Please is anyone up? Something is wrong w/ Koda

[Ladymom]

OMG! I am so glad you got little Koda to the vet so fast!

I hate spiders. My daughter got blood poisoning from a spider bite.

[megansmomma]

So glad everything turned out OK and Koda is doing much better. Spiders That's amazing they were able to figure that out.

[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

That's 'cause you don't have BUGS in Alaska!!

Do you?

We have bugs! No black widows, but my wife's a certified arachnophobe, and I hear her screams regularly.

I'm going to look into whether we have poisonous ones now, though.

P.S.
We don't have any snakes, though. Whew.

[DukesMommy]

Happy to hear he is better!! This is my first time seeing this thread today, glad to see that you found out what it was. I didn't even think about it being a spider or any bug!

[luvmyYorkieJack]

I bet I say this on behalf of everyone, but you are very VERY welcome. We will always support you and anyone for that matter. I am just relieved that Koda made and will be coming home before you know it. Good luck with spraying the insecticide. You may want to concentrate under the porch as well just in case it made it back outside. I hope you nothing but joy when Koda returns. Good luck catching that nasty spider! Who would have guess that would have been it?! Ew.... I am not a spider fan by any means.

P.S. Jack wanted to extend a hello and possibly one of his toy mice to Koda (at least I am assuming the toy.... maybe he just wants me to play. I am not quite sure.) Good luck none-the-less. I am happy he is coming home.

[Beabble]

Erin!!! OMG, I am SOOO SORRRYYYY I missed this post about Koda!! I've not been here as much as I normally am with things we've been dealing with here. When I do come in, I normally go to the general board and the Special Thoughts board. You've been there for me through so much these past weeks and I am so very sorry I missed this and wasn't here for you. I'm so glad Koda is ok, I hope he's home with you by now. God had I seen this when it first came on, I woulda woke Ross up out of bed and made him help me hunt you down so we could get you and Koda to the vet. We're not that far away, (Wadsworth.) I hope the spray kills that darn nasty spider that bit Koda. That has to be so scary for you knowing it was still in the house and could bite one of the skin or furkids or you and the hubby. Please give Koda a kiss and hug from me and tell him I'm praying for him and I hope he's all better now. Again, I am so sorry I am just now seeing this post.

[sweetneas]

I am so glad to hear Koda is going to be okay. I, too, live out in the country and worry about this kind
of thing all the time. Everytime we walk outside there is some kind of bug on the porch and Pepper thinks they are his playthings.

[YorkichonBella]

I just read this entire thread for the first time & of course I had to fast forward to see if Koda was OK. So glad he is!! But what a time you had. How scary about the spider! I cried when I read your updates......especially about having to leave/crying in the car. Can imagine you just had to let all the emotions out & hating to leave your baby. You were a wonderful Mommy & got him the help he needed! Hugs to you both!!

[Mom2BabyNatalie]

Just checking in on little Koda.... How's he doing this morning?

Looking forward to an update when you have him back home and in your arms! Prayers still coming!!

[Toppersmom]

So glad to hear everything is going to be okay. You are so right about having an emergency plan. I never thought about it before but you bet I am now. Can't wait to see pictures of a happy healthy Koda.

[luvinmyyorkies]

I was so happy for you when I logged on and saw the positive update on Koda. Can't believe it was a disgusting spider. I would definitely be doing some exterminating. I hope your baby is back in your arms soon.

[Wylie's Mom]

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.

[yorkieusa]

I'm so very glad he's going to be ok. You and Koda need a nice long rest.

[AMMARI]

I'm glad to hear she's doing better! Spider bites are very dangerous and can even cause a PERSON severe damage. Poor baby you mus thave been terrified, but i'm happy she's doing better now.
My father in law was in the hospital for 3 days because of a spider bite and we could NOT recognize his FACE! from how swollen it was.

[Judy in Waco]

A Black widow spider!!

We have those around here too, so I will definitely be careful with Gizmo. I'm so glad Koda is doing better, and I think you are very smart to use the insecticide when the kids and furbabies aren't around.

You might want to call your local agriculture extension agency and get a recommendation for an insecticide that works for the black widow spider. Or call a local pest control place for their recommendations. I just know that some insecticides don't kill all insects or spiders.

Okay, I think I'm checking for black widows this weekend as well!