I guess my next post didn't post up. I googled it after I asked.I bet the shock sometimes gives a boost of adrenaline to somewhat counter effect the swelling kinda like a bee sting.
leonidas if you stick the prongs into the bite and use it for about 10-15 seconds they dogs won't swell up or show hardly any ill effects from the bite, I was doubtful until I saw it used and it does work. I'm not smart enough to try and explain how it works I just know it does, it's a 2 man job but if your way out in the bruash it could save a dog, or you for that matter. Here is some googled info about it, there are as many people against it as for it, I know it works. Also Some guys only use it for 5 or 6 seconds, i like use it longer
"I first heard about High Voltage/Direct Current (HVDC) or stun gun, electrical shock therapy for venomous bites in 1991 while living in Georgia where the bites of rattlesnakes and water moccasins are quite common. I read a medical article in the Georgia Medical Association Journal at that time which supported the concept.
I have a copy of that article somewhere, but have been unable to locate it, when I do I will reference it on this site.
HVDC has been used to treat envenomation from several sources including snake bites, spider bites, scorpion, wasp and bee stings.
My sister, Dr Jean Kincaid MD PhD, who was Chief of Staff of the Public Health Service Hospital in Ada, OK was an ardent supporter of HVDC treatment for poisonous snake bites and brown recluse spider bites and found it to be quite effective."
Waylon
