Paula from The Midwest, USA on October 29, 2014: Mary, I hope you grow to like your little apartment more and more over time. Wolf spiders are a very common sight in the United States. They don't seem to cause necrotic wounds like the brown recluse spider. He decided it would be better to treat the bite with an antibiotic injection and an antihistamine. Making sure to add this to my pet board and sharing it as well. Walking like a drunk sailor now, but 3 weeks after event learning to walk again. Some have defensive secretions that might be poisonous to small animals if ingested. I'm glad that you two are okay now. Thanks for sharing. This is an interesting hub, full of helpful, well-documented information. I still have no clue what caused it, but know the scab kept growing in size around her nose over a couple of weeks. After reading your story I do believe it was a spider bite. Thanks for reading and for your comment, Mary. Wolf spiders are virtually known for their keen eyesight and they display courtship through visual signals. Any one of these spiders could cause the reaction Baby had. But he is lovely and will walk for Christmas. As Jodah mentioned we have many spiders and creepie crawlies here in Australia. I would start packing. Thankfully we don't have those spiders here. There are over 30,000 species of spiders worldwide, and most of these spiders are venomous. Note: Spider eye arrangement is a key taxonomy feature. Still, never quite the bruising you got. My bite didn't make me sick like Baby's bite, though, it just looked pretty bad! I am terrified of spiders, and we have plenty down here in the deep South. 0 0. I never felt anything, and Baby did not yelp, either. My job had been keeping me extra crazy busy there for a while, and there was no time for my online sites. I feel like I am at war with an unseen enemy! I am 74 and also had a very hard time taking care of immobile 30 lb pet, expelling urine, and carrying him up and down steps. Hi, Jackie, I never heard of using vinegar to keep the spiders at bay! Wonder what kind of spider bit your sister-in-law. She returned to her usual running and playing. Bye for now, Mary. It is scary to think of what a little bite can do. I'm glad things have worked out for both of you and hope the spiders are gone for good. You story was very informational thank you. It looks rather severe for just a wolf spider bite, which is pretty rare as they usually flee. Hi, Lissa Clason. This photo shows the spider bite after five days. They are very common here in Florida. We'll just say, it is pretty impressive. I didn't realize that Black Widows would bite unprovoked. These are the kind we commonly call “sugar ants.” They are attracted to sweets, and they also love toothpaste and soap. I recall my dog Molly getting bitten on her lip or cheek. Subsequently, one may also ask, is a wolf spider poisonous to humans? Did you keep the wound open to air out or with a gauze or bandage? A wolf spider wouldn't do that kind of damage. Are spider plants toxic to dogs? We do have Wold Spiders around here, and I do have some of those sticky traps that work very well. There was also the possibility of the bite being from a black widow spider or a more common spider, the wolf spider. Depending on the thickness of your pets fur, a spider bite would have to penetrate the skin in order to affect it. Maybe keeping the ants away will keep the spiders away. Mary Hyatt (author) from Florida on October 30, 2014: Hi , drbj. Most people commonly confuse the wolf spider with black house spider, white tail spider, or funnel web, all which are deadly to dogs. The problem from spiders occurs when the spider bites and invenomates a small area of tissue. My daughter picked the ones that had dropped, peeled off the outer, protective layer and placed the chestnuts on her windowsill. I don't like any of them!! I began shaking out all my bed linens before going to sleep each night! Faith Reaper from southern USA on October 27, 2014: Oh, I am so happy Baby and you are doing well now! In most parts of the world, no spiders with medically significant venom have much chance of being found in houses. We have Black Widows here, too, although I have never seen one. on August 02, 2020: It was in my hiding in the corner behind the door, which was next to the shower stall. But, they may also get bitten and go on along their merry way. So I am hopeful ! My Maggie had a red bump bout the size of a marble to appear one morning, I’m not really sure what it was but she really didn’t