And how concerned about my cat should I be? Also if it helps at all I live in a new housing development in Phoenix, AZ. http://www.flickr.com/photos/76337285@N00/
2007-08-23 23:40:11 · 5 answers · asked by Clyde B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Does not look like a brown recluse or black widow.
How is it you know for sure it bit your cat? That's kinda strange.
Animals fair lots better than we humans to insect bite. All that fur comes out of a thicker insulated skin. There are only a couple places on a cat that you would even notice an insect bite, nose, ears, anus and foot pads. If you are looking for ticks on a cat or dog those are the areas you'll find them. Fleas actually live off the skin, that's why fleas are such a pain to get rid of.
You should not need to be too concerned. However, this might be a good opportunity for you to make contact with a vet. After all, you are gonna need one sooner or later. Just ask them if there are any cat to spider, bug, insect, problems in your area.
2007-08-24 01:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Red Spotted Dog-spider
2007-08-24 02:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by Blouspook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a Woodlouse Spider (Dysdera crocata). Fairly common in basements in the fall, when they come in looking for a place to overwinter. Reddish front, white back, big "fang-holders". Not dangerous, although I believe that it can give you a painful bite (more from the fang size than any venom, though).
2007-08-24 04:57:55 · answer #3 · answered by John R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cat biting arachnophobe.
2007-08-24 00:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by veg_rose 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No idea.....i dont think it looks particularly dangerous though. Ive had a few like that in my kitchen.
2007-08-23 23:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