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My dog got bit by a spider earlier today and I don't know if it's poisonous or not. Please help??
"Common signs to watch for:

Redness to the skin
Bite wound
Swelling
Inflammation to the skin
Pain to the touch
Warmth or hot feeling to the touch
Necrosis of the skin
Bruising
Vomiting
Scabbing of the skin
Local itchiness of the skin
Organ failure
Fever
Abnormal clotting"
Source: http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/spiders/


If your dog has some of these signs take him to a vet.
Good to hear. How is he/she holding up? I've heard that brown spiders bites hurt like hell.