03/12/2026
Rattlesnakes are coming out for the spring, but fear not! They're not going to chase you or your dog :) In fact, if you hear them rattle, it's because they're scared, and are warning you to stay away. If you run across one on a trail, just give it space, and either go the other way, or let it go on its way.
If your dog gets bit, don't panic! Just make sure you get them to the vet ASAP. Rattlesnake vaccination goes a long way in slowing down the spread of the venom; I strongly urge all our dogs to get vaccinated every year.
Here's an updated list of vets who carry antivenom year-round, based on where we hike and camp:
MANDEVILLE CANYON
VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center (open 24/7)
1535 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-5906
LMU/KENNETH HAHN
Access Animal Hospital (open 24/7)
9599 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 558-6100
RANCH PALOS VERDES/SAN PEDRO
Point Vicente Animal Hospital
31270 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 265-9511
South Shores Pet Clinic
2318 S Western Ave, San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-5327
MARICOPA/OJAI
Animal Emergency & Urgent Care (open 24/7)
4300 Easton Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 322-6019
Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital
837 Lebec Rd, Frazier Park, CA 93225
(661) 248-7387
Ojai Village Veterinary Hospital
311 W Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-3111
SANTA BARBARA
Advanced Veterinary Specialists (open 24/7)
414 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 729-4460
Santa Ynez Pet Hospital (M-F 8-8, closed on weekends)
3523 Numancia St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-4944
