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Dog bit by insect

18 15:45:34

Question
My medium sized dog was bit near the left eye by an insect (at least that's my guess).  Could have been a centipede as we have many around here.  His eye is swollen shut. . he is acting a little crazy running around and hiding in corners.  Do I need to worry or will this pass.  It's ll:20 at night so I can't take him to the vet now.  Anything I can do to help his pain?

Answer
Hi Mili

I do not check my email past 7pm, so this is not an emergency question board.

You need to take the dog to the vet today to get looked at.  As far as I know centipedes are not poisonous, but do get him looked at and treated for an allergic reaction.