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My dog got bit by something. Is it a spider bite? Should I be worried?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 6 years and 11 months old | 27 lbs

I think my dog has been bitten by a spider or something. I’m not sure. Should I be worried?

4 Answers

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 8th, 2017

It does need medical attention and it very well may be a spider bite or an abscess. You can try to flush the wound and clean it with water and mild soap and apply neosporin to keep it from getting worse until you can get it seen by a vet for stronger medicine

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA
Veterinarian
Published on August 6th, 2017
Ouch! This could be a spider bite or something could have gotten in her paw. Make sure she can't lick it. Put a cone collar on her if needed. Also I would have your vet look at it so they can prescribe her antibiotics and pain meds. If it is a spider it's, you want to treat it before it get too bad as they can get really infected and be difficult to heal. I hope this helps!
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Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on July 4th, 2017
You can try keeping the wound clean with a salt solution or regular saline. You can try Benadryl if you call your regular vet-they should give you a dosage based on your dog's weight. Other than that you'd have to take him in to be seen for further care. Hope this helps!
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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on July 29th, 2017
This looks like a nasty infection, you can try putting antibiotic ointment on it 3 times a day, make sure the wound is cleaned before you do that. if it doesn't get any better within a few days take her to the vet in order to get oral antibiotics.
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