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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?

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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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