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Scorpion stings and dogs: what to do
Usually mild, sometimes dangerous. Most scorpion stings cause local pain and swelling, but Arizona bark scorpion stings can be life-threatening.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Go to a vet right away if your dog drools heavily, trembles or struggles to breathe.
Signs to watch for
- Pain, redness and swelling at the sting
- Drooling or trouble swallowing
- Trouble breathing
- Tremors
- Heart problems (bark scorpion)
Why
The Arizona bark scorpion is the only North American scorpion with dangerously strong venom.
Sources
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.