Scorpion!!
 

Help Lily was just bit by a scorpion on the foot? She doesn't seem like she is in pain she is just holding it up and limping on it. Any advice or suggestions?? HELP :confused: :aimeeyork

Dogs do not like to show people they are in pain... Take your baby to the vet ASAP. :thumbup:

I know nothing about the scorpions in TX! :eek: I know that here they are harmless...no worse than a bee sting and I would advise Benadryl...but I don't know about YOUR scorpions. Don't you guys have poisonous Whip Scorpions there! :( I would suggest calling poison control.

I would call your vet asap.

Scorpion stings HURT! And in some cases can have people end up in the hospital.

Definitely call the vet to see what they say...they may be able to tell you what to do over the phone...if your vet isn't available at this hour, call the local er vet. Do you have the scorpion? I know there are different kinds, and the vet may need to know what kind it is.

Praying all is well! :love-hug1

I lived in Texas, and they can be very bad, especially for children and small animals, get to a vet immediately. I've also read to put ice on it.

Please get your baby to the vet asap.

You heard everyone..........get going!!!;) Let us know what the Vet. says.

My husband says you have to worry more if it was a little scorpion compared to if it was a big scorpion. I wish your baby well.

I thought Harlee was bitten a couple of years ago when we just moved to Az., I called an emergency vet (it was 11pm) and they said I could bring her in for observation overnight ($90 for a vet to look at her) ..They wouldn't do anything (there is no antivenom)...They said give her benedryl watch if she gets lathargic...My husband got stung a couple of weeks ago on his finger, it's like a bee sting , it hurts, but should be alright....

She kept barking in our master bathroom at something until my husband got up, moved a basket of towels and there it was...It was so fast, we were scared to death, luckily nothing happened...

But I would call a vet and see what they say ....

Prayers to you and your baby.....................

Hoping Lily is ok. Poor Baby!:aimeeyork Pls keep us posted!!

My vet was not open so I called the emergency vet clinic they said I could bring Lily in to have her checked over ($80) but they said that it wasn't necessary. They said to watch for swelling in her eyes and muzzle (nose area) and if she starts coughing or acting tired and unusual. If that happened they said to bring her in ASAP. I have been watching her and she has no symptoms at all (thank goodness!) Her little paw is not sore, she doesn't limp on it anymore, and she is playing and running around like normal.

I am so glad that she is ok and didn't have a reaction. They are so furry it is hard to see if there is a sting but I think she is acting fine and will be ok :) Thanks for all the help and support YT!! :animal-pa :D

I am glad that she is better! It is possible that she did not get a "full" sting.

Glad she is ok. Thank you for updating!

Oh, Thank Goodness!! Did they suggest to give Benadryl? It wouldn't hurt just in case during the night she could have a reaction?? I certainly hope not, but to be on the safe side....& both Mommy/baby will probably sleep better!

Good! :)

That is so scary! I am very glad I live in a place where I don't have to worry about scorpions...I would be petrified!

I'm glad your little one is OK!

The best pain reliever I know for a scorpion sting is lemon or lime juice. Just squeeze the juice directly on the sting site and the pain level will drop almost instantly. I used lime juice from one of those little green containers that looks like a lime, and my pain almost totally disappeared as soon as the juice touched it. My horse farrier is from Arizona where they have some monster sized scorpions, and he is who taught me that little tip. I've only had to use it once but it helped so much with the pain!

Wow :eek: I'm so glad your baby is ok poor little girl :(
Please keep us updated on how she is doing!

How is Lily today after her match with the scorpion?

I found this and thought I'd post it for future issues:

Although not all scorpions are considered deadly venomous (except to insects, their main source of food), you shouldn't take a scorpion sting lightly. The venom of a scorpion contains digestive enzymes, which can cause extreme pain. The venom of one particular scorpion, Centruroides exilicauda, contains digestive enzymes as well as venom toxic to the nervous system. This species of scorpion is usually found in the southwestern United States. Fortunately, stings by this scorpion are rare.

Even so, you should be aware of the danger, both inside and outside your home – in certain parts of the United States scorpions are quite common.

The effect of the sting often varies with the size of your pet. If prompt veterinary treatment is not administered, pets bitten by this scorpion may not survive.

What to Watch For


Drooling

Tearing from the eyes (the animal looks like she is crying)

Inappropriate urination and defecation

Dilated pupils

Muscle tremors

Breathing difficulty

Collapse

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based on exposure to the venomous scorpion. The stinger may still be present in the skin. There are no blood tests available to test positively for scorpion venom. Without a known exposure to scorpions, the animal may be erroneously diagnosed with toxic insecticide exposure or epilepsy.

Treatment

There is no home care for venomous scorpion bites. Careful removal of the stinger can help but prompt veterinary care is strongly recommended.

There are antidotes to scorpion venom but their use in animals is not recommended. Most animals respond well to supportive treatment, which is aimed at supporting the animal with intravenous fluids and pain relief. The stinger, if present, should be carefully removed.

Additional more aggressive treatments may be necessary if signs of toxicity worsen. Methocarbamol may be used to reduce muscle tremors. Seizure activity may require diazepam or phenobarbital.

Preventative Care

Keep your animal confined to your yard and keep your cat indoors, although these scorpions have been found in the yard and as well as the house. Leash walk dogs and do not allow them to roam in areas known to have venomous scorpions. Despite your efforts, it may not be possible to prevent exposure.

What To Do If A Scorpion Stings Your Pet

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: What a great info! Thanks for posting this!

Lily is good :) Spunky and crazy as usual!!

That's a relief. Glad she has a good report today.

(Great info above, by the way!:thumbup:)

Wow....I'm glad that it seems to be nothing serious! I always worry about mine getting bitten (we've had a few in the house) or stepping on one when I get up at night and don't turn on the light! I think the kind we have are the ones that aren't extremely venomous too. At least now I won't completely lose it in the event that any of us gets stung! I'm glad you posted this, thanks!