Venom has no bacteria, and infections do not arise from spider bites. Although most spider bites are harmless, others from a black widow or brown recluse spider can cause severe reactions, particularly in cats. Spider Bites Symptoms and Treatments in Dogs and Cats - Spiders would rather avoid most pets altogether, but they will bite cats and dogs if they feel threatened. However, according to National Geographic, there are almost 2,000 species of scorpion, but only about 30 can actually kill your dog. And if we do kill all spiders as someone suggested we would literally be swimming in isects … can be recognised by their cylindrical body shape and a white or grey spot on the end … Their curiosity can get the best of them, resulting in a defensive sting, or they can fall victim to a surprise bite by simply sniffing in the wrong place at the wrong time. As pet owners it’s important to know the facts about symptoms and treatment. It can be quite stressing when your dog gets stung by a scorpion. Most spider bites are more uncomfortable than dangerous and can be treated in the same manner as bee or wasp stings to relieve the pain and reduce the swelling. Repeat for the next couple of days, as necessary. This is an attribution of infections presenting to medical care with a complaint of "spider bite." It can take up to six weeks for the symptoms to fully resolve, so give your chosen treatment time to do its work. Here is another link: White tailed spider and necrosis. Then use a cold compress on the bite area. I wonder how can they possibly be sure it is white tail spider's bite that caused necrosis on the dog's leg? Scorpions are more of desert dwellers but can also be found in North Carolina, British Columbia, and the Himalayas. A recent story involving the white-tail spider on 5 April 2017 broadcasted a misleading headline of: “Father-of-two loses legs after a white-tail spider bite”, even though there was no evidence the spider caused the infection. If you suspect a cat spider bite or spider bite on your dog, you should seek veterinary care immediately. Spider bites can be dangerous to your pets. White-tailed spiders (Lampona sp.) “This is one of the few species of spider that can be dangerous to people,” says Potzler. A common perception is that white tail spider bites can be associated with long term skin infections, and in rarer cases progression to necrosis. The issue with the white tail spider is entirely dismissed now. The White-Tailed Spider. In some instances, applying the topical, antibiotic ointment can help heal your dog’s wound, but there are situations when it is not advisable or necessary to use it on your canine companion. First, wash the spider bite area on your dog with soap and water, or dog shampoo. The (white tail) spider’s venom is totally uninteresting — it’s boring, it’s not even as nasty as a sandfly bite. In our dry, desert climate, scorpion stings and spider bites are common in pets. Although a white-tail spider bite can be painful and cause temporary skin irritation and inflammation, experts now say it’s very unlikely that the white-tail spider is responsible for the hard-to-treat skin ulcers and slow-healing wounds attributed to the spider over the past 30 years. Despite this, myths surrounding the white-tail spider persist, and the media often fuels the fire. Separate the infected dog from other household pets in a comfortable and safe area. Wash your hands and change your clothes after handling or providing care to a dog with mites.