Dogs, no matter what, are susceptible to different kinds of skin diseases and infections. These skin problems are normally caused by external factors such as substances in the home that become irritants (bleach, beddings, carpet cleaners, etc.), environments that are prone to causing skin problems to dogs such as grassy areas and filthy alleys, and of course the occasional parasites like fleas, mites, and spiders. For this article, the infamous dog spider bite will be discussed, particularly prioritizing the treatments for spider bites. But before going into that, it’s best that you know what these spiders are, why they bite, and eventually what can be done to treat these bites.

Dogs are normally fun-loving creatures that love to explore their surroundings with such scrutiny and curiosity, but in most cases, this kind of fun leads them to a spider’s nest or territory that cause them to bite in defense at the unknown “attacker”, leading to a painful spider bite. There are basically two kinds of spiders that normally cause the dog spider bite: the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider. Between the two, dogs heal faster from bites of the brown recluse but both spiders can cause skin problems due to the venom produced with every bite that could result to secondary dog infections, or worse, death when untreated for a long time. Dogs and other pets are normally bitten by the black widow spider, especially when they invade their nests. For the brown recluse spider, they are normally common during the evenings and are found in secluded areas. They bite when they feel that their territories are being invaded.

TREATMENTS

The good thing about a dog spider bite is that home remedies can be good enough to treat and cure it. Though it would take several weeks for full recovery, you’ll still be able to save a lot of money on consultation and medications from the veterinary clinics. Here are some possible treatments with special interest on the kind of dog spider bite your dog gets:

Black Widow Spider Bite

- Since black widow spider bites have venom in them, you need to keep your dog calm and quiet to be able to slow down the poison and to keep it from spreading. For instance, if the bite was on the limb, you need to position it lower than your dog’s heart level to avoid the possibility of fatality.

- Take your dog to the veterinarian to have him or her checked for possible infections and diseases. You can give your pet 1 milligram of Benadryl after checking with your vet to make sure that he or she is okay. Benadryl helps reduce swelling, inflammation, and itching caused by most infections so this should do the trick.

- You can apply a cold ice pack on the swelling areas to relieve your dog of the pain. You should then schedule a follow-up appointment with your vet to be able to see if your dog is getting better or not.
Brown Recluse Spider Bite

- Redness is usually the indication of a brown recluse spider, so look out for this since most pets don’t realize they’ve been bitten.

- You can clean and disinfect the dog spider bite with hydrogen peroxide, povidone iodine, or other medicines.

- Set an appointment with your vet in case your dog starts to develop rashes, fever, diarrhea, and the like as this could be a severe case of spider bites already.

I also strongly recommend you check out products that naturally help to clear up spider bites by working with your dog’s immune system.

Brandon Roe is the developer of K9 KlearUp (http://www.k9klearup.com), the world’s first & only all-natural dog balm that helps clear up the 17 most common canine skin and coat problems… Guaranteed or your money back.

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