4 Creepy Crawlies To Keep Your Dogs Away From And Treatment Options To Keep In Mind

Here are the top four crawling creatures that are known to bite or sting curious pets, as well as the symptoms and treatment if your dog gets bitten or stung.

1. Snake Bite

All snake bites require emergency veterinarian services. The treatment depends on the snake species and severity of the bite. The vet may prescribe antivenin and pain medication upon evaluation.

2. Spider Bite

The two most venomous spiders are Widows and Recluses. Widow bites can be lethal, while Recluse bites can cause necrosis. Seek immediate veterinary care.
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Antibiotics, pain management, and wound care are treatment standards administered to a bitten dog and may not need antivenin depending on his condition.

3. Bee or Wasp Sting

A bee or wasp sting causes different reactions to dogs. Some show no adverse effects apart from mild discomfort or site redness, which can be treated at home with diphenhydramine after seeking advice from a vet. Others develop an allergic reaction, the most severe of which is anaphylaxis that requires emergency treatment.

4. Bark Scorpion Sting

Endemic in Arizona, the Bark Scorpion is the only species that is suspected to contain a venomous sting which can cause a neurologic reaction in dogs such as eye flicking and rhythmic jerking.

Although there is no known antidote for dogs, death is a rare occurrence. The treatment management available is a combination of veterinary evaluation and supportive care.

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