RED BACK SPIDER BITE can be fatal!
The Redback spider is a dangerous spider native to Australia. The female is recognisable by its black body with prominent red stripe on its abdomen. Females have a body length of about a centimeter while the male is smaller, being only 3 to 4 millimeters long.
Just like us, our four legged friends can fall victim to the dreaded Red Back spider. Bites are seldom fatal in dogs unless bitten several times.
Redback spider bite symptoms for dogs:
- Intense pain at the bite site
- Restless & Distressed
- Breathless
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle tremors
- Paralysis and Death
- Vomiting and diarrhea may occur.
If you suspect your dog has been bitten by a red back spider it is important that you have them checked by their vet.
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The Redback spider is a dangerous spider native to Australia. The female is recognisable by its black body with prominent red stripe on its abdomen. Females have a body length of about a centimeter while the male is smaller, being only 3 to 4 millimeters long.
Just like us, our four legged friends can fall victim to the dreaded Red Back spider. Bites are seldom fatal in dogs unless bitten several times.
Redback spider bite symptoms for dogs:
- Intense pain at the bite site
- Restless & Distressed
- Breathless
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle tremors
- Paralysis and Death
- Vomiting and diarrhea may occur.
If you suspect your dog has been bitten by a red back spider it is important that you have them checked by their vet.
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