act any different. I started putting hemp oil on it and it seem to start to flatten out after about a week. I like them because they eat rats. Thanks for reading, commenting and the votes, Mary. She wouldn't eat or play, and drank very little water. His vet is doing daily tests that are being sent to a laboratory. They are such a special part of our memory though. My best, Mary. Roland. I hate the smell, but I'll do anything to prevent another spider bite! A black widow spider bite can be fatal if anti-venom treatment isn't given quickly. Mary Hyatt (author) from Florida on December 15, 2014: Hi, peachpurple. Chaoscleaner. I can't imagine. Baby's bite looks similar in size and color; however, my wound didn't have much blood, only necrotic tissue. How are these bites treated? I know more from your experience. The lump was swollen and had burst and was bleeding! Call a vet, I'm not sure how poisonous wolf spiders are to dogs. I've got a few scars left from the really bad bites. Yes, I'm very careful now with the bed linens. When I was bitten, I did not feel a thing. A wolf spider bite doesn’t cause any of these symptoms. . Wolf spiders are not poisonous . These bites are rarely fatal for dogs, but in systemic cases where the dog has a poor immune response, they can cause kidney failure. Wolf Spider Facts. I guess he was a "normal" house spiders! I don't know what it was, but she swelled up on her nose and lip area very bad. She has beautiful white, curly hair, but she may have to live with a bald spot! Reading the story was one thing, but seeing the pictures was another thing altogether. Has 25 staples from surgery to remove necrotic tissues. I called my vet at 8 pm. Indeed you can. I'm glad there was treatment for your bite. A dog that cries when touched, doesn’t want to move, isn’t eating, or isn’t as active as usual, may have been bitten. I'm gad you're both okay now. Paula from The Midwest, USA on October 27, 2014: Hello Mary, oh my goodness! Its bite will cause tissue to become necrotic, and it will do a lot of damage. Good thing he didn't bite her on her tummy!! One night when we were playing with Baby, I felt a lump on her left shoulder. I am always running across spiders in mailboxes but have yet to be bitten. He said to call him immediately if there was any change in her condition. This venom has a component that destroys red blood cells and kills the surrounding tissue in dogs. $8000 later, 1 week in vet specialist hospital, and now 1 week home on 5 medications, sheltie is beginning to walk again. One of the promising features of wolf spiders is their eyes; two large pairs facing forward while two others facing sideways, accompanied by the four smaller eyes. The hair on the dog makes a bite difficult to see. Talk later Mary, have a great day. Hi, teaches12345 You know, I have lived here in FL. Just the one bite was bad enough for me. Maybe you could drill a small hole in some of them and make a decorative mobile or something...hmmm, my mind tends to drift; don't mind me. Ruby Jean Richert from Southern Illinois on October 27, 2014: I am so very afraid of spiders, any kind! I just do it once a week whether I see any or not! They are also not aggressive and usually run away if they feel threatened, or in danger. I don't want to share my space with them. I'm going to buy some!! They do have a limited effect, though. Those "tours" are still here. Four hours later, the bump was larger, and the site was beginning to turn blue. Widow spiders are fascinating, often misunderstood animals. I have even tried provoking a wolf spider, but unless you trap them, like try to squish them, they are hesitant to bite. Thanks for being the first person to comment on my new Hub! I am trying figure out what but my dog. I took Baby in to see the vet again. Take care Mary. My thought was that you and Baby must have brushed against, or rolled onto the spiders. The swelling did go down, but she absolutely hated the topical ointment and wanted to bite anyone applying it. Wolf spider venom is not particularly toxic. peachy from Home Sweet Home on December 15, 2014: so next time when i see a spider, regardless of type, should i use my sandles and smack them to death? I'm curious to know if there is such a treatment for dogs. Hi, FlourishAnyway Yes, my Baby is a real cutie, I think! For example, The wolf spiders of Kentucky and Arkansas prefer large coastal sand dunes and other spiders live … I'm sure that was a scary experience when your daughter was bitten by the spider. I still live in fear of