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Originally Posted by erino77  The black widow spider produces a protein venom that affects the victim’s nervous system. Our vet said it is common for the victims of spider bites including the black widow can take up to 8 hours to see any problems. And the main symptoms are muscle rigidity especially in the abdomen and in dogs thus causing the stiff straight legs (Koda's body was VERY stiff and tight feeling and legs were stiff) Facial swelling (Koda's eyes seemed like he couldn't open them and remember how I said his face looked "sick"  ) nausea/vomiting (He vomited 7 or 8 times about an hour before his symptoms began) difficulty in breathing (his heart rate was extremely fast and he had been doing what seemed like reverse sneezing but vet said it was most likely wheezing, those were the first signs) muscle spasms (his lower body trembling) weakness/dizziness (why he couldn't walk). |
Oh, ERIN! I am SO pleased to read your last update (well, not about your tears, but you know what I mean) and hear that Koda will soon be home!!!!
This is such a scary reminder about bites - bc we too have spiders in AZ (esp. brown recluse). And really, a "bite" just isn't the first thing that comes to mind when strange symptoms appear.