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By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com Guide to Veterinary Medicine since 1999

Scorpions and Pets - What are the effects of a scorpion sting?

Thursday July 9, 2009
Arizona bark scorpion Credit: Brian Basgen/WikipediaI can't classify this as a "frequently asked question" (FAQ) because this one was a first. Coupled with the fact that I have never even seen a scorpion in real life (thank goodness), I needed to do a little research first. Learn about scorpion stings in pets and read the firsthand account of Bailee, a two-year-old Maltese who was stung by a scorpion.

Photo: Arizona bark scorpion © Brian Basgen/Wikipedia


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