these spiders. good idea to put traps down, but it must be awful to think you may be bitten in the night again. Tarantulas. Every room in my basement and my entire backyard -- areas where my dog and I spend most of our time -- is crawling with daddy long legs (not technically spiders, but still), brown wolf spiders, strange giant yellow-marked spiders, and I swear I … There are many venomous creatures poisonous to pets. Wolf spiders are not poisonous.Wolf spiders produce a venom designed to paralyze their prey (normally a small crawling insect), but, in the case of the wolf spider, this venom is not especially toxic to human beings.Generally speaking, a wolf spider bite is no more dangerous or painful than a bee sting. Baby is a cutie pie. The doctor said he thought this was a spider bite. She really hates spiders. I just killed what looked like a Hobo Spider or It was large, body about 1" with bags on its head . Hi again, phoenix2327 Thanks for coming back with that additional info. Thanks for reading and commenting, Mary. Our Vetenarian did the right treatment with 3 different antibiotics ! The diet of a Wolf Spider must necessarily include fresh water and crushed, dried insects. Also, I never heard Baby yelp in pain when she was bitten, either. In fact, scientists have identified more than 125 species of wolf spiders in the U.S. alone. What are the three main types of restraint used in mental health settings? The main treatment for dogs afflicted with spider bites includes antibiotics, steroids, and supportive care for any other complications that develop. As for a possible snake bite with Molly, I bet that is what it was! It is so hard to watch our dogs suffer since they can't tell us how they feel and we love them so much. It is sometimes called a “violin spider,” because of the dark shape on its head which resembles a violin or fiddle. Thanks for reading and commenting, Mary. Whenever I see a spider now, I don't try to find out if it is poisonous or not. What a horrible experience to be bitten multiple times by a Wolf Spider!! My 7lbs poodle mix was bitten by a spider. . I’m in Texas also and she is a 50 lb pit mix. Thanks so much for reading and commenting, and for the votes, Mary. What happens if a dog gets bit by a spider? This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. However my little Milo is still struggling to get through this and he developed other organic symptoms liver pancreas and diabetic symptoms. Mary Hyatt (author) from Florida on November 07, 2014: Yes, I was really worried about Baby! Size: Wolf spiders are hairy arachnids that can grow up to 35 mm in body length. The vet used the clippers to shave away the hair so he could take a good look. IN MY HOUSE!! They are the Brown Recluse Spider and the Black Widow Spider. Although non-aggressive, they bite freely if provoked and should be considered dangerous to humans. Several species of snakes, toads, scorpions and spiders are poisonous to dogs and cats. Hope it lasts cause there won't be anymore chestnuts till late August/early September. suspected. Here where I live in Australia we have lots of spiders and other creepy crawlies,luckily neither us humans or our pets have been bitten as far as I know. Can kill your dog. Yes, we are both fine now, but it was pretty scary for a while. I've coexisted peacefully with the spiders in my flat for 6 years or so, never been bitten. I believe one of these bit me in my bed and also bit my dog as she slept. I live in fear that we will get another bite from one of these spiders. Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on October 28, 2014: I'm so glad that Baby has recovered, Mary. I am glad you are both recovering now from those awful spider bites. Mary Hyatt (author) from Florida on November 05, 2014: Hi favored, Thank so much for reading about my experience with a spider bite. She already has a lump on her other shoulder that the veterinarian has assured me is just a cyst, and one I should not worry about it. drbj and sherry from south Florida on October 30, 2014: I have never liked spiders, Mary, and now after this devastating experience for both you and Baby, I like them even less. Very, very few spider species have venom that can harm humans, dogs, or cats. I never want to go through this experience again! You have the experience of seeing the results of such bites way more than me. Once bitten, some dogs may scratch or lick at the bite if it continues to be painful. Also wolf spiders eat brown recluse, my shack in the woods is infested.