ago

Poor guy. He makes swollen look cute.

[–]fennesz 1 point2 points ago

I don't always get bitten by a rattlesnake.

But when I do, I inflate like a balloon.

[–]positmylife 1 point2 points ago

I hate myself for laughing at the title and picture. Poor little guy must be in a ton of pain but derpy derp is the perfect description of the look on his poor little face.

[–]renboZOM 0 points1 point ago

Glad he's ALIVE!

[–]offensivegrandma 0 points1 point ago

That poor little guy! Though the swelling does make it look like he's smiling a bit! Hope he recovers quickly!

[–]dawn-of-the-dan 0 points1 point ago

Jon Lovitz?

[–]luveroftrees 1 point2 points ago

I hope the lil guy will be ok

[–]dngu00 0 points1 point ago

looks like a doggie jon lovitz

[–]Vikaroo 0 points1 point ago

Your poor little fur baby :( I hope your little champs face clears up soon.

[–]Isleepinalleyways 1 point2 points ago

I feel so awful for laughing as hard as I am. I'm glad he's gonna be ok though.

[–]jaybojo 1 point2 points ago

I feel very badly for this little guy, but i also couldn't help but laugh at that face. I'm a bad person.

[–]Rauol_Duke 1 point2 points ago

I demand a un Sarah McLaughlin esque photo of said cute puppy once it's better

[–]ozziesoftballs 0 points1 point ago

Can we see a picture of what he looks like without a swollen face? When you get time of course :)

[–]aemoosh 0 points1 point ago

Giggity=giggity-goo!

[–]12thMANGOHAWKS 1 point2 points ago

lol, I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't laugh at his misfortune, but his face is hilarious.

Hope lil man is ok.

/dunno if I should be going to hell for this.

[–]thebestisyetocome 0 points1 point ago

That... Is the saddest thing I have ever seen.

[–]deadendcruiser 0 points1 point ago

My friend had a bigger dog that died from getting bit by either a rattler or a cotton mouth on her belly. :(

Edit: But then when my grandma's dog Shasha was alive she got bit several times by rattlers out in the country in Central Texas, I think she only went to the vet for the first time.

[–]xaru1 0 points1 point ago

To me he looks like Spenny from Kenny and Spenny.

[–]illyafromuncle 0 points1 point ago

Jon Lovitz as "The Critic"

[–]Sashieden 1 point2 points ago

Is she a Minpin or a Dachshund?

[–]whatismyproblem 1 point2 points ago

This is gonna make a great meme

[–]ladyxolove 1 point2 points ago

Awhh poor baby.

[–]pyroaries 0 points1 point ago

Aww... that's so sad. My dog got stung by a wasp and her entire face swelled up, and we took her to the vet, and they're like, "Good thing you brought her in, her esophagus would've closed up if you hadn't done so."

[–]Spinnaker_CDN 1 point2 points ago

He looks like my uncle Larry.

[–]godofchaos 1 point2 points ago

Forever Alone Dog.

[–]MaryRuthless 1 point2 points ago

Up voted for the poor puppy! Not because it's good he was bit.

[–]Dr-Knockers 1 point2 points ago

You have my condolences, but I did chuckle a little bit at his face :\

[–]-status- -1 points0 points ago

DERP!!!

[–]hamilteaux -1 points0 points ago

he looks like ben roethlisburger

[–]StealthNade 0 points1 point ago

at least it wasnt the leg(for some reason the venom seems to work better on those)

[–]Fatbacking 0 points1 point ago

[–]SkunkMonkey420 0 points1 point ago

Oh my god this is so sad. What kind of dog is he? Looks kind of like my Winston, who is a chihuahua

[–]pistol_P 0 points1 point ago

[–]Snaketruck 1 point2 points ago

Post an after picture when he's better, please :)

[–]rabidamber 1 point2 points ago

Aww poor pup! I'm so sorry he/she is suffering. Hope the LiL guy pulls through ok.

[–]MoodyThursday 1 point2 points ago

Dog + Rattler = Wallace and Gromit Style Dog :-D

[–]sherlock1901 1 point2 points ago

Looks like he's from Wallace and Gromit

[–]Bitcheslovebabies[!] 1 point2 points ago

I feel so bad for the little guy :( I'm gonna be honest, at first glance I couldn't hold back the laughs but then I felt so bad.

[–]Deezysaint 1 point2 points ago

awww he's adorable! I feel bad for thinking he's cute from the swelling but he looks like a trooper! May the force be with your companion, god knows i wish i could be with my dogs

[–]Thereminz 0 points1 point ago

I'm a toydarian, mind tricks won't work on me

[–]joelyb 0 points1 point ago

Poor thing. Looks very cartoonish.

[–]joelyb 1 point2 points ago

At least he/she is smiling about the whole thing...

[–]LyndiaDraper4809 0 points1 point ago

Sad face :(

[–]notsonerdy 0 points1 point ago

haha this is GOLD!!

[–]joyeed 1 point2 points ago

Please be okay :(

[–]UncleHouse 0 points1 point ago

If it wasn't for the fact that he looked like that from something terrible, I'd say he actually look fucking adorable!

[–]andyboylan 0 points1 point ago

cheese Grommit cheeeeseeeee!

He looks like Wallace from Wallace and Grommit

[–]maxkitten 0 points1 point ago

Caption: Do NOT Feed Your Pets Fast Food.

P.S. Hope he's ok!! :D

[–]MyTagg 1 point2 points ago

Looks like Quagmire.

[–]ishootlove 0 points1 point ago

[–]ambarenchi 1 point2 points ago

i hate the word "derp"

[–]LeftBehind83 1 point2 points ago

Nice pic, but I downvoted because of "derpy derp" there's no excuse for that!

[–]lizgger15 0 points1 point ago

Can we see pictures of him normally? For science and awwws.

[–]lemongrams 0 points1 point ago

Poor guy looks like he's in pain :( Hope he feels better soon!

[–]nottinghampan 0 points1 point ago

This is late but I'm gonna comment and hope you see it anyway. When I worked at a vet, on my very first day I met a little Pomeranian who had been bitten by a rattle snake. The only reason he was still there was because he was apparently allergic to the anti-venom and went into anaphylactic shock. Pups seem to take snake bites wayyyy better than humans do. Hope he is doing well!

[–]isubscribetocatfacts 0 points1 point ago

Is that the dog that did the voice of Jay Sherman for animation called "The Critic?

[–]GuerillaBrambo 0 points1 point ago

If that happened to my Boog, I'd turn that rattler into a belt.

[–]Abrahemp 0 points1 point ago

AM I the only one who thinks this dog looks kinda like Quagmire??