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Dogs are well tolerant to venomous spider bites; however, there are only two types of spiders that may cause them harm, black widows and the brown recluse. Hobo spiders were once considered poisonous and thought to cause tissue necrosis (cell death) upon biting. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hobo spiders …

You can hasten your dog’s recovery from kennel cough by making sure the animal gets plenty of rest, takes enough fluids, and eats a nutritious diet. The treatment for kennel cough is individualized to the particular dog. In most cases, the dog takes about one to three weeks to fully recover. You can hasten the recovery by making sure your …