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PROCESSIONARY, everything you need to know
Processionary, everything you need to know
The arrival of spring and good temperatures brings with it a concern for all of us who have dogs. If your cat goes outside, this also interests you. Walking happily, in short sleeves, accompanied by your furry friend through the park, carries some dangers when the PROCESSIONARY appears. AVOID walking through forests or pine areas without having your dog in sight, his curiosity when encountering the little caterpillar train can end badly.
Where and when does the procession appear?
It is abundant in the pines of southern and central Europe, but also occurs in cedars and firs. It creates “bags” that are very easy to distinguish in the trees due to their size and white color. At this time of year, between February and April, the processionary leaves its nest to go from larva to chrysalis. The caterpillars descend the pine in single file in order to bury themselves in the ground where their development ends and fly away in July like butterflies. This is where the problem begins for dogs and children since that single file walking gently to the beat of the leader, easily attracts the attention of small and furry ones.Dangers of the processionary
They are extremely poisonous. They cause hives and allergies in people and animals. Caterpillars have thousands of hairs that are like poison darts and release “histamine” when they feel threatened.Warning symptoms due to contact with processionary
- SALIVATION, DROOLING
- DESPERATELY TRYES TO SCRATCH, shakes head, or rubs it on the floor
- SWELLING IN THE MOUTH, FACE OR EYELIDS
- REDdish spots on the tongue and blisters
- HE CAN'T CLOSE HIS MOUTH
- PANTS FROM THE PAIN
- YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY BREATHING
Injuries caused by the procession
Necrosis in the mouth - spots, blisters appear and some pieces of the tongue may fall off. Death - If the dog ingests these worms or the affected area of the tongue is very large.What to do if my dog comes into contact with the processionary
- Wash the affected area with hot water without rubbing (hot water inhibits the toxin)
- Run to a vet
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Alert local authorities of the presence of processionary in the area
- BARCELONA - leave a record of your claim in this link
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