Pine Dealer :your Dog Needs Urgent Attention
A dog's contact with the pine procession is potentially deadly One of the veterinary emergencies we most often attend in our clinic is related to the pine processionary. It looks like a lie as a small animal can cause so much damage to dogs. And if your pet comes into contact with this larva or ingests it, your life may be in danger. It 's no exaggeration. The hairs of the processionaries contain a toxin that can lead to anaphylactic shock to your best friend. For more information, you can of our online pet doctor consultation What is the pine processionary? It is a caterpillar of about 4 cm with the body covered with very toxic urticating hairs for dogs. As corresponds to its species, it follows a biological cycle of several phases: In summer, butterflies lay their eggs (between 200 and 300) in the trees. Generally pine trees, but also in cedars or fir trees. A protective bag is formed with cotton appearance. A kind of nest in which eggs hatch and caterpillars ...