False Widow Spider Bites
When dealing with false widow spiders the last thing you want is for your dog to be bitten, especially when your pets can mistake the spider as a new fun toy.
There have been various reports of dogs being bitten by false widow spiders. This can cause potentially life threatening issues if not treated quickly.
Spider bites in dogs are much more common, when dogs are outside a lot and love to get into bushes and go around trees.
Now, the British Veterinary Association has warned that, although cases are rare, pet owners should be aware of the signs their animal may have been bitten.
Lookout for signs such as your dog has a rash, lump, restlessness, shallow breathing or abnormal changes in behaviour, unwillingness to exercise, lethargy, lameness, swelling, loss of appetite and if your pet is showing any of these symptoms - seek veterinary attention as quickly as possible.
"Speed is of the essence and the sooner treatment can be given, the better. The important message is to seek veterinary attention quickly."
Here are some tips on preventing your pets from being bitten
When dealing with false widow spiders the last thing you want is for your dog to be bitten, especially when your pets can mistake the spider as a new fun toy.
There have been various reports of dogs being bitten by false widow spiders. This can cause potentially life threatening issues if not treated quickly.
Spider bites in dogs are much more common, when dogs are outside a lot and love to get into bushes and go around trees.
Now, the British Veterinary Association has warned that, although cases are rare, pet owners should be aware of the signs their animal may have been bitten.
Lookout for signs such as your dog has a rash, lump, restlessness, shallow breathing or abnormal changes in behaviour, unwillingness to exercise, lethargy, lameness, swelling, loss of appetite and if your pet is showing any of these symptoms - seek veterinary attention as quickly as possible.
"Speed is of the essence and the sooner treatment can be given, the better. The important message is to seek veterinary attention quickly."
Here are some tips on preventing your pets from being bitten
- Make sure your garden is free from rubbish such as piles of wood and boxes
- Your cat might climb up trees where spiders will be more common, if possible try to deter your cat from going up there
- Clean not only around furniture in the house but also underneath furniture. It’s also important to clean around the pet’s beds
- Look out for animal friendly insect repellent.
- Once your pets have finished their dinner, remove from the floor immediately so that no spiders can crawl into their dishes.
- If you find any any cobwebs or eggs remove them straight away
- When your pet comes in from being outside give them a quick once over to make sure they have no insects attached to them
- If you find a false widow spider, make sure that you remove it from your house quickly and safely.
