{"id":94986,"date":"2022-04-22T12:18:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:18:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:18:34","slug":"what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if my dog eats a millipede?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_millipede\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats a millipede?\">What happens if my dog eats a millipede?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_centipede\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats a centipede?\">What happens if my dog eats a centipede?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/#Are_millipedes_poisonous\" title=\"Are millipedes poisonous?\">Are millipedes poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/#What_happens_if_your_dog_eats_a_centipede\" title=\"What happens if your dog eats a centipede?\">What happens if your dog eats a centipede?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/#Can_a_dog_get_sick_from_eating_a_centipede\" title=\"Can a dog get sick from eating a centipede?\">Can a dog get sick from eating a centipede?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_millipede\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats a millipede?\">What happens if a dog eats a millipede?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/#What_happens_if_you_touch_a_millipede\" title=\"What happens if you touch a millipede?\">What happens if you touch a millipede?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/#Do_millipedes_venom\" title=\"Do millipedes venom?\">Do millipedes venom?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-millipede\/#Why_are_millipedes_toxic\" title=\"Why are millipedes toxic?\">Why are millipedes toxic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_millipede\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats a millipede?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the US there are no millipedes that are considered toxic to dogs but <b>some may produce chemicals that could be distasteful or irritating to a dog&#8217;s mouth. You can try wiping your dog&#8217;s face\/rinsing his mouth and offering some food to try to get the taste out of his mouth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_centipede\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats a centipede?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your doggo has eaten the centipede or it has been bitten or stung him, the most likely scenario is that <b>he will be mildly irritated, but otherwise fine. The size and type of centipede is also a factor. While most house centipedes are virtually harmless, some can be poisonous.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_millipedes_poisonous\"><\/span>Are millipedes poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Millipedes are not poisonous, but many species have glands capable of producing irritating fluids that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. The defensive sprays of some millipedes contain hydrochloric acid that can chemically burn the skin and cause long-term skin discoloration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_your_dog_eats_a_centipede\"><\/span>What happens if your dog eats a centipede?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your doggo has eaten the centipede or it has been bitten or stung him, the most likely scenario is that <b>he will be mildly irritated, but otherwise fine. The size and type of centipede is also a factor. While most house centipedes are virtually harmless, some can be poisonous.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_get_sick_from_eating_a_centipede\"><\/span>Can a dog get sick from eating a centipede?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides a little discomfort, <b>most dogs are unaffected by eating centipedes or receiving a bite. The two animals often come into conflict outdoors when dogs sniff around thick brush or clutter. Pests like ticks and fleas pose a much greater threat to dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_millipede\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats a millipede?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the US there are no millipedes that are considered toxic to dogs but <b>some may produce chemicals that could be distasteful or irritating to a dog&#8217;s mouth. You can try wiping your dog&#8217;s face\/rinsing his mouth and offering some food to try to get the taste out of his mouth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_touch_a_millipede\"><\/span>What happens if you touch a millipede?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Millipede toxin can cause blisters and burns. Wash your skin right away, even if you don&#8217;t think a millipede has emitted any liquid onto your skin. This can help prevent a possible allergic reaction. If you develop blisters as a result of handling millipedes, wash your skin with lukewarm water and regular soap.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_millipedes_venom\"><\/span>Do millipedes venom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the US there are no millipedes that are considered toxic to dogs but <b>some may produce chemicals that could be distasteful or irritating to a dog&#8217;s mouth. You can try wiping your dog&#8217;s face\/rinsing his mouth and offering some food to try to get the taste out of his mouth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_millipedes_toxic\"><\/span>Why are millipedes toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Millipedes, unlike centipedes, are <b>not venomous and are predominantly considered to be non-poisonous. However, there are some millipede species that produce irritating fluids from glands located on the side of their body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if my dog eats a millipede?What happens if my dog eats a centipede?Are millipedes poisonous?What happens if your dog eats a centipede?Can a dog get sick from eating a centipede?What happens if a dog eats a millipede?What happens if you touch a millipede?Do millipedes venom?Why are millipedes toxic? 